Mortgage lenders halt some deals after pound falls
Two lenders, Virgin Money and Skipton, say they will stop mortgage offers to new customers. BBC News – Business
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Influential Sunni Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi dies aged 96
The Qatar-based Egyptian cleric was seen as a spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood. BBC News – Middle East
Cuba Family Code: Country votes to legalise same-sex marriage
It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Giorgia Meloni: Italy’s far-right wins election and vows to govern for all
Giorgia Meloni is set to lead a right-wing coalition as Italy’s first female PM. BBC News – Europe
Bank will ‘not hesitate’ to raise interest rates after pound’s fall
The Bank of England said it was “monitoring developments closely” after the pound hit a record low. BBC News – UK
Hurricane Ian: Florida warned to brace for ‘major disaster’
Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane. BBC News – US & Canada