Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank in formal merger talks
Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank are to launch formal merger talks as they struggle to grow. BBC News – Europe
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A scandal in the Amazon – where pilots are forced to lie
Few landing strips in the Amazon have been registered, so pilots have to file fake flight plans – making it hard to find them if they go missing. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Dick Dale: ‘King of Surf Rock’ guitarist dies aged 81
Tributes pour in for the “King of Surf Rock”, whose music featured in the classic film Pulp Fiction. BBC News – US & Canada
Cyclone Idai: ‘Massive and horrifying damage’ in Mozambique
More than 100 people have died as the tropical storm swept across Mozambique and Zimbabwe. BBC News – Africa
Brexit ferry contracts could cost government millions more
The government’s no-deal ferry contracts will require further payments if Brexit is delayed. BBC News – Business
Algerian protests against President Bouteflika ‘biggest yet’
Thousands of people flood the capital’s streets to demand the president’s immediate resignation. BBC News – Middle East