Kurds fight IS on Iraq-Syria border
Heavy fighting is reported on both sides of a key border crossing between Iraq and Syria, where Kurdish forces are battling Islamic State militants. BBC News – Middle East
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Tesco to be probed by regulator
Tesco says it has been notified by the Financial Conduct Authority that it is under investigation following its admission that it overstated its half-year profit guidance by £250m. BBC News – Business
First Ebola case diagnosed in the US
A man who travelled from Liberia nearly two weeks ago is the first confirmed case of the deadly Ebola virus diagnosed on American soil. BBC News – Africa
Armed man shared lift with Obama
US President Barack Obama rode in a lift with an armed security contractor who had assault convictions, in another security lapse. BBC News – US & Canada
Body find sparks Alice murder probe
The disappearance of teenager Alice Gross is now being treated as a murder inquiry after a “significantly concealed” body is found. BBC News – UK
Supermarkets launch petrol price cut
Three major UK supermarkets are to cut the prices of petrol and diesel by up to 5p, starting on Tuesday. BBC News – Business