Poland abortion: Parliament rejects near-total ban
Poland’s parliament rejects a citizens’ bill for a near-total ban on abortion, after the government was swayed by nationwide protests on Monday. BBC News – Europe
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Hurricane Matthew: At least 100 people killed in Haiti devastation
More than 100 people have been killed by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, the country’s interior minister is quoted as saying. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
UKIP’s Steven Woolfe says he’s ‘fine’ after altercation
UKIP leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe says he is recovering in hospital after a reported fight at a meeting of the party’s MEPs. BBC News – UK
Hurricane Matthew: Strongest storm since 2004 nears Florida
Hurricane Matthew gains power as it nears a “direct hit” with Florida, and is set to be the strongest storm in the United States for a dozen years. BBC News – US & Canada
Tanzania outrage as teachers ‘filmed beating pupil’
A video apparently showing five teachers savagely beating a young pupil at school in Tanzania causes outrage. BBC News – Africa
Tesco reports another rise in sales as recovery continues
The recovery in Tesco continues as it reports a rise in the first half sales and says it is on track to make full-year operating profits of £1.2bn. BBC News – Business