Five Minutes Spare

Sterling touches a near-one year low against the dollar as worries about a no-deal Brexit continue.
BBC News – Business

Anyone doing business with Iran will not be doing business with the US, the president says.
BBC News – Middle East

An opposition politician is arrested and moves are under way to lift the immunity of two lawmakers.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ryanair has cancelled 20 of its scheduled 300 flights to and from the Republic of Ireland on Friday.
BBC News – Europe

The brother-in-law of Samantha Eastwood’s ex-fiance has appeared in court accused of her murder.
BBC News – UK

Tuesday’s results mean more female candidates than ever will contest US governorships and House seats.
BBC News – US & Canada

Tendai Biti was picked up at the Zambian border, his lawyer says, but the state broadcaster calls this fake news.
BBC News – Africa

Some lenders have underestimated the cost of certain home loans – which could threaten the financial system.
BBC News – Business

As US sanctions come into effect, Iranian President Rouhani says the strategy “doesn’t make sense”.
BBC News – Middle East

About 800 Venezuelans fleeing economic chaos have been crossing into Brazil each day.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean