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Some claimants have waited eight months for payment – but there’s no way back, says audit report.
BBC News – UK

The report criticises ex-FBI director James Comey for his handling of the Hillary Clinton investigation.
BBC News – US & Canada

The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic.
BBC News – Africa

Overmatched and outplayed, the A’s could not avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Astros on Thursday afternoon.
OAK Homepage News

Gifted a one-run lead in the first inning by way of a wild pitch, the A’s quickly found themselves in a hole that would only grow deeper. Evan Gattis was the culprit, totaling a career-high five RBIs under the […]

The US central bank has increased its benchmark rate by 0.25%.
BBC News – Business

Rebel-held Hudaydah is the main entry point for aid needed by millions at risk of starvation.
BBC News – Middle East

The vote comes after mass demonstration demanding the law on abortions be relaxed.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Italy postpones a ministerial meeting amid a diplomatic spat over a migrant rescue vessel.
BBC News – Europe

Calls for the UK to remain in the European Economic Area are voted down, as 90 Labour MPs rebel.
BBC News – UK