Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content
Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform. BBC News – Business
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France’s Macron calls on Lebanon to form new government
The French president is making his second visit since the devastating blast in Beirut port on 4 August. BBC News – Middle East
Covid: Venezuela seeks testers for Russian vaccine
President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Russia’s, will ask for volunteers in the coming days. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Belarus opposition leader to address UN Security Council
She will brief a powerful UN body via video link on Friday, her team says, as protests continue. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Lockdown pupils are three months behind, say teachers
Boys and poorer pupils are worst affected, a survey of more than 3,000 teachers suggests. BBC News – UK
Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes
The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence. BBC News – US & Canada