World news briefing – 3 minute update
Author: WTX News Editor
The friendship between the two nations extends back by more than 2,000 years
The AK-47 is regarded as the weapon of the century
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Prince Harry says protecting nature doesn’t make him a hippy. Families may be able to add two storeys to their homes without planning permission in new government reforms. Three brothers have been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old man who was stabbed to death in west London. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, US President Trump wants his Ukrainegate whistleblower to face him. Saudis mourn the death of Maj. Gen. Al-Fagham. The man who protected the monarch. Another deadly factory fire in China, 19 are confirmed to have died in the blaze. ALL in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of WTX News Briefing.…
Brief. Breif.Me In today’s briefing update, much of the Sunday papers front pages focus on Brexit and the PM’s links with a US businesswoman. Boris Johnson says he’ll build 40 new hospitals, spending £13 billion to replace old buildings and equipment. US businesswoman, Jennifer Arcuri reportedly told friends of an affair with Boris Johnson. Labour’s Brexit spokesman accuses the PM of whipping up riot fears to stop a Brexit deadline extension. Downing Street…
Amber Rudd claims Boris is inciting violence
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the PM’s adviser says the public’s anger at MPs is ‘not surprising.’ The two people behind the Gatwick drone incident had ‘detailed knowledge’ of the airport. Two British OAPs have been jailed for smuggling £1million of cocaine on a luxury cruise. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of WTX…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, New Zealanders have taken to the streets in their biggest climate strike yet! Details of US deployment to Saudi Arabia released. Kenyans are rushing to swap banknotes before the cash ban deadline. By taking old money out of circulation, they are hoping to stamp out on dirty money and corruption. ALL in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that…
Pakistani foreign minister walks out ahead of the Indian foreign ministers speech in New York
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed his fears of widespread bloodshed in India-occupied Kashmir (IOK), calling on the international community to pressure the Indian premier to allow international observers into the valley. The premier voiced these fears during separate meetings he held with the editorial board of US daily Wall Street Journal and the Human Rights Watch executive director in New York. “If the UN doesn’t speak about it, who is going to speak…
Indonesia’s history with earthquakes is devastating.
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Boris Johnson faces backlash over his use of ‘dangerous’ language. A private schools chief has attacked the ‘truly toxic’ portrayal of the sector. Meanwhile, Labour sets out to abolish the schools altogether. Two weeks of rain set to hit the UK today! All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Indonesian students have taken to the streets to protest a law that would criminalise extramarital sex. Israel’s PM is nominated to form the country’s next government after a deadlocked election. Over in Australia, the state of New South Wales has decriminalised abortion. Bringing the state in line with the rest of the country. ALL in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the…
Imran Khan and Jacinda Arden meet to discuss anti-Muslim sentiments
They viewed the first known manuscript of the Qu’ran in Africa, drafted by Tuan Guru from memory
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, inmates have taken over a wing at the high-security prison Long Lartin. A man has been stabbed to death on a west London tube. He is the 113th person to be murdered in the Capital this year. MPs and peers return to work today following the Supreme Court’s ruling that the parliament suspension was unlawful. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, chaotic scenes outside the Haitian senate as a senator pulled out a gun! US House Speaker Pelosi announces a formal impeachment enquiry into President Trump. The US leads condemnation of China’s ‘horrific’ repression of Muslims. ALL in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of WTX News Briefing. ……………………………………………………. PHOTOJOURNALIST SHOT OUTSIDE…
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Thomas Cook customers have been left in shock over flight prices. Boris Johnson has refused to rule out suspending parliament again if the supreme court rules against him today! Four members of a Manchester grooming gang have been jailed. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of WTX News Briefing. …
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, teen activist, Greta Thunberg’s rousing call to arms at the UN climate summit. Wise words from Greta! Violence in Hong Kong continues as the protests enter their 16th consecutive week. The UK, Germany and France join the US in blaming Iran for the Saudi oil attacks, despite no evidence or investigation. ALL in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines…
Tutankhamen-Major global exhibition in Paris breaks visitor record to over 14 million
The US was unsuccessful in Afghanistan for the past 19 years
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, holiday firm Thomas Cook has collapsed after last-minute rescue talks failed. A teen boy has been stabbed to death at a skate park in Slough. Three other teens have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Labour is promising elderly people access to free personal care to allow them to stay in their homes. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a bus crash in northwest Pakistan has killed 26 people. Many more have been injured. President Trump joined Indian Prime Minister Modi on stage at a rally in Houston. Modi calls Trump a ‘true friend.’ In Brazil, the resident’s in one of the poorest neighbourhoods have taken to the streets to demand an end in violence. It comes after an eight-year-old girl was accidentally shot during…
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the Brexit secretary is to meet with the EU’s chief negotiator. Charges have been dropped against the man accused of killing PC Andrew Harper. A family were racially abused as they paid their respects at the scene of a fatal car crash. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of…