Russia gears up for biggest war games since Cold War
Some 300,000 personnel are to join a giant exercise also involving Chinese troops. BBC News – Europe
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Brexit: Barnier says agreement possible by early November
The EU negotiator says a deal on the UK’s withdrawal could be agreed if negotiators are “realistic”. BBC News – UK
Hurricane Florence: ‘Extremely dangerous’ storm sparks US exodus
South Carolina’s governor orders the evacuation of about one million residents on its coastline. BBC News – US & Canada
Tanzania’s President Magufuli calls for end to birth control
President Magufuli says women should throw away contraceptives because Tanzania needs more people. BBC News – Africa
Debenhams calls in KPMG to assess future options
The department store chain brings in the business turnaround specialists as it aims to cut costs. BBC News – Business
Egypt sentences hundreds over 2013 pro-Morsi protests
Egypt has delivered verdicts for more than 700 people in a mass trial, confirming 75 death sentences. BBC News – Middle East