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Hong Kong and southern China battle widespread flooding from record rains Widespread flooding is sweeping Hong Kong and southern Chinese cities as the region experiences some of its heaviest rainfall on record. In Hong Kong, streets and subway stations were completely underwater as officials shut schools and workplaces. The downpour, which began on Thursday, is the biggest to hit the city in nearly 140 years, according to the weather bureau. More than 100 people have been taken to hospital and several rescues have taken place. Videos on social media show the torrential rain flooding shopping centres and public transport and…

Faruk Fatih ?zer, CEO of collapsed Turkish crypto exchange Thodex, was sentenced to 11,196 years in jail on Thursday.

Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes US actor Danny Masterson – known best for his role on That ‘70s show – has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars for raping two women. Prosecutors said Masterson, 47, had relied on his status as a prominent Scientologist to avoid accountability. Victims of his crimes read impact statements in court ahead of Masterson’s sentencing. “I wished I had reported him earlier to the police,” one of the women said, according to US media. Another woman told Masterson: “I forgive you. Your sickness is no longer mine to…

It’s back-to-school season for families across the UK.

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Ambitious move from Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Elementor #549337 September 8, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – M-way chaos in hunt for ‘terror spy’  The Metro reports “motorway chaos” as police continue their hunt for “terror spy” Daniel Khalife. Queues of traffic formed outside Dover as vehicles were checked for the 21-year-old former soldier, the paper says. The front page also reports on the upcoming weekend football action. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Elementor #549331 September 8, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Financial Times – Pension poised for fresh jump as ‘triple lock’ matches wage growth The Treasury is preparing to raise the state pension by more than 8% next year, the Financial Times says. It is part of the “triple lock” pledge, the paper adds, which means the state pension must rise by whichever of the following is highest: average earnings, inflation, or 2.5%. Also on the front page is a story on Rishi Sunak being given “a boost” after Germany backed a delay to post-Brexit electric…

Elementor #549325 September 8, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Escape of terror suspect prompts prison cuts row The Guardian leads on the escape from Wandsworth prison of inmate Daniel Khalife. There are suggestions, it says, that cuts and staff shortages have left potentially dangerous inmates in low-security prisons. The front page looks at the first year of King Charles’ reign and asks if he’s ‘Charles the cautious’. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Elementor #549319 September 8, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Still in all our hearts The Sun leads with a large image of the Queen marking the first anniversary of her death. The paper reports on the King’s comments to mark the anniversary, saying: “We recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us.” The front page also reports on the terror suspect who escaped a UK prison. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click…