Colombia Farc: Peace deal signing date announced
The president of Colombia announces that a peace deal between the country’s government and Farc rebels will be formally signed on 26 September. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Migrant crisis: Hungary police recruit ‘border-hunters’
A Hungarian police advert is recruiting for 3,000 “border-hunters” to join guards at a razor-wire fence built to keep migrants out. BBC News – Europe
Theresa May flies to China for first G20 summit as PM
Theresa May travels to the G20 summit in China later for her first international conference since becoming prime minister. BBC News – UK
Florida coast battered by Hurricane Hermine
Hurricane Hermine, the first to hit Florida for more than a decade, inflicts severe damage, kills one person and knocks out electrical power. BBC News – US & Canada
Kenyan MP pushes for law to recognise intersex people
A Kenyan MP is pushing the country’s parliament to pass a law to recognise a third-gender to end discrimination of some 100 citizens who identify as intersex. BBC News – Africa
Pound jumps as UK manufacturing activity rebounds
The pound jumps after a closely-watched survey indicates the UK’s manufacturing sector rebounded sharply in August. BBC News – Business