Government tells EU it will not allow even a short delay to Brexit, despite being told it will be ‘impossible’ for parliament to ratify any new agreement in time Via: Brexit: Fresh doubts over Boris Johnson's commitment to deal after extension ruled out
‘They can’t understand why the government is focusing on the trivia of Brexit when the world is burning,’ campaigner says Via: 'We are left with no choice': Extinction Rebellion launch four-day climate protest in Manchester
Headteacher unions have urged ‘caution’ until details are set out in spending review Via: Boris Johnson pledges £14bn boost to schools over three years after 'funding crisis' warnings
Two helicopter pilots showed their death-defying aerial acrobatic skills as they performed a breathtaking backflip at the Central Iowa Airshow. Via: Daredevil pilots turn their helicopter upside down in death-defying backflip
A tourist visiting Australia has seen a huge carpet python devouring a currawong while it hung from his roof. Via: Carpet python eats currawong on a roof in Australia
Roger Bullman, 54, was pictured in Phuket, Thailand, as he awaits trial for throttling British IT consultant Amitpal Singh Bajaj, 34, after an early morning row over his singing on August 21 Via: Bodybuilder seen enjoying his freedom just NINE DAYS after choking to death British father
Delia and Mick Cunningham from Northamptonshire were left devastated after rogue workmen had not only botched their £34,000 renovations – but effectively moved in. Via: Couple find cowboy builders had botched the £34,000 renovations and held alcohol-fuelled parties
Sonia Khan was dramatically axed after being accused of staying in touch with people close to her former boss, Philip Hammond. Via: No10 chief Dominic Cummings in row over sacking Sajid Javid aide
All the latest ahead of the weekend, including Arsenal-Spurs Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendChampions League group-by-group guide: predictions and star playersAny thoughts? You can email John | Tweet @johnbrewin_ 2.52pm BST Kyle Walker-Peters didn’t get a call either. Related: Pep Guardiola ‘a little bit surprised’ Read more
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Britain posts the weakest GDP figures for the second quarter of 2019Canada beats forecasts with 0.9% growthUK lagged behind major rivals in Q2Mortgage approvals hit two-year highUK house prices flat in August 2.45pm BST The New York stock market has Read more