Brexit: MPs should vote on talks, says Labour’s Starmer
MPs should have a vote on the terms of Brexit negotiations, says Labour’s new shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer. BBC News – UK
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US election: More top Republicans drop support for Trump
More senior Republicans withdraw support for US presidential candidate Donald Trump following his lewd remarks about women. BBC News – US & Canada
Ethiopia declares state of emergency amid protests
Ethiopia declares a six-month state of emergency following months of anti-government protests by members of the two largest ethnic groups. BBC News – Africa
Hammond urges calm over pound flash crash
Chancellor Philip Hammond warns of market turbulence but insists the UK economy is strong after the pound’s sudden though brief 6% fall on Friday. BBC News – Business
Nobel Peace Prize for Colombia’s Juan Manuel Santos
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the 52-year conflict with left-wing rebels. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria conflict: US calls for Russia and Syria war crimes probe
An investigation into possible war crimes by Russia and the Syrian government for actions in Syria should be carried out, US Secretary of State John Kerry says. BBC News – Middle East