Brexit: UK negotiators ‘to step up tempo’ on new deal talks
The EU agrees to more frequent discussions, as MPs gear up for a Parliamentary showdown next week over a no-deal Brexit. BBC News – UK
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FBI’s James Comey spared prosecution over Trump memo leak
But an internal watchdog says the former FBI director failed to safeguard sensitive information. BBC News – US & Canada
Reham Saeed: TV host suspended over obesity comments
The TV host said that overweight women are “a burden on their families and the state”. BBC News – Africa
Pound falls as Queen asked to suspend Parliament
Sterling loses ground against the dollar and euro after a move that may lead to a no-deal Brexit. BBC News – Business
Gaza explosions: ‘Suicide bombers’ kill three police officers
The bombers, who struck two checkpoints, were linked to the Islamic State group, a source says. BBC News – Middle East
Boris Johnson asks Queen to suspend Parliament
The controversial move would cut the time MPs have to pass any laws that could stop a no-deal Brexit. BBC News – UK