Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars in Araçatuba
Armed gang members took hostages as human shields, after a bank robbery in Brazil. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Covid surge ‘deeply worrying’ in Europe as vaccinations dip – WHO
Europe could see another 236,000 deaths by December as vaccinations slow, a WHO official predicts. BBC News – Europe
Afghanistan: UK to push for safe passage for Afghans as US withdraws
The international community will “push as one voice” for the safe passage of Afghans, the PM says. BBC News – UK
Afghanistan: US drone strike ‘eliminates airport bomb threat’
The strike on a vehicle prevented another suicide bombing by Islamic State, military officials say. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe
Modupe Osunkoya enrolled on her third post-graduate degree because she says there are no jobs at home. BBC News – Africa
Suit you sir? Not anymore at some M&S stores
The retailer no longer sells men’s suits at more than half of its large stores as tastes turn casual. BBC News – Business