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The northern city was once a strategic IS supply route between Mosul and the Syrian border.
BBC News – Middle East

News of the judges’ ruling by 6-4 led to celebrations among left-of centre parties in Santiago.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Younes Abouyaaqoub, wearing a fake explosive belt, was cornered west of Barcelona after a tip off.
BBC News – Europe

The car maker is offering £2,000 off a new car in a scheme it says will have “an immediate effect” on air quality.
BBC News – UK

A hasty US withdrawal from Afghanistan would leave a vacuum for terrorists, the president said.
BBC News – US & Canada

President Buhari urges Nigerians to unite on his return from three months of medical leave in the UK.
BBC News – Africa

Rookie center fielder Boog Powell sparked Oakland’s offense and rookie right-hander Jharel Cotton pitched 6 2/3 strong innings, helping the A’s deny the AL West-leading Astros a three-game sweep with a 3-2 win […]

But opponents say the proposal to unilaterally ditch tariffs and barriers is “economic suicide”.
BBC News – Business

The northern city, one of the last held by IS, has been a target since the fall of Mosul in July.
BBC News – Middle East

Suspected gang members open fire while trying to free a jailed leader who was in hospital.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean