Syria conflict: Rebels ‘capture’ IS stronghold of Dabiq
Turkish-backed rebels in Syria have captured the symbolically important town of Dabiq from so-called Islamic State, say rebel commanders and monitors. BBC News – Middle East
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Jeremy Corbyn’s response to anti-Semitism in Labour criticised by MPs
Jeremy Corbyn has failed to show consistent leadership on anti-Semitism within Labour, MPs say in a report that also criticises Twitter for not doing more to tackle such abuse. BBC News – UK
US Election 2016: Trump challenges Clinton to drug test before debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump challenges Hillary Clinton to a drugs test after accusing her of being “pumped up” during the last debate. BBC News – US & Canada
Climate change: ‘Monumental’ deal to cut HFCs, fastest growing greenhouse gases
Countries meeting in Rwanda have agreed a “monumental” deal to phase out gases used in fridges that are worsening global warming. BBC News – Africa
Do companies really value your call?
Being told that your call is valued is the most annoying feature for those waiting on the phone to a company, a survey suggests. BBC News – Business
Israel freezes Unesco ties for ‘denying Jewish holy sites’
Israel freezes co-operation with the UN’s cultural agency, accusing it of denying Judaism’s connections to the religion’s holiest sites. BBC News – Middle East