Hurricane Florence could kill ‘a lot of people’
“Your time is running out” warns a US emergency official. “The ocean is going to start rising.” BBC News – US & Canada
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Kofi Annan’s funeral: World leaders bid farewell to ex-UN chief
Moving tributes are paid to the first black African UN leader at his funeral in Ghana. BBC News – Africa
Debenhams and House of Fraser merger mooted, director says
Director of Sports Direct says merger of the two department stores has been discussed by the board. BBC News – Business
Turkish intelligence ‘captures bombing suspect in Syria’
Intelligence agents apprehend the Turkish man wanted over a deadly 2013 attack in Reyhanli – reports. BBC News – Middle East
Lula: Jailed ex-leader pulls out of Brazil election
His Workers’ Party is now counting on a relatively unknown candidate to win the presidency. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brexit: Tory MPs say technology key to avoiding hard Irish border
There is no need for physical checks, Brexiteer MPs say, if “established” procedures are used. BBC News – UK