RBS accused of mistreating businesses in leaked report
A leaked report finds “inappropriate action” was experienced by many of its clients. BBC News – Business
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Tal Afar battle: Iraqi forces ‘breach IS defences to reach city centre’
Troops reach the centre of the IS-held city in north-western Iraq, a spokesman says. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela says US sanctions will lead to halt in oil exports
President Nicolas Maduro condemns “act of aggression” and says the decision will cost US jobs. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brussels attack: Man shot after stabbing soldier
A Somali man is shot dead after injuring a soldier with a machete in the centre of Brussels. BBC News – Europe
Terror probe as man with weapon arrested outside Buckingham Palace
Counter-terrorism police investigate after two officers suffer minor injuries while arresting a man with a “large bladed weapon”. BBC News – UK
Hurricane Harvey’s high winds make landfall in Texas
The category 3 storm is the powerful to hit the US in 12 years, with widespread flooding expected. BBC News – US & Canada