Syria Jarablus: Turkish tanks roll into northern Syria
Turkey sends tanks across the Syrian border after bombarding positions held by so-called Islamic State, in an operation also aimed at deterring Kurdish fighters. BBC News – Middle East
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Venezuela public workers face sack over referendum
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gives key ministries 48 hours to sack senior public workers who signed a petition calling for a recall referendum against him. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Earthquake in central Italy leaves at least 38 dead
At least 38 people are dead and 150 missing as rescuers search for survivors from a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in central Italy. BBC News – Europe
Jeremy Corbyn angered by train seat row questions
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts angrily to questions about whether he ignored empty seats before filming a piece about overcrowded trains. BBC News – UK
Louisiana floods: Obama ‘heartbroken’ after tour
President Barack Obama tours the flood-ravaged areas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he vowed to help residents rebuild in the coming months. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria banks banned from foreign currency deals
Nine Nigerian banks are suspended from foreign currency trading for not paying a total of $ 2bn owed to the government, a central bank source tells the BBC. BBC News – Africa