Hurricane Fiona: Dominican Republic hit as storm strengthens
Hurricane Fiona hits the Dominican Republic while rain continues to lash Puerto Rico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Danish queen tests positive for Covid day after Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Queen Margrethe II attended Queen Elizabeth’s funeral and is now Europe’s longest-serving head of state. BBC News – Europe
Business energy prices to be cut by half expected levels
UK government to cap gas and electricity costs for businesses, charities and public sector from October. BBC News – UK
US detentions at Mexico border pass two million a year
The rising number is a politically contentious issue ahead of the midterm elections in November. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: The women walking miles to save their children’s lives
Thousands of Nigerian children could starve following an Islamist insurgency, aid workers warn. BBC News – Africa
Will Liz Truss’s economic plans make us richer?
The chancellor will unveil tax cuts on Friday as part of a bid to boost the UK economy. BBC News – Business