August 20, 2023 - Brief Briefing

Sara Sharif: 10-year-old found dead at Woking home previously ‘known to authorities’ – as police continue hunt for father

Sara Sharif – the 10-year-old girl found dead at her home in Woking – was previously known to authorities, Surrey County Council has said....

by admin August 20, 2023

Sara Sharif: 10-year-old found dead at Woking home previously 'known to authorities' - as police continue hunt for father

Hilary: California braces for first tropical storm in 84 years as Mexico reels from its impact

California is bracing for its first tropical storm in 84 years with almost 1,000 flights cancelled and the ongoing actors’ strike called off due...

by admin August 20, 2023

Hilary: California braces for first tropical storm in 84 years as Mexico reels from its impact

World

Women’s World Cup: Spain’s match-winner Olga Carmona found out father had died after game

The Spanish star who scored the match-winning goal against England in Sunday’s World Cup final found out her father had died after the game....

by admin August 20, 2023

Women's World Cup: Spain's match-winner Olga Carmona found out father had died after game

Women’s World Cup: Calls to recognise Lionesses with honours when they return from heroic campaign

England fans are calling for the Lionesses to be given honours and a homecoming parade following their efforts at the World Cup. Sarina Wiegman‘s...

by admin August 20, 2023

Women's World Cup: Calls to recognise Lionesses with honours when they return from heroic campaign

Business

England captain Stokes seeks edge with launch of venture fund

Ben Stokes, the England Test cricket captain, and former team-mate Stuart Broad are among a group of leading sportsmen backing a new venture capital...

by admin August 20, 2023

England captain Stokes seeks edge with launch of venture fund

Phil Spencer describes details of ‘horrendous’ car accident that killed both his parents

TV presenter Phil Spencer has spoken out following the death of his parents in a car crash at their home, calling it “horrendous” but...

by admin August 20, 2023

Phil Spencer describes details of 'horrendous' car accident that killed both his parents

Politics

London mayor Sadiq Khan’s office accused of ‘alarmingly cosy relationship’ to ‘silence’ ULEZ criticism

Sadiq Khan’s deputy and a scientist the mayor’s office helps to fund have been accused of working together in an attempt to criticise research...

by admin August 20, 2023

London mayor Sadiq Khan's office accused of 'alarmingly cosy relationship' to 'silence' ULEZ criticism

Lucy Letby: Retired nursing chief says she didn’t have enough information to remove baby killer from unit

A former nursing chief who was accused of refusing to remove Lucy Letby from a neonatal unit despite staff concerns has said she was...

by admin August 20, 2023

Lucy Letby: Retired nursing chief says she didn't have enough information to remove baby killer from unit

World

Women’s World Cup: Heartbreak for England as Lionesses miss out on final glory after defeat to Spain

England’s Lionesses have missed out on glory at the Women’s World Cup after being beaten 1-0 by Spain. Closely missing out on repeating their...

by admin August 20, 2023

World

Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft ‘crashes into moon’

Russia has reported that its Luna-25 spacecraft which launched earlier this month has crashed into the moon. The unmanned robot lander crashed after it...

by admin August 20, 2023

Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft 'crashes into moon'

Hurricane Hilary set to be southern California’s first tropical storm in 84 years with potentially ‘catastrophic’ flooding

Southern California is bracing for its first tropical storm in 84 years, bringing potentially “historic” levels of rainfall. The extreme conditions set to batter...

by admin August 20, 2023