Madrid scorns Catalan leader’s independence statement
Spain mulls its response after Catalonia’s leader signs a document of secession but calls for talks. BBC News – Europe
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Mexico warns US about ending Nafta trade deal
Threats to scrap the trade deal would have dire consequences, Mexico says ahead of fresh talks. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Harvey Weinstein: Paltrow and Jolie say they were victims
The Oscar-winning actresses join a growing number of women alleging harassment by Harvey Weinstein. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria schools: Kaduna primary teachers fail pupils’ exam
The northern Kaduna state fires more than 21,000 teachers after they failed exams for six-year-olds. BBC News – Africa
Monarch collapse: Lord Myners calls for inquiry
The Monarch Collapse might not be so bad for venture capital firm Greybull Capital after all given that as a preferred creditor it will be first in line to be repaid its £150m for loans made to the airline when assets such as airport landing slots are sold. In fact, it may come out of…
Trump wall: New proposal ties Dreamer plan to border clampdown
The US president’s new proposals to clamp down on illegal migration are rejected by Democrats. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean