Turkey Syria offensive: Erdogan and Putin strike deal over Kurds
The “historic” accord backs Turkey’s operation to remove Kurdish forces from the area. BBC News – Middle East
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Chile protests: Piñera announces welfare package
The welfare package includes an increase in the basic pension and a rise in minimum wage. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
39 bodies found in Essex lorry container
Police say 39 bodies found in lorry container in Essex – driver has been arrested BBC News – UK
Brexit: PM to push for election if EU offers longer delay
It comes as Boris Johnson “pauses” his Brexit bill after MPs reject his fast-track Commons timetable. BBC News – Europe
Trump impeachment: US envoy condemns ‘irregular’ pressure on Ukraine
Ties between the two allies were undermined for “political reasons”, a top diplomat tells Congress. BBC News – US & Canada
Trapped in Tripoli: The people stuck in Libya’s civil war
Survivors of a deadly air strike on a migrant detention centre in July tell the BBC they feel abandoned by the United Nations, and are desperate to escape Libya. BBC News – Africa