The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.
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US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive
Under the deal, Donald Trump’s 39% tariffs will be cut and Switzerland will invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US.
South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.
Trump to order investigation into Epstein’s alleged ties to Clinton and banks
Trump said on social media he was seeking investigations into Clinton, Larry Summers as well as JP Morgan and other major banks.
Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing
October marked the 10th month of decreased Canadian travel to the US, with many staying away over political and trade tensions.
Dozens of Australian and NZ schools shut over asbestos risk in children’s sand
The Australian regulator has recalled several sand products used by children for play, but says the risk from them is “low”.
Freed British-Egyptian activist not allowed to fly to UK, family says
Alaa Abdel Fattah was Egypt’s best known political prisoner until seven weeks ago, when he was released from jail.
China summons Japan ambassador as war of words over Taiwan drags on
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi had suggested Tokyo could take military action if Beijing attacked Taiwan.
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande in Singapore charged in court
Johnson Wen rushed at the actress in Singapore, during the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good.
BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation
Lawyers for the US president have threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (£759m).