Oliver Laughland tells Rachel Humphrys about the destruction he witnessed in the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. Also today: Chris Hanretty on the Scottish court’s ruling that the British government’s suspension of parliament was unlawfulThe full extent of the devastation brought by Hurricane Dorian is still unfolding. The Read more
Building designer Jolie King and Australian construction manager Mark Firkin (pictured) were arrested in July after they were caught operating the drone near Tehran with a license. Via: British-Australian blogger and her boyfriend who face Iranian jail time
The government was forced to release redacted versions of the documents connected to no-deal Brexit planning, in response to MPs voting for it to happen. Via: Operation Yellowhammer documents are released by Downing Street
The Prime Minister has asked officials at the Department for Transport to produce a ‘factual paper’ on the feasibility of building a bridge across the Irish Sea, writes GUY ADAMS. Via: Why DOES the Prime Minister think he can build a crossing from Scotland to Northern Ireland?
The tape – which dates back to September 8, 1969 – features a conversation between Lennon, McCartney and Harrison at Apple’s headquarters in Savile Row, London. Via: Newly unearthed recording of the Fab Four shows they wanted to record one final album
Pohiva, 78, who had been a champion of democracy and activist for action on climate change, has died after a long illnessThe Pacific is in mourning after Akilisi Pohiva, the prime minister of Tonga, a long-time pro-democracy campaigner and leader in the fight against climate change, died aged 78.Pohiva had Read more
Couple left Perth in 2017 and had been documenting their travels as they drove to London before being detained near TehranThe Australian couple being held in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison have been named as Jolie King and Mark Firkin, who were reportedly arrested 10 weeks ago near the Iranian capital.Firkin Read more
Six-times champion Fallon rides Kilbaha Lady at Doncaster but is beaten by the youngest rider aboard Dubai AcclaimFor a few strides Kieren Fallon looked to be travelling as well as any jockey in the field as he made a brief return to race-riding in the Legends event at Doncaster on Read more
The buildup has not been great for the Azzurri but the return of Matteo Minozzi is reason for optimism Continue reading… Via: Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy team guide
‘The normal boundaries that keep children safe and separate from adult sexual activity were broken by these adults’ Via: Paedophile who made partner's children watch them have sex before abusing them jailed