Brazil’s space agency chief out amid deforestation row
The head of Brazil’s space research institute had accused President Jair Bolsonaro of “cowardice”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Sudan crisis: Military and opposition agree constitutional declaration
It will pave the way for a new period of transitional government in the turmoil-hit country. BBC News – Africa
Bank of England cuts UK growth forecast
The Bank holds interest rates steady, but warns about the impact of a no-deal Brexit. BBC News – Business
Trump escalates trade war with more China tariffs
The US president announces fresh tariffs of 10% on another $ 300bn of Chinese products from 1 September. BBC News – US & Canada
Brecon and Radnorshire by-election: Lib Dems beat Conservatives
The Liberal Democrats leave the Conservatives with a Commons majority of one after the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election. BBC News – UK
Alexandra Macesanu: Romanian girl’s ‘calls for help released by family’
The family of a kidnapped Romanian girl claim police were slow to respond to her emergency calls. BBC News – Europe