World’s most expensive dram of Scotch was a fake
Analysts in Scotland conclude that a £7,600 measure of whisky bought in a Swiss hotel was a fake. BBC News – Business
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UK interest rates rise for first time in 10 years
Savers set to gain from the rise in rates to 0.5%, but mortgage costs will increase for some borrowers. BBC News – UK
Catalonia crisis: Sacked ministers held by Madrid court
Eight former government members are remanded in custody over the push for independence. BBC News – Europe
Argentine city mourns New York truck attack victims
Five of the eight people killed in the attack were college friends from the same city in Argentina. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Republican tax plan to target mortgage deduction
The proposal retains the top individual tax rate, but targets a popular mortgage interest deduction. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria grazing ban to stop deadly cattle wars
The new law aims to end a conflict between farmers and nomadic herders which has left hundreds dead. BBC News – Africa