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BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, thousands of jobs at risk after high street chain collapses.  Prince Harry says he’ll always protect his family, remembers Diana and hints at rift with brother Will.   Two best friends, both 17, were stabbed to death at a house party in Milton Keynes.   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. ……………………………………………………. BONMARCHE: ALMOST 2,900 JOBS AT RISK AS HIGH STREET FIRM COLLAPSES INTO ADMINISTRATION The Independent says thousands of jobs…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Chilean state of emergency extended after deadly riots.  US forces destroy their own airfield and equipment as they flee northern Syria. India and Pakistan trade barbs over deadly Kashmir clash that killed at least 10.  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. ……………………………………………………. CHILEAN STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENDED AROUND COUNTRY AFTER DEADLY RIOTS France 24 reports Chiles government will extend a state of emergency to cities in its north and south…

Brief.Me Sunday Papers – WEEKEND Briefing In today’s briefing update, much of the Sunday papers front pages focus is on Brexit.  Boris Johnson refuses to sign the letter he’s sent to the Eu asking for a Brexit delay.  The prime minister fights “Brexit wreckers” with defiant letters.  The PM won’t allow there to be Brexit delays despite humiliating defeat in the Commons.  Boris “humiliated” by “house of fools” after Commons defeat.  Eastenders star now working as security in a shop.  ……………………………………………………. JOHNSON REFUSES TO SIGN BREXIT DELAY LETTER The Sunday Telegraph says the PM complied with a law…

Trump hails ‘great day’ for Turkey & Syria

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Boris in the race to win support for his new deal. The Extinction Rebellion activist accused of ‘jeopardising the movement’ after tube stunt.   Theme park to be prosecuted after the death of an 11-year-old schoolgirl.   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. ……………………………………………………. BREXIT: JOHNSON IN RACE TO WIN SUPPORT FOR DEAL BBC News says the prime minister will attempt to persuade MPs to back his Brexit deal today ahead…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, an intense gunfight in Culiacan after troops locate EL Chapo’s son.  Turkey has agreed to suspend its Syria offensive whilst Kurds withdraw. France says it has foiled a 9/11 inspired plane hijacking attack.  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. ……………………………………………………. GUNFIGHT RAGES IN CULIACAN AFTER TROOPS LOCATE CHAPO’S SON Arab News reports an intense gunfight raged in the capital of Mexico’s Sinaloa state on Thursday after security forces located…

India’s top court has concluded the hearing of the Babri Mosque case, which is built on land claimed by Muslims and Hindus.  The case bought forward is to settle a land title dispute between Muslims and Hindus over plans to build a temple on the site.  A verdict is expected to be reached next month.  What’s the dispute about?  In 1992 a Hindu mob demolished the 16th-century mosque in the town of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. It sparked riots and violence across India that killed nearly 2000 people.  Many Hindus believe that the Babri Masjid was constructed on the ruins…

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a body has been found in the River Taff in the search for missing Brooke Morris. MPs call for an investigation into Jennifer Arcuri’s firm.   BA passengers still struggling with breathing difficulties two months on from a flight which filled with smoke mid-air.    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. ……………………………………………………. BROOKE MORRIS: BODY FOUND IN SEARCH FOR MISSING 22-YEAR-OLD RUGBY PLAYER The Independent says police investigating the disappearance of…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, US VP Mike Pence heads to Turkey seeking a ceasefire.  Landslide, Building damage from Philippines quake kills four. Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam abandons speech as hecklers say she has ‘blood on her hands.’  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. ……………………………………………………. LANDSLIDE, BUILDING DAMAGE FROM PHILIPPINES QUAKE KILLS 4 Arab News reports a strong and shallow quake hit the southern Philippines on Wednesday, sending hundreds rushing out of a shopping…

A dialogue could focus on greater autonomy for Catalonia, possibly within a more federal Plurinational framework in Spain

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, India says Pakistan will not get a single drop of their water.  Trump moves to sanction Turkey after backlash from Congress. The UK enters its last day of Brexit talks before crunch EU summit.  Harry Dunn’s parents meet with Donald Trump in an attempt to get their son’s ‘killer’ to return to the UK.  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. ……………………………………………………. ‘THIS WATER BELONGS TO OUR FARMERS’: MODI VOWS…

The death toll is expected to rise!

The couple have a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan

Julien Odoul, leader of the National Rally (RN) demanded a Muslim woman attending meeting “remove her Islamic veil”

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The Met Police have announced a London-wide ban on Extinction Rebellion protests.  Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan will leave the UK worse-off than May’s proposal a study finds.   England’s Euro 2020 qualifier game halted twice over racist abuse.   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. ……………………………………………………. EXTINCTION REBELLION: POLICE BAN LONDON PROTESTS BBC News reports police have officially issued a London-wide ban on the activist group Extinction Rebellion. And have been…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a Texas police officer who has been charged with murder has resigned after the shooting.  Trump authorises sanctions and slaps tariffs on Turkey in an attempt to punish the historical ally for its deadly offensive in Syria.  Activists remain defiant after Uganda proposes the death penalty for gay sex.  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. ……………………………………………………. TEXAS OFFICER CHARGED WITH MURDER RESIGNS AFTER SHOOTING Arab News says police officer Aaron…

The body of the Iraqi Kurdish youth was discovered by a passerby on a beach in Le Touquet,

Harry Dunn killed by American Anne Sacoolas the wife of a USA diplomat in the UK

BRIEF – ME! – UK NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, 800 people are expected to attend the funeral of hero cop, PC Andrew Harper today.  Queen’s Speech: Law and Order will be the centrepiece of the Queen’s Speech today.   A 20-year-old man has died after being knifed in the chest in south London. A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder.   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. ……………………………………………………. PC ANDREW HARPER: MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE EXPECTED TO ATTEND…

BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a violent meme showing President Trump attacking media figures has been shown at a supporter’s event.  US troops ‘leave’ Kobani as the Turkish Army advances deeper in the South. Japan’s recovery mission begins following the devastating typhoon.  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. ……………………………………………………. TRUMP VIOLENTLY ATTACKS MEDIA FIGURES IN SUPPORTER’S EVENT MEME: NYT France 24 says an internet meme that shows Donald Trump shooting and stabbing media characters and…

Brief. Breif.Me In today’s briefing update, much of the Sunday papers front pages focus is on Brexit.  Boris Johnson is set to offer EU leaders “ a historic grand bargain on Brexit.” There is growing support for a second Brexit referendum amid fears over the PM’s plan.  Brexit, the great distraction. While we focus on leaving the EU, the country’s economic slowdown and inequality have only gotten worse.  Jacob Rees-Mogg says Boris won’t concede too much to the EU.  Tory Brexit wreckers are trying to sabotage the PM’s Brexit and want a delay.  Boris will make post-Brexit Britain…

While politicians expend all of their energy on Brexit, the country’s already troubling levels of inequality and economic slowdown have only gotten worse. This is the distraction that is Brexit and this could have dramatic consequences for the UK’s lawmakers and for its citizens. Millions of pounds have been cut from public spending, the recession inflicted by the banks is still lingering and yet if there wasn’t the domination of Brexit in the news, we would be rioting. The British government had systematically pushed countless British citizens into poverty. Three years have passed since Theresa May became prime minister in…

Typhoon Hagibis batters Japan

Czech police arrest 31, including 14

The area outside of the Arndale near Next, at Exchange Square, has been cordoned off by police.