Netflix ad-supported service to launch in November
The firm is rolling out the less expensive offering to try to attract viewers. BBC News – Business
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Syrian soldiers killed in army bus bombing near Damascus
At least 18 soldiers are reported dead in one of the deadliest attacks in months near the capital. BBC News – Middle East
Mexico Congress votes to keep military on streets
The vote means that the army looks set to continue carrying out public security duties until 2028. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Kherson: Russia to evacuate civilians from occupied region as Ukraine advances
Civilians in Russian-occupied Kherson are urged to “save themselves” from Ukrainian rockets. BBC News – Europe
Kwasi Kwarteng: I’m not going anywhere, says chancellor
Asked whether he could U-turn on parts of his mini-budget, Kwasi Kwarteng says “our position hasn’t changed”. BBC News – UK
Parkland school shooting: Families devastated as gunman spared death
The gunman will spend life in prison, but relatives and prosecutors had sought the death penalty. BBC News – US & Canada