BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, we start with the news the warning North Korea has issued to the US over the looming nuclear deadline. At the NATO summit reception, Boris Johnson, French President Macron and Canadian PM Trudeau have been caught scoffing at Trump. The London Bridge attacker, Usman Khan reportedly attended two untested anti-terrorism schemes whilst in prison. In north London, a teenager is fighting for his life after being…
US President Donald Trump has arrived in London and he’s already making headlines. Trump seems to be distancing himself from the upcoming election as he insisted that he will not get involved in it but said Boris Johnson is “very competent.” “It’s going to be a very important election for this country but I have no thoughts on it,” he told a press conference today. However, he later said “Boris is very competent” and will…
“The pulse of every Arab”
Iranian State Media has, for the first time, acknowledged the violence used in the crackdown on Iran’s gas price protests. Iranian State Media said “rioters” had been shot and killed in multiple cities. One video, from social media, apparently shows the mass killing of mostly unarmed men who were hiding in the marches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMiSZo6i8xU …………………………………………………….. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page Twitter – Twitter updates…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, we start with the news that the White House has finally released military aid to Lebanon. Students in Iraq remain defiant as the unrelenting protests push on. In Hong Kong, Carrie Lam has said the US ‘human rights’ bill creates ‘instability’. In Australia, two tourists have been found after two weeks lost in the Australian outback. A third person remains missing. In the UK, Essex police…
Messi wins again
New Orleans shooting
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, we start with the news that the White House has said it will not participate in the impeachment hearings. In New Zealand, a potential breach of a gun buy-back scheme could have leaked data of 37,000 people. In Burkino Faso 14 people were killed in an attack on a church – many more were wounded. London will hold a vigil for the two victims of Friday’s…
A bus carrying Tunisian tourists crashed in the mountains killing 22 people
Brief.Me Sunday Papers – WEEKEND Briefing In today’s briefing update, much of the Sunday papers front pages focus is on Friday’s London Bridge terror attack. The papers pay tribute to 25-year-old Jack Merritt – the first victim to be named. The papers also look at how the attack has been thrust into the election campaign – as the PM vows new prison reforms. In our special feature, we take a look at Friday’s…
WEEKLY NEWS ROUNDUP This week’s roundup of the News headlines includes: Iraq condemns the attack on the Iranian consulate, which was set on fire by protesters / Palestinians protest in what has been dubbed the “Day of Rage” after the US shifted its stance on Israeli settlements / Israeli prime minister Netanyahu can remain in power despite being indicted on charges of corruption / Carrie Lam suffers a humiliating election setback, as the public backs…
Two women and one man were injured and remain in hospital.
A video of people running off the bridge and vehicles trying to turn round.
The search for a new head coach is under way.
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, we start with the story of a young doctor who was brutally raped and murdered in India. The doctor found herself stranded in a town due to a flat tire. A group of men offered to “help.” Two Syrians, being smuggled in Slovenia heading towards Italy, have died after the driver lost control of the vehicle. In total, eight people were being smuggled in the car.…
China warns the United States after President Trump signs Hong Kong bill China has issued a warning to the United States after President Trump signed the Human Rights and Democracy Act into law. The bill means the US will now keep an eye on Beijing’s actions in Hong Kong and could strip Hong Kong of its special trading status with the US if China undermines the city’s rights and freedoms. China has warned it could…
The Chancellor is a ‘sell-out!’
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, 7 men have been sentenced to death for their role in the 2016 cafe terrorist attack in Bangladesh. Over in the US, Trump has signed the Hong Kong bill into law sparking a backlash from Hong Kong for meddling in their affairs. In Iraq, anti-government protesters have set fire to the Iranian consulate. The Iraqi government has condemned the attack as political turmoil continues to escalate. …
3 Shot Including Gunman Near Vancouver Elementary School
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, We start with the ‘day of rage’ across the West Bank. Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets to protest the US softening on Israeli settlements. Over in the US, two people have been shot in a parking lot outside of an elementary school. In Iraq, six people have been killed in 3 separate explosions in Baghdad and many more have been wounded. So far at…
Thirteen French soldiers have been killed in a crash in Mali after two helicopters collided. French President Macron has expressed “deep sadness” over a crash – It is one of the single largest losses of life for the French military in decades. 38 French soldiers have been killed in Mali since they first intervened in 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kEDJSV0Cro ……………………………………………………. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, We start with Iran’s warning to the US and its allies – saying if they cross the red line they will be destroyed. In Israel, prime minister Netanyahu is allowed to remain in power despite being indicted on charges of corruption. And in Germany, two thieves have pulled off the biggest art robbery since WW2. In the UK, the chief Rabbi has attacked Labour and criticised…
14,000 trips were carried out by unauthorised drivers
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, We start with shock poll results in Hong Kong after the majority of the public backed the pro-democracy unrest. Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie Lam says she will listen to the public humbly. In Iraq, protests flared up again on Sunday resulting in 13 protester deaths. It was one of the worst days since the protests began. In the US, a top Navy chief has been fired…
Brief.Me Sunday Papers – WEEKEND Briefing In today’s briefing update, much of the Sunday papers front pages focus on politics. The Labour party have pledged £58bn to help the women caught in the “pension trap”. The Conservative party have laid out plans to scrap NHS parking fees for some groups of people – including the disabled and night staff workers. In our special feature, we take a look at the backlash from the latest…
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