Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 12 Sep 2016

1. Suffering pneumonia, Clinton cancels trip

Hillary Clinton has cancelled a campaign trip to California after stumbling at a 9/11 memorial event in New York yesterday. The Democratic presidential candidate had been diagnosed with pneumonia, her doctor says, and given antibiotics. She became dehydrated at the event and had to leave early, stumbling as she went.

What is Hillary Clinton doing now?

2. Eight more golds for GB in Rio

Britain's Paralympians yesterday won eight golds, and 13 other medals, bringing the Paralympics GB medal total to 56. Britain is in second place on the medal table behind China. Briton Richard Whitehead retained the T42 200m title with 23.39 seconds, while Dave Henson took bronze. Club thrower Jo Butterfield broke the world record.

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Gold for Storey as ParalympicsGB surpass London 2012 haul

3. Syria rebels welcome US-Russia ceasefire

Rebel factions in Syria have extended a cautious welcome to a ceasefire brokered by the US and Russia, which it is hoped will last for seven days, with some warning that it could be a "trap" which will benefit the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. They are concerned that Russia will still attack because one rebel group was excluded.

Syria 'planning a new chemical attack', US claims

4. Wetherspoon offers to end zero-hours contracts

The pub chain JD Wetherspoon is to offer all casual staff the chance to sign contracts guaranteeing them a minimum number of hours a week. Founder and chairman Tim Martin said more than two-thirds of staff in a trial had taken up the offer. The chain employs 24,000 people on zero-hours contracts, more than retailer Sports Direct.

5. Lawrence murder: Police appeal for woman

Police have asked the owner of a bag strap which contains a woman's DNA to come forward and give evidence about the 1993 racist murder of Stephen Lawrence. Two people have been convicted of the murder, carried out by a group of white men in Eltham, London, but up to four attackers are still at large. The strap was found nearby.

Stephen Lawrence murder: Police search for mystery woman

6. David Cameron stands down as an MP

David Cameron is to stand down as an MP, weeks after he resigned as prime minister in the wake of June's EU referendum. Cameron, who has represented Witney since 2001 became Tory party leader in 2005 and prime minister in 2010. He had pledged to continue as an MP until the next election but said he was quitting immediately to avoid becoming a "distraction" for new PM Theresa May.

7. Transgender actress Alexis Arquette dies aged 47

Transgender actress and activist Alexis Arquette has died at the age of 47. The sibling of actors David, Rosanna and Patricia Arquette, died on Sunday morning listening to the music of David Bowie, her family said in a statement. Arquette was best known for her roles in films including Pulp Fiction and The Wedding Singer.

8. Burning Thames pleasure boat hits pier

A pleasure boat on the Thames in London carrying 151 people crashed into a pier yesterday after its engine caught fire. Footage from eyewitnesses shows smoke billowing from the 300-tonne Erasmus passenger boat as it careers into the bank near Canary Wharf. The fire was put out by the crew and there were no injuries reported.

9. Archers trial verdict revealed at last

The world's longest-running soap opera, BBC Radio 4's The Archers, yesterday reached the climax of a two-year plotline with a not guilty verdict for the character Helen Titchener, who stabbed her abusive husband, in a one-hour special with guest stars as the jury. A Just Giving page in her name has raised £150,000 for Refuge.

10. Briefing: Pros and cons of grammar schools

Prime Minister Theresa May has defended plans to boost the number of grammar schools in England – a decision that is proving to be divisive among politicians. She has told fellow Tory MPs that she wants an "element of selection" in the education system. The news reopens the long-standing debate over the merits and fairness of selective education.

Pros and cons of creating new grammar schools