Despite several deaths, Venezuela’s opposition has vowed to continue protests throughout Thursday. At least eight people including a policeman have been killed in clashes thus far. The country appeared fed up with President Nicolas Maduro and a declining oil-based economy. South African opposition could do well to take some notes.

Hours after Serena Williams posted a telling Snapchat selfie, her spokesperson confirmed the tennis champion’s pregnancy. In an email statement, the agent said: “I’m happy to confirm Serena is expecting a baby this Fall.” This would also mean that Williams was expecting when she destroyed all opposition at the Australian Open. 

A 17-month state of emergency in Mali has been extended for another 10 days. In what is by now a routine extension, Malian officials noted that terrorist groups and armed militants still plague the country. Five soldiers were killed and 10 others injured in an attack in Timbuktu on Tuesday.

Infamous Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly has been sacked by his network. The Trump-supporting, sexual-harassing firebrand departed amidst a cloud of allegations, scandal, and plummeting advertising sales. For Fox, it was the last factor that ultimately proved too damaging to its reputation to retain O’Reilly.

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