High Street job losses near 22,000 in 2018
In the past six months, about 1,200 shops run by major chains have either shut or are at risk. BBC News – Business
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Trump urges Saudis to raise oil output ‘by two million barrels’
The US president says he asked Saudi Arabia to increase oil production due to “turmoil in Iran”. BBC News – Middle East
Mexico election: Polls closing after campaign marred by violence
The presidential frontrunner is a leftist seeking to break the hold of the established parties. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Redoine Faid: Paris helicopter prison break for gangster
Redoine Faid sparks a 3,000-strong manhunt after escaping French prison with the help of armed men. BBC News – Europe
Girl dies after being thrown from ‘exploding’ bouncy castle
Eyewitnesses say the girl was thrown into the air when the bouncy castle exploded. BBC News – UK
Canada retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force
The country is imposing dollar-for-dollar countermeasures against hundreds of American products. BBC News – US & Canada