
China says Mars probe stable; no word on reusable spacecraft

Tianwen-1, which blasted into space in July, is now more than 15 million kilometres from Earth en route to the red planet, the National Space Administration said.
Iran’s currency hits new record low against the dollar
Mali talks on post-coup transition government wrapping up

Trump aides sought to meddle with CDC’s virus reports, Politico says

Communications aides from the U.S. health department complained to CDC director Robert Redfield and other officials that the agency’s reports would undermine the president’s optimistic messaging about the pandemic.
Expect US election to have consequences for troops overseas

Woman travels 8,600 miles to donate kidney in Virginia
Pro-reform Iranian religious leader dies aged 83
AP FACT CHECK: Trump vs. Trump on virus; Biden missteps

Japan PM hopeful says he may need help from Abe on diplomacy

