Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umra pilgrimage
From 4 October, 6,000 citizens and residents will be allowed to undertake the Umra each day. BBC News – Middle East
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Coronavirus: Rio 2021 carnival parade postponed indefinitely
Organisers say they are not yet certain enough to provide a new date for the carnival parade. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Seven detained after knife attack near ex-Charlie Hebdo offices
Two people were seriously wounded near the former offices of satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo. BBC News – Europe
Croydon police shooting: Suspect’s background probed over Sgt Matt Ratana death
Tributes have been paid to Sgt Matiu Ratana, 54, who was shot dead in a custody centre in south London. BBC News – UK
Amy Coney Barrett ‘to be picked by Trump for Supreme Court’
The 48-year-old judge and former law professor from Indiana is a favourite of social conservatives. BBC News – US & Canada
Mali coup: Bah Ndaw sworn in as civilian leader
The ex-defence minister was picked by the coup leader to head a transitional government until elections. BBC News – Africa