French Villejuif terror suspects ‘wanted to blow up banks’
Three are held on suspicion of a terror-linked bomb plot after TATP explosives are found in a flat. BBC News – Europe
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Hurricane Irma: UK increases relief fund to £32m
The prime minister defends the government’s response following criticism it was “sorely lacking”. BBC News – UK
Florida governor: Hurricane Irma ‘much worse’ than Andrew
The deadly storm kills nine people in the Caribbean and is heading toward south Florida. BBC News – US & Canada
Boko Haram and al-Shabab recruits ‘lack religious schooling’
Recruits to militant groups have less religious education than non-recruits, a UN study finds. BBC News – Africa
Ryanair cuts cabin baggage limit to speed up boarding
Most customers will be limited to one bag in the cabin, but fees for checked baggage have been cut. BBC News – Business
Hurricane Irma wreaks ‘major damage’ in Caribbean
The hurricane has caused major flooding and damage to buildings on several Caribbean islands, France says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean