Kwasi Kwarteng defends massive tax cuts as fair for all
The chancellor has faced criticism for cutting taxes for the wealthy during a cost-of-living crisis. BBC News – UK
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Hurricane Fiona: Canada braces for ‘historic, extreme event’
Florida is also on hurricane watch, as Hurricane Hermine makes its way to the US south-east coast. BBC News – US & Canada
A Ghanaian view of the Queen’s funeral: ‘They march, we dance’
Ghanaians pride themselves on being world leaders in funerals, so how was the Queen’s funeral seen there? BBC News – Africa
National Insurance rise to be reversed in November
The 1.25% rise will be reversed from 6 November and a levy to fund health and social care will be axed. BBC News – Business
Iran: CNN cancels interview with Iranian president over headscarf demand
Christiane Amanpour refuses to cover her hair for an interview with Iran’s leader in New York. BBC News – Middle East
María Belén Bernal: Ecuadorian authorities find body of missing lawyer
María Belén Bernal went missing after visiting her husband – police say he is on the run. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean