EU votes for disciplinary action against Hungary
The European Parliament votes to take disciplinary action over alleged attacks on the rule of law. BBC News – Europe
Craig Taylor
Hurricane Florence: ‘Everybody’s frightened’
Hurricane Florence is gathering strength as it moves in on the US East Coast. BBC News – US & Canada
Birth device made in Gwynedd ‘may save thousands of lives’ in Uganda
The BabySaver can help to resuscitate babies at birth and is being hailed as a “game changer”. BBC News – Africa
Network Rail sells railway arches for £1.5bn
The deal will shore up the operator’s finances but business tenants worry it will mean rent rises. BBC News – Business
US to shut Palestinian mission in Washington
The US accuses the Palestinian leadership of failing to engage in peace efforts with Israel. BBC News – Middle East
Bolsonaro: Brazil politician’s health ‘improving’ after stabbing
Doctors say Jair Bolsonaro’s health has “improved markedly” after he was stabbed on Thursday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean