Iraq halts international flights to Kurdistan Region
The move comes as pressure mounts after a decisive “Yes” vote in an independence referendum. BBC News – Middle East
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US pulls staff from Cuba over ‘specific attacks’
Staff suffered conditions including mild brain trauma and hearing loss in suspected sonic attacks. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Catalonia referendum: Thousands turn out for closing rally
Catalan separatists hold a final event ahead of Sunday’s vote, which is fiercely resisted by Madrid. BBC News – Europe
Brexit: Boris Johnson sets out four Brexit conditions
The Foreign Secretary again intervenes on Brexit, detailing four “red lines” in a Sun interview. BBC News – UK
US health secretary Tom Price quits after plane scandal
Tom Price apologised after it emerged that he had taken private flights at taxpayers’ expense. BBC News – US & Canada
Cameroon bans pro-independence rallies in Anglophone area
New restrictions have been imposed in an Anglophone area ahead of planned protests on Sunday. BBC News – Africa