BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, President Trump has said US peace talks with the Taliban are ‘dead.’ India is trying to reconnect with the lost lunar lander on the surface of the moon. Women in Paris have taken to the streets in an anti-femicide campaign. 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…
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The five-week Parliament shut down is set to begin after MPs again rejected a snap election. Only 239 MPs voted to back Boris Johnson’s motion for an early election – far short of the number needed. Earlier, opposition MPs confirmed they would not back the push for the 15 October poll. And insisted a law blocking a no-deal Brexit must be in place. Johnson has been warned he could face legal action for disregarding it. …
The EU countries have urged the US to recognise the treaty signed in 2015 as Netanyahu stokes tensions between Washington and Tehran
D-Day for Boris Johnson
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, A man in his 20s has been shot dead in London. Some witnesses say he accidentally shot himself. A 16-year-old has been charged with murder over the fatal stabbing in east London last month. 18-year-old Santino Angelo Dymiter was pronounced dead at the scene on 26 August. A man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act after a bomb was found on the Irish border. All…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, A suicide bomber has died in the Phillippines. No other casualties have been reported. It is the third suicide attack in Sulu this year. The Iranian tanker which was recently released has reached its destination. The tanker sold its cargo upon arrival. Over 70,000 people have been left homeless in the Bahamas. The death toll, currently 43, is still unknown a week after the hurricane struck. …
BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Justin Bieber has opened up about the struggles of childhood fame. In a lengthy post, the pop star admits to heavy drug use, depression and how he became resentful. We take a look at the new JOKER film, set to be released this October. Whilst many are hailing it a masterpiece, not everyone is convinced. Rapper Nicki Minaj announces her retirement. She’s decided to leave the…
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The PM has said he’d rather be dead than delay Brexit. A Neo-Nazi from Grimsby has been jailed for stirring up racial hatred. A Met Police officer has been jailed for 12 months. The officer downloaded porn whilst guarding the body of a 14-year-old boy who had killed himself. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, 12 have been killed in Kabul after a suicide bomber detonated a vehicle. Hurricane Dorian has hit the Carolinas hard causing severe flooding. And an update on the devastation Dorian left in the Bahamas. Three men have been sentenced in Pakistan after the brutal murder of three women. The infamous wedding video ‘honour killings’ have seen the men be sentenced to life. All in today’s WORLD…
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The PM has suffered another defeat in the Commons. MPs have rejected Boris Johnson’s calls for an early general election. Despite Michael Gove’s claims, industry experts say there will be food shortages following a no-deal Brexit! New rules could give EU nationals three-year right to remain after possible no-deal. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, A Kashmiri teen has died, one month after being hospitalised for pellet and teargas wounds. Hong Kong’s controversial extradition bill, that sparked 3 months of protesting, has been withdrawn. Greek police fired teargas at roughly 300 migrant children. The children were protesting the conditions of the camps. All in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson raised the prospect of a snap election after he suffered a major parliamentary defeat over his Brexit strategy that could delay Britain’s exit from the European Union. Just six weeks after taking office, the Conservative leader was hit by a huge rebellion among his own MPs that leaves him without a working majority in the House of Commons as he looks to take Britain out of the EU on October 31.…
PM Imran Khan stands with Kashmir
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Tory rebels and opposition MPs have defeated the government. It’s a major step in blocking a no-deal Brexit. Nigel Farage has named his price for an election pact with Boris Johnson. Farage confirms his party is “ready to go” if there’s a snap election. HS2 rail project has been delayed by five years and costs have soared to a massive £88bn. All in today’s UK news…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Bangladesh has beefed up security along its border with India. After fears grow of potential refugees trying to enter Bangladesh. The US and the Taliban have reached an agreement “in principle” of Afghanistan. It is awaiting the Trump’s approval. At least five people have died after Hurricane Dorian devastates the Bahamas. The storm is slowly crawling towards Florida. All in today’s WORLD news briefing – A…
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, There will be a snap election in October if MPs block a no-deal Brexit. The man behind ‘Punish a Muslim Day’ admits to 11 years of letter hoaxes. A teaching assistant has been jailed for two years. She was found guilty of sexual grooming. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam has said she would quit if she could, in leaked audiotapes. Hurricane Dorian has claimed the life of at least one person in the Bahamas. The official toll has not yet been counted. The US east coast is mass evacuating ahead of the storm’s arrival. The West Texas shooter had been fired from his job just hours before the deadly rampage.…
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The shutdown of Parliament is also being challenged in three separate court cases scheduled to be heard this week.
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Tory MPs have been warned not to rebel against the government. Micheal Gove slaps down Michael Barnier’s vow to keep the Irish backstop. Two stabbings in Basingstoke has left one dead and another in hospital. The stabbings were within minutes of each other. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, US President Trump’s offer to mediate between Islamabad and New Delhi on the Kashmir conflict still stands. Hurricane Dorian blasts the Bahamas! Residents urged to flee. As the US prepares its self. Clashes break out along the border between Israel and Lebanon. As Hezbollah launches anti-tank missiles towards Israel, Tel Aviv fires back. The German President has asked Poland for forgiveness, 80-years after the start of…
Five killed, around 21 injured in Texas shooting
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, David Gauke says next week is the ‘only opportunity’ to act on a no-deal Brexit. Nora’s family ask for privacy as they prepare to lay the tragic teen to rest. A 17-year-old boy has admitted to murdering a teenage girl after she refused to be his girlfriend. All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Spain has urged the EU to help with the migrant situation. The plea came after they rescued 208 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea in just 24 hours. Pakistan has tested a ballistic missile amid times of tension with India. Residents of Florida told to be prepared as ‘extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Dorian is heading to the state. All in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup…
BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The Queen has approved Boris Johnson’s plan to suspend parliament. Cross-party rebel MPs are gearing up to clash with PM Boris Johnson over Brexit. Scottish Tory leader, Ruth Davidson is set to quit. Johnson and motherhood are to blame. Leaked 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…