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Children bear the brunt as the world's biggest measles epidemic sweeps Congo. Sacha Baron Cohen: actor accuses tech giants of running the ‘greatest propaganda machine in history’. Canadian official's email saying Boeing 737MAX software must go.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Brief...

Israel’s Netanyahu charged in corruption cases. US Russia adviser tells lawmakers to stop promoting 'falsehoods'. U.S. labor market slowing; manufacturing mired in weakness.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News is an i...

Britain’s Prince Andrew to step back from public duties. Ambassador testimony blows holes in Trump's Ukraine defence. Fossil fuel production on track for double the safe climate limit.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute N...

White House expert tells hearing that Trump made improper 'demand' of Ukraine. Jeffrey Epstein: prison guards charged with hiding failure to keep watch. Man sues Burger King for cooking vegan burger and meat on same grill.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us...

US angers Palestinians with reversal on Israeli settlements. Nine dead after California sees three mass shootings in four days. Amazon deforestation 'at highest level in a decade'.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News...

Prince Andrew denies claims of Epstein accuser in interview. Fire, rocks and teargas fly in day of battle at Hong Kong university. Firms should develop anti-slavery policies in same way as they fight climate change. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitt...

Impeachment inquiry: President tweets furious attack during envoy testimony. Roger Stone convicted of lying to Congress. Leaf blowers fatal to declining insects.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News is an independent p...

Two dead in California school gun attack. Dismiss, discredit, divert: White House fights impeachment. Climate crisis will affect lifelong health of young, warn doctors.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News is an indepe...

Trump prioritized Biden investigation over Ukraine aid. U.S. household debt at record high, nearing $14 trillion. 'Venice Is On Its Knees': Mayor blames flood tide on climate change.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute New...

Hong Kong protests: Rule of law on 'brink of collapse', police say. US Supreme Court seems to back Trump on key DACA immigration case. Clinton 'under enormous pressure' to run in 2020.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute N...

Brexit party shifts tactics, won’t challenge Tories in vote. UK government delay of Russia report is shaming, says Hillary Clinton. British Airways reviews 'fuel-tankering' over climate concerns.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Fi...

United Kingdom might not exist in a decade, half of UK citizens think. Michael Bloomberg poised for possible 2020 campaign. ‘Greta Thunberg effect' driving growth in carbon offsetting.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute N...

China says it has agreed with U.S. to cancel tariffs in phases. Smaller pro-EU parties unveil electoral pact for UK election. Majority of UK public back 2030 zero-carbon target.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News is...

Mexico Mormons: Nine US citizens, including children, killed in ambush. Jeffrey Epstein: ABC stopped report 'amid Palace threats'. U.S. diplomat Sondland reverses impeachment testimony, says he knew of Ukraine quid pro quo.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us...

Iran to fuel centrifuges in new step away from nuclear deal. US teen vaping numbers climb, fuelled by Juul & mint flavour. Climate crisis: 11,000 scientists warn of ‘untold suffering’.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute N...

British PM accused of cover-up over report on Russian meddling in UK politics. Delhi Judges accuse authorities of 'passing the buck' on air pollution. Apple commits $2.5B to combat California housing crisis.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @Fiv...

Saudi Aramco oil to enter stock market. Judge blocks Trump rule requiring prospective immigrants have health insurance. Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage will not run in UK general election.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Min...

Medicare for All would not raise U.S. middle-class taxes. U.S. looking at new ISIS leader and role in organization. Spain to host U.N. climate talks in December after Chile cancels.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News...

House passes resolution formalizing Impeachment Inquiry. More than 65 dead after fire engulfs train in Pakistan. Rep. Katie Hill decries 'dirtiest gutter politics I've seen' in fiery farewell speech.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews...

Boeing CEO admits mistakes on key 737MAX safety system. Threat to US elections in 2020 is not limited to Russia. Greta Thunberg rejects Nordic Council environmental award.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News is an ind...

US Colonel testifies he raised concerns about Ukraine & Trump. UK lawmakers back December 12th Genral election. Rising sea levels pose threat to homes of 300m people.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News is an independ...

EU grants Brexit delay to January 31st. Pelosi plans to call House vote to formalize impeachment inquiry. Los Angeles wildfire threatens the homes of the stars.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News is an independent pr...

ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dies in US raid. Russian agent Maria Butina returns to Moscow to a hero’s welcome. Essex lorry driver charged with 39 counts of manslaughter.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News is an...

Judge: Justice must give House Mueller grand jury evidence. US budget deficit hits $984 billion, highest in 7 years. EU agrees to Brexit delay, but no date yet.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five Minute News is an independent pr...

UK’s Johnson seeks December 12th Election to break Brexit impasse. Trump's Republican allies push ahead with anti-impeachment drive. Hundreds flee Northern California wildfire amid blackouts.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @FiveMinNews  Five M...