US to ‘deploy 800 troops to border’ ahead of caravan
The president called the migrant caravan approaching the US a “national emergency” on Thursday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Sir Philip Green named over harassment claims
The retail billionaire is named in Parliament as the man facing newspaper allegations of sexual harassment. BBC News – UK
Desirée Mariottini killing: Migrants held in Italy over girl’s death
Three men are held as the rape and killing of a 16-year-old is seized upon by the populist right. BBC News – Europe
Mail bombs: Robert De Niro and Joe Biden latest targets
The actor and ex-vice-president received packages similar to those mailed to a string of politicians. BBC News – US & Canada
Sahle-Work Zewde becomes Ethiopia’s first female president
Experienced diplomat Sahle-Work Zewde is chosen by lawmakers for the ceremonial position. BBC News – Africa
Ford, Fiat and Nissan ads banned for dangerous driving
The advertising watchdog condemns ads by three different carmakers for encouraging unsafe driving. BBC News – Business