October 20, 2024 - Brief Briefing

Middle East conflict: Explosions in Beirut after Israel vows to target Hezbollah’s financial arm

Explosions have erupted in the Lebanese capital Beirut after Israel threatened “imminent strikes” on Hezbollah’s financial sites. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on...

by admin October 20, 2024

Middle East conflict: Explosions in Beirut after Israel vows to target Hezbollah's financial arm

Government calls on British public to share experiences and ideas to ‘help fix our NHS’

The British public and clinicians are being asked to share their experiences and ideas to “help fix our NHS”. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is...

by admin October 20, 2024

Government calls on British public to share experiences and ideas to 'help fix our NHS'

Ban new under-21 drivers from carrying similar-aged passengers, AA says

New, young drivers should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age, the AA has said. The restriction should be in place for...

by admin October 20, 2024

Ban new under-21 drivers from carrying similar-aged passengers, AA says

Sports

Dodgers’ Kopech to open G6, Freeman not starting

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 20, 2024, 05:01 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018...

by admin October 20, 2024

Dodgers' Kopech to open G6, Freeman not starting

Sports

Soto powers Yanks to 1st World Series since ’09

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterOct 20, 2024, 03:03 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the...

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Soto powers Yanks to 1st World Series since '09

Technology

Top crypto PAC targets close House races as 2024 election hits final stages

“Make Bitcoin Great Again” hats displayed for sale at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, US, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Former US...

by admin October 20, 2024

Top crypto PAC targets close House races as 2024 election hits final stages

Georgia: Authorities investigate ‘catastrophic failure’ of dock gangway that collapsed and killed seven

Authorities have said they are investigating the “catastrophic failure” of a dock gangway that collapsed and killed seven people in Sapelo Island, Georgia. Crowds...

by admin October 20, 2024

Georgia: Authorities investigate 'catastrophic failure' of dock gangway that collapsed and killed seven

Technology

Elon Musk offers $1 million a day to entice swing state voters to sign petition

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk, who supports Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump, gestures as he speaks about voting during...

by admin October 20, 2024

Elon Musk offers million a day to entice swing state voters to sign petition

Elon Musk vows to give away $1m a day to someone who signs America PAC petition

Elon Musk has promised to give away $1m a day until the US election to someone who signs his online petition. The Tesla boss...

by admin October 20, 2024

Elon Musk vows to give away m a day to someone who signs America PAC petition

Children’s soft play centre apologises over body bag Halloween decorations

A children’s soft play centre has apologised and removed its realistic-looking Halloween body bags after concerns from “shocked” parents. One mother, who took her...

by admin October 20, 2024

Children's soft play centre apologises over body bag Halloween decorations

Business

Doubts grow over Reaction Engines rescue deal with UAE fund

The prospects of a rescue deal being struck for a British hypersonic aviation pioneer appeared to recede this weekend when it emerged that talks...

by admin October 20, 2024

Doubts grow over Reaction Engines rescue deal with UAE fund

Politics

Budget 2024: ‘Difficult and big choices’ coming, health secretary warns

The health secretary has warned of “difficult and big choices” coming in the budget, as he refused to rule out freezing tax thresholds. Wes...

by admin October 20, 2024

Budget 2024: 'Difficult and big choices' coming, health secretary warns

Science

Is the Milky Way Part of a Bigger Cosmic Structure than We Thought?

Recent research has led to a new understanding of our galaxy’s position within the universe. A fresh study suggests that the Milky Way may...

by admin October 20, 2024

Is the Milky Way Part of a Bigger Cosmic Structure than We Thought?

World

Moldovans head to the polls for presidential election and EU referendum

Moldovans head to the polls today in a vote which could decide if the country moves closer to Europe or back towards Russia. Around...

by admin October 20, 2024

Moldovans head to the polls for presidential election and EU referendum

World

Dad of baby girl who died in the Channel says ‘she slipped from my hand’

The father of a baby girl killed in the English Channel says he fought desperately to hold on to her, but she slipped from...

by admin October 20, 2024

Dad of baby girl who died in the Channel says 'she slipped from my hand'

World

King and Queen join Sydney church congregation as Australia tour begins

The King has attended a Sydney church service as part of the monarch’s first tour of Australia since his accession to the throne. The...

by admin October 20, 2024

King and Queen join Sydney church congregation as Australia tour begins

Science

STAR1 Robot Hits 8 mph Thanks to Sneakers in Gobi Desert Run

A new humanoid robot from China has set a record by running at a top speed of just over 8 miles per hour (3.6...

by admin October 20, 2024

STAR1 Robot Hits 8 mph Thanks to Sneakers in Gobi Desert Run

Science

Standing too long can harm your circulation, research shows.

Standing desks have become a popular alternative for office workers looking to break up long hours of sitting. However, a study led by the...

by admin October 20, 2024

Standing too long can harm your circulation, research shows.

Sports

ALCS Game 5 live: Yanks eye pennant

Oct 19, 2024, 08:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After two thrilling matchups in Cleveland, the New York Yankees are one win away from...

by admin October 20, 2024

Science

Can moving trees save the monarch butterflies in Mexico?

An innovative project aimed at cultivating new oyamel fir forests in central Mexico holds promise for the survival of monarch butterflies, which rely on...

by admin October 20, 2024