Turkish hostages in Iraq released
Dozens of Turkish hostages seized by militants in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul in June are back in Turkey, says Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. BBC News – Middle East
Craig Taylor
Alibaba shares surge on NY debut
Alibaba’s shares closed significantly above their initial price on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, a sign of the excitement surrounding the Chinese internet giant. BBC News – Business
Mexico ‘leading drug lord’ killed
Mexican police find the body of Aquiles Gomez, who was believed to be one of the top leaders of the Knights Templar drug cartel. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine deal with eastern rebels
The Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels agree a memorandum on a peace plan for the conflict in the east of the country, at talks in Minsk. BBC News – Europe
Politicians ponder Scotland’s future
Politicians on both sides of the independence debate are to consider the best way ahead for Scotland after voters backed remaining in the UK. BBC News – UK
ICC summons Kenya leader to hearing
The International Criminal Court orders Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to appear on 8 October, over claims his government obstructed prosecutors. BBC News – Africa