Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon is hoping a bilingual approach will help her snare more Connecticut votes in November. Linda McMahon - Politics - United States Senate - Connecticut - US Senate (feeds.boston.com)

Pop star Youssou N'dour officially launches his own television station in Senegal after a two-year struggle with the authorities. (www.bbc.co.uk)

Natalie Portman attends the opening of the Venice Film Festival, which launched with her film Black Swan. (www.bbc.co.uk)

The Spanish clothing retailer Zara is opening its new online store on Thursday in five European countries. (www.bbc.co.uk)