Venezuela judiciary aiding repression, UN finds
A fact-finding mission says the justice system allowed serious human rights violations to happen. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Covid: Italy to require all workers to show ‘green pass’ certificate
New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid. BBC News – Europe
Military to be called in to help Scottish ambulance crews
A series of serious ambulance delays have emerged, including one where a man died after a 40-hour wait. BBC News – UK
US general defends ‘secret’ phone calls with China
Gen Mark Milley allegedly phoned Beijing to “reassure” them amid concern about President Trump. BBC News – US & Canada
Somalia political rift intensifies amid row over missing spy
The president cuts the powers of the prime minister, who remains defiant. BBC News – Africa
Inflation: Price rises see record jump as food costs soar in August
The UK inflation rate hit 3.2% in the year to August, according to the latest official figures. BBC News – Business