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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…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Amnesty International says Hong Kong police have been ‘reckless and unlawful’ in their handling of the pro-democracy protests. And accuses them of abuse.  Tropical storm Imelda has flooded parts of Southern US. Chaos as water levels rise. Mike Pompeo says the US is building an anti-Iraq coalition in the wake of the Saudi oil attacks.  ALL in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of…

Indian police in Assam last week stripped and tortured a pregnant Muslim woman and her two sisters at a police outpost in the Darrang district of the rural state. The pregnant Muslim woman suffered severe injuries as a result of the beatings and was admitted to hospital where her pregnancy was terminated. She blamed the police for the loss of her baby. A probe has been ordered against officials involved in the torture. According to…

The Prime Minister of Pakistan met with the Crown prince MBS in Jeddah

Netanyahu scrambles for power ins Israeli election 2019

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Finnish prime minister says Boris has 12 days to set out Brexit plans.   Universal credit is forcing families to turn to food banks.  The public says climate crisis is the most important issue facing the world, according to a poll. ……………………………………………………. BREXIT: UK HAS 12 DAYS TO SET OUT PLANS – FINNISH PM BBC News reports the Finnish prime minister has said Boris Johnson has 12…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, A Taliban attack on an Afghanistan hospital has killed at least 10 people.  The Canadian Prime Minister has apologised after the publication of a picture showing him wearing ‘brownface’ at a party. 26 children have died after a fire broke out in a school in Liberia. An investigation has been launched.  ALL in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines…

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the battle over the legality of suspending parliament enters its second day at The Supreme Court.   Homelessness amongst old people has dramatically risen by 39 per cent, official figures show. Jeremy Corbyn says he’ll stay neutral on Brexit and carry out what the people decide.  All in today’s UK news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, President Trump is weighing options for retaliatory action against Iran, following the Saudi oil attacks.  At least 48 have been killed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The suicide attacks, just hours apart, have left many more wounded. Indonesia agrees to raise the minimum age a woman can marry in an attempt to curb child marriage in the country.  ALL in today’s WORLD news briefing – A…

A Norwegian man accused of killing his step-sister before opening fire in a mosque near Oslo in August had racist motives

The flatbed truck they were riding in plummeted into a Ravine

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The PM has said he will “wait and see what the judges say” before deciding to recall Parliament.  Firefighters are tackling a blaze in a North London block of flats.  A couple who stole £58million told to repay £10million or face 10 years.  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, Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren decries Trump as “corruption in the flesh.” Hong Kong leader announces public dialogue sessions will start next week.  Trump says it ‘looks like’ Iran is to blame for the Saudi oil attacks. But he’s waiting for “definitive” answer before responding.  All in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as…

Iran meets Russia and Turkey following US accusations

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, A man has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old student.   Boris Johnson is set to tell the European Commission President the UK will reject a Brexit delay. A study has found only half of UK universities are ready for a no-deal Brexit.   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, President Trump says the US is ‘locked and loaded’ for a potential response to attacks on Saudi oil sites.  Hong Kong reopens after violent clashes between police and protesters over the weekend.  Outsiders have claimed the lead in Tunisia’s first-round presidential poll. All in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of…

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, A man has been arrested for murder. He is accused of throwing his 11-month-old son into a river in Greater Manchester.  British Airways has cancelled flights ahead of a second planned pilot’s strike. Five have been arrested over planned disruption at Heathrow. An environmental activist group plans to fly drones around Heathrow to protest the airports planned expansion.   All in today’s UK news briefing – A…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, NYC tells it’s kids to skip school and join activist Greta Thunberg in climate protests. The Taliban have killed four and injured three in a car bomb attack in Kabul.  The El Paso shooter has been indicted on Capital Murder charges and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. All in today’s WORLD news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need…

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, A released government document has outlined the risks of the UK leaving without a deal. Riots, food price rises and medical shortages.   The teen stabbed in broad daylight on Edgware road has been named as Youssef Karim Hasin Al-Bayjani. He was a business student who had defended a girl from a gang of boys just half-hour before the attack. There have been calls for Theresa…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, President Trump has vowed to hit the Taliban ‘harder’ than ever before. His comments came during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony.  2,500 people have been officially registered as missing in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian destroyed the islands. The death toll is currently 50.  China has waived tariffs on some US goods. It is the first time China has issued exemptions since the US-China trade war began. …

The Prime Minister’s suspension of the UK Parliament has been ruled unlawful in Scotland’s highest civil court. And Parliament may have to be recalled due to the court’s ruling.  A panel of three judges said the PM was attempting to prevent Parliament holding the government to account ahead of Brexit. And said Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s advice to the Queen was also unlawful.  WHAT DID THE JUDGES SAY The judges said they were unanimous in…

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, A 17-year-old has died after being stabbed on a busy London street. The attack happened in broad daylight. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.     Aaron Campbell has had his sentence reduced by three years. Campbell, 17, was originally sentenced to a minimum 27-years for the murder of 6-year-old  Alesha MacPhail. Boris Johnson says a deal is still possible. And the PM has defended his…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, There has been an explosion near the US Embassy in Kabul on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.  The Israeli PM has vowed to annex the West Bank’s Jordan Valley if he’s re-elected next week.  Four people have been killed in a shooting in what police have called a “family drama.” Two of the confirmed dead are children. All in today’s WORLD news briefing –…