Kamala Harris ‘excited’ to run for president
Kamala Harris, who previously served as an attorney general, says she is “very excited” about running. BBC News – US & Canada
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Zimbabwe: South Africa refused emergency loan request
The fuel price hike that sparked protests was imposed shortly after South Africa refused the loan. BBC News – Africa
China’s slowdown and what it means for the UK
China has for years seen astonishing GDP growth, but who will be worse of when the economic powerhouse falters? BBC News – Business
Trump offers ‘compromise’ to end government shutdown
His plan includes a concession on so-called Dreamer immigrants but Democrats have already rejected it. BBC News – US & Canada
Downing Street warns MPs not to block Brexit
Downing Street responds as two groups of MPs seek to take control of the Brexit process. BBC News – UK
‘About 170 migrants dead’ in Mediterranean shipwrecks
The UNHCR fears about 170 migrants have died in two separate shipwrecks in the Mediterranean. BBC News – Europe