Hurricane Irma: Massive storm bears down on Florida
Parts of the city of Miami are under water as the storm heads up Florida’s west coast. BBC News – US & Canada
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US Open 2017: Kevin Anderson beats Pablo Carreno Busta to reach final
South Africa’s Kevin Anderson fights back to beat Pablo Carreno Busta and secure his place in the US Open final. BBC News – Africa
Half of new-build retirement homes sell at a loss
The charity, which conducted the research for the BBC, calls the findings for new-builds “startling”. BBC News – Business
Pierre Bergé, partner of Yves Saint Laurent, dies at 86
Bergé helped build the YSL brand, was a patron of the arts and a campaigner for gay rights. BBC News – Europe
Mexico earthquake: Death toll rises as rescue effort begins
A day of mourning is declared after the strongest earthquake to hit Mexico in a century. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Qatari and Saudi leaders discuss crisis
Qatar’s emir made the call in which he reportedly said he was ready for dialogue on regional demands. BBC News – Middle East