Mexico: Powerful earthquake hits Acapulco
The magnitude-seven quake struck near Acapulco, and was felt around 370 km away in Mexico City. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Russian emergencies minister Zinichev dies on Arctic drill
Yevgeny Zinichev was killed while trying to save a cameraman who had fallen into water, reports say. BBC News – Europe
Social care tax rise: PM defends plan ahead of vote
Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer asks for a guarantee that no one who needs care will have to sell their home. BBC News – UK
Texas enacts controversial voting rights overhaul
Republican Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill despite Democrats’ efforts to block it. BBC News – US & Canada
Guinea coup leaders free dozens of political prisoners
The releases come as West African leaders meet to discuss whether to impose sanctions. BBC News – Africa
Planned job cuts fall despite furlough deadline
August saw the fewest redundancies since 2014 despite plans to end furlough on 30 September. BBC News – Business