Brexit: Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar ‘can see pathway to a deal’
Ireland’s PM calls Brexit talks “very positive” and “very promising”, with UK-EU meetings set to resume on Friday. BBC News – UK
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Trump donors charged in campaign finance case
The two have been working with Mr Trump’s lawyer to discredit Democratic candidate Joe Biden. BBC News – US & Canada
South Africa’s Gupta brothers sanctioned by US over ‘corruption’
The Guptas used their influence to “line their pockets with ill-gotten gains”, the US Treasury says. BBC News – Africa
Brexit: Irish PM Leo Varadkar says deal ‘very difficult’ by deadline
Leo Varadkar says “big gaps” remain between the EU and the UK as the 31 October deadline looms. BBC News – Europe
Ecuador protesters storm parliament as unrest worsens
President Lenín Moreno imposes a night curfew near government buildings in response to the unrest. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Turkey boosts troops to cross Syria border ‘shortly’
Turkey prepares its offensive, as President Trump denies the US has abandoned its Kurdish allies. BBC News – Middle East