Britons die near Vietnam waterfalls
The bodies of three British tourists – reported to be two women aged 19 and 25, and a man – are found near the Datanla waterfalls in Vietnam. BBC News – UK
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US Republican hopefuls round on Trump
US Republican presidential hopefuls attack front-runner Donald Trump in the last debate before crucial votes next week. BBC News – US & Canada
UN soldier kills own commander in Mali
The UN in Mali launches an inquiry into a “revenge attack” after a Chadian soldier opens fire inside a UN base, killing his commander and a doctor. BBC News – Africa
Workers’ pensions ‘could be at risk’
Thousands of workers who have been encouraged by the government to take out pension plans could be at risk of losing their savings, the industry regulator tells the BBC. BBC News – Business
UN makes first aid air drop in Syria
The UN carries out its first air drop of aid in Syria, helping people in a government-held part of Deir al-Zour besieged by Islamic State militants. BBC News – Middle East
Blackburn ‘sacked’ over Savile review
DJ Tony Blackburn says he has been sacked by the BBC after a disagreement about his evidence to the corporation’s inquiry into Jimmy Savile. BBC News – UK