Ladbrokes in Gala Coral merger talks
Bookmaker Ladbrokes says it is in talks with Gala Coral Group over a possible merger. BBC News – Business
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Greek proposals create hope for deal
Eurozone leaders express hope that a deal to stop Greece defaulting on its debt can be struck within days, while cautioning that more work remains. BBC News – Europe
Venezuela sets December poll date
Venezuela’s election body sets the date of 6 December for legislative polls, following weeks of pressure from the opposition. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Kurds ‘take key Syrian base’ from IS
Kurdish forces in northern Syria say they have captured a military base from IS north of the militants’ self-declared capital of Raqqa. BBC News – Middle East
Three held over house fire deaths
Three men are arrested on suspicion of murder following a house fire that killed three people in Derbyshire BBC News – UK
Rwandan spy chief arrested in London
Rwanda’s intelligence chief Karenzi Karake, who is wanted in Spain for war crimes, has been arrested in London, BBC Newsnight has learned. BBC News – Africa