Brazil closes border to Venezuela migrants
About 800 Venezuelans fleeing economic chaos have been crossing into Brazil each day. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Europe heatwave: High temperatures but respite expected
As the heatwave affecting Europe continues, forecasters say a respite can be expected in some areas. BBC News – Europe
Brexit: Police commissioners concern over ‘no deal’
Concern over loss of of access to EU agencies and powers raised in a letter to home secretary. BBC News – UK
Manafort trial: Star witness details ex-Trump aide ‘crimes’
Rick Gates tells the court that he stole “several hundred thousand” dollars from Paul Manafort. BBC News – US & Canada
Italy road crash near Foggia kills 12 African farm labourers
A van packed with farm labourers collided head-on with a lorry in southern Italy. BBC News – Africa
House of Fraser store closures to go ahead
A legal settlement means the struggling department store chain will close 31 of its 59 shops in January. BBC News – Business