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Trump lifts Turkey sanctions and claims victory after deal. 39 dead in one of UK’s worst trafficking cases. Amazon rainforest 'close to irreversible tipping point'.  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 independen...

Brexit bill 'in limbo' as MPs reject timetable. Canada's Trudeau clings to power. Netanyahu suffers defeat in failing to form Israeli Government.  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 production, cover...

Residents of northeast Syria city pelt departing US troops. UK speaker denies Boris Johnson second vote on Brexit deal. Northern Ireland laws on abortion, same-sex marriage set to 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 Minut...

MPs put brakes on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal with rebel amendment. McConnell condemns Trump over Syria as impeachment inquiry ramps up. Clinton email probe finds no deliberate mishandling of classified information.  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 Twit...

Syria Kurds accuse Turkey of violating cease-fire. Blast at Afghan mosque kills 62 during prayers. Boeing pilots' messages on 737MAX safety raise new questions.  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 and EU reach Brexit deal, with Parliament as next hurdle. US envoy key to Ukraine probe distances himself from Trump. Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings has died.  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 indep...

Turkey-Syria offensive: Not our problem, says US President. Trump says he thought grieving parents wanted to meet driver. Obama endorses Canada's Trudeau for re-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 Minute News is an inde...

Brexit: Narrow path to deal at EU summit, says Barnier. British holidaymakers 'traumatised' after arrest at US border. Fort Worth shooting: Police officer charged with murder.  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...

US troops scramble for the exits in Syria. UK Queen's Speech: New laws on crime, health and the environment. Uber launches boat service in Nigeria's megacity Lagos.  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 independen...

Turkish forces say they’ve captured key Syrian border town. Kevin McAleenan resigns as acting US homeland security secretary. Tokyo area shuts down as powerful typhoon lashes Japan.  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...

Trump Had Marie Yovanovitch Removed on ‘False Claims,’ She Tells House Inquiry. One dead in blaze raging round Los Angeles. California bans private prisons and immigration detention centers.  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 Mi...

Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar say they 'see pathway' to Brexit deal. US Diplomat's wife will not return to UK to after Harry Dunn crash death. Two businessmen linked to Trump Ukraine scandal arrested on U.S. charges.  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 Tw...

Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria. Democrats willing to risk 2020 chances to impeach Trump. Power outages begin in California to prevent wildfires. 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 in...

Brexit Deal essentially impossible, after Boris talks with Angela. Democrats to subpoena ambassador blocked from testifying by Trump. U.S. Supreme Court divided over gay, transgender employment protection.  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 @FiveM...

Turkey-Syria border: Kurds bitter as US troops withdraw. Extinction Rebellion Protests: Arrests in Sydney,Amsterdam and London. How cells sense oxygen wins Nobel prize.  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 @TheNews_Podcast  Five Minute News is an in...

Second official reportedly considering whistleblower complaint against Trump. Immigrant rights groups slam US policy requiring migrant health insurance. Six elephants die trying to save each other.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is...

Boris Johnson faces new constitutional crisis as Brexit talks grind to a halt. Diplomats pushed Ukraine to investigate, dangled Trump visit. Rise in persistent UTIs could be linked to antibiotics crackdown.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The...

US-Europe dispute threatens main artery of world trade. Not just Ukraine, Trump now calls for China to probe Bidens. Las Vegas shooting victims reach $735m settlement.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, cov...

Democrats to subpoena White House for Ukraine documents. Boris Johnson: UK is offering Brexit ‘compromise’ to EU. Bernie Sanders cancels campaign events for artery blockage surgery. You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent pr...

Meghan Markle takes legal action against British newspaper. Georgia abortion ban overturned. Russian alcohol consumption down 43%, WHO report says. You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enabl e The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering politics, ineq...

BBC reverses decision on Naga Munchetty ‘race complaint'. US President impeachment: Whistleblower 'endangered' by Trump criticism. 315 billion-tonne iceberg breaks off Antarctica.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent pro...

Trump’s past phone-call memos also concealed. Boris Johnson referred to police watchdog over US businesswoman links. Skin cancer: Half of people surviving advanced melanoma. You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production...

Hundreds freed in Kaduna police raid on a Nigerian 'torture house'. Trump impeachment inquiry: Whistleblower 'is CIA officer'. McDonald's joins Beyond Meat bandwagon with tests on plant based patties.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News...

UK PM Johnson faces backlash over extreme language. White House tried to ‘lock down’ call Ukraine details. Whistleblower who exposed HIV scandal in China dies.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering po...

Memo confirms president urged Biden inquiry as Trump impeachment gets underway. Furious UK MP’s spar with government after suspension. We’re all in big trouble’: Climate panel sees a dire future.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an...