Nigerian economy slips into recession
Nigeria has slipped into recession, with the latest growth figures showing the economy contracted by 2.06% between April and June. BBC News – Africa
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Apple facing record bill for Irish tax
Apple could be ordered to pay billions of euros in back taxes in the Republic of Ireland under a European Union ruling expected on Tuesday. BBC News – Business
Syria war: US warns over Turkish-Kurdish violence
The US says fighting between Turkey, pro-Turkish rebels and Kurdish-aligned forces in northern Syria is “unacceptable” and must stop. BBC News – Europe
Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff defends record at impeachment trial
Brazil’s suspended President Dilma Rousseff defends her record at her Senate impeachment trial and says accusations are “pretexts” for a “coup”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Yemen suicide attack claimed by IS ‘kills dozens’ in Aden
So-called Islamic State says it carried out a suicide car bombing on a military facility in the Yemeni city of Aden, which doctors say killed at least 60. BBC News – Middle East
Gene Wilder death: Star of Willy Wonka dies aged 83
US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his lead role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, dies aged 83, his family confirms. BBC News – US & Canada