August 2024 - Brief Briefing

Divisions exposed as Sunday vote gives far-right chance to tighten grip in Germany

In eastern Germany, anti-far-right protestors are worried. “Nazis out,” they shout as a long line winds its way down the street. The far-right is...

by admin August 31, 2024

Divisions exposed as Sunday vote gives far-right chance to tighten grip in Germany

Politics

The ‘packed legislative agenda’ MPs can expect on return to parliament

Bills on renters’ reform and water company regulation are set to be among a “packed legislative agenda” for parliament when MPs return from their...

by admin August 31, 2024

The 'packed legislative agenda' MPs can expect on return to parliament

Former Premier League defender Sol Bamba dies aged 39

Former Premier League defender Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39 after falling ill before a match in Turkey. Bamba, who used...

by admin August 31, 2024

Former Premier League defender Sol Bamba dies aged 39

Fire crews tackle ‘out of control’ blaze on film set near The O2 after pre-planned explosions

Firefighters were called to reports of explosions near The O2 in London – which was part of a “pre-planned filming event” but “spread out...

by admin August 31, 2024

Fire crews tackle 'out of control' blaze on film set near The O2 after pre-planned explosions

Siblings aged six and 16 among several killed after bus overturns on Mississippi motorway

Seven people have been killed and dozens more injured after a bus crash in Mississippi. A six-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister were among...

by admin August 31, 2024

Siblings aged six and 16 among several killed after bus overturns on Mississippi motorway

Oasis tickets officially sold out – as fans complain about surge in prices

Oasis fans have scrambled for tickets for the band’s reunion tour, battling technical issues and waiting for hours in virtual queues. Noel and Liam...

by admin August 31, 2024

Oasis tickets officially sold out - as fans complain about surge in prices

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage, tour manager says

US rapper Fatman Scoop has died aged 53, his tour manager has said. In a post on social media, Birch Michael – known as...

by admin August 31, 2024

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage, tour manager says

Mother and chef die days after Notting Hill Carnival attacks

Two people have died after being attacked in separate incidents during Notting Hill Carnival over the bank holiday weekend. Cher Maximen, 32, was at...

by admin August 31, 2024

Mother and chef die days after Notting Hill Carnival attacks

Islamic State militants armed with ‘grenades’ and ‘suicide belts’ killed in raid, US says

At least 15 Islamic State militants have been killed in a coordinated attack by US and Iraqi forces, according to US Central Command. Soldiers...

by admin August 31, 2024

Islamic State militants armed with 'grenades' and 'suicide belts' killed in raid, US says

Forgotten rust belt town embraces Donald Trump – despite his broken promises

They were queuing at dawn for a rally that wouldn’t start for hours. Such is the draw of Donald Trump in places like this....

by admin August 31, 2024

Forgotten rust belt town embraces Donald Trump - despite his broken promises

World

Islamic State militants armed with ‘grenades’ and ‘suicide belts’ killed in raid, US says

At least 15 Islamic State militants have been killed in a coordinated attack by US and Iraqi forces, according to US Central Command. Soldiers...

by admin August 31, 2024

Business

Concorde successor Reaction Engines scrambles to avert collapse

A British hypersonic aviation campaign which has been hailed as a successor to Concorde is this weekend racing to avert collapse. Sky News has...

by admin August 31, 2024

Concorde successor Reaction Engines scrambles to avert collapse

Sports

Kershaw exits start in 2nd with pain in big toe

Associated Press Aug 30, 2024, 11:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — 1 Related Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts immediately came out of...

by admin August 31, 2024

Kershaw exits start in 2nd with pain in big toe

Sports

Harper: Ailing elbow, wrist will be OK come Oct.

Associated Press Aug 30, 2024, 11:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — 1 Related The Phillies rely heavily on Harper, their franchise star...

by admin August 31, 2024

Harper: Ailing elbow, wrist will be OK come Oct.

Sports

Royals 1B Pasquantino suffers broken thumb

ESPN News Services Aug 30, 2024, 11:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions 1 Related The Royals said Pasquantino would undergo further testing Friday. Erceg...

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Royals 1B Pasquantino suffers broken thumb

Transfer Deadline Day: Raheem Sterling completes Arsenal move as England forwards make moves

Raheem Sterling has moved to Arsenal in a season-long loan deal completed in the final minutes of the transfer window. New Chelsea boss Enzo...

by admin August 31, 2024

Transfer Deadline Day: Raheem Sterling completes Arsenal move as England forwards make moves

Matthew Perry: Doctor charged in connection with death of Friends actor appears in court

One of the doctors charged in connection with the death of Friends star Matthew Perry has appeared in a federal court. Mark Chavez, 54,...

by admin August 31, 2024

Matthew Perry: Doctor charged in connection with death of Friends actor appears in court

Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands in ‘Serial’ case as court orders new hearing

Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands after Maryland’s highest court ordered the hearing to be redone. At the age of 17, in 2000, Syed...

by admin August 31, 2024

Adnan Syed's murder conviction still stands in 'Serial' case as court orders new hearing

Business

American conglomerate GE swoops for British start-up Satavia

GE, one of the world’s best-known conglomerates has swooped to buy a British climate technology start-up in its quest to reduce the aviation industry’s...

by admin August 31, 2024