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Suspending the UK Parliament was unlawful, judges rule. Democratic calls for Trump impeachment grow. US Diets are still too heavy on foods that contribute to heart disease.  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...

Thomas Cook airline collapse triggers largest peacetime repatriation in UK history. Boris Johnson declines to comment on claims he 'awarded public funds to friend'. UN chief urges action to make Earth carbon neutral by 2050.  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 @Th...

Iran asks West to leave Persian Gulf as tensions heighten. Murder trial to begin of white officer who shot black man dead in his home. Twenty-three States sue Trump Administration in escalating battle over emissions standards.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News...

Trump reportedly pressed Ukraine leader for damaging information On Biden. Netanyahu in desperate battle for political survival after poll blow. United States sending troops to bolster Saudi defenses after attack.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an indepe...

Millions take to the streets as climate strike protests hit cities across the world. US Administration blocks ‘urgent’ whistleblower disclosure. Israel's Arabs could lead parliamentary opposition.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production,...

Iran’s top diplomat promises ‘All-out war’ to result if hit for Saudi attack. Fifty one US senators invest in firms they are supposed to regulate. US drone strike intended for Isis hideout kills 30 pine nut workers.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an inde...

Saudi offers 'proof' of Iran's role in oil attack and urges US response. The EU accuses Boris Johnson of only 'pretending' to negotiate a Brexit deal. The New York Fed spent billions to calm the financial market.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an indepen...

Brexit: Supreme court hears claim Boris Johnson abused prorogation more than any PM for 50 years. Netanyahu’s career on the line as Israel votes. Air pollution particles found on foetal side of placentas.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent prod...

Energy prices spike after Saudi oil attack as US blames Iran. Brexit is a 'nightmare', says Luxembourg prime minister. 'Americans are waking up': two thirds say climate crisis must be addressed.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or enable The News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, c...

Major Saudi Arabia oil facilities hit by Houthi drone strikes. TV actress gets prison sentence for college admissions scandal. Police investigate 18th killing of a trans person in the US this year.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent p...

David Cameron has revealed Brexit makes him depressed. Air Force lodges crews at Trump’s Scotland resort up to 40 times. EPA makes rollback of Clean Water rules official. You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering politics...

Supreme Court action on asylum rule denounced as inhumane. Trump Administration Plans to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes. Huawei chief offers to share 5G know-how for a fee. You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering politics, i...

Scottish judges rule Parliament suspension is unlawful. PM Justin Trudeau calls Canadian general election. California passes landmark gig economy rights bill.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering politics, inequalit...

UK opposition rages at Johnson after he suspends Parliament. US National security Advisor John Bolton, is fired. Diesel cars emit more air pollution on hot days. You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering politics, inequal...

UK Parliament prorogation to go ahead, as Speaker stands down. Hurricane Dorian survivors not welcome in the USA. Nearly all British Airways flights canceled as pilots go on strike.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, cover...

Boris Johnson ‘could be jailed for refusing to seek Brexit delay'. Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners in landmark deal. Staggering death toll feared in Bahamas after Dorian's destruction.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent producti...

Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's ex-president, dies aged 95. Brexit crisis grows as opposition rejects snap election call. Trump rolls back vehicle emissions rules.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering politics, inequality...

Boris Johnson seeks UK election bid as political foes push back and his brother quits. Pentagon pulls funds for military schools, daycare to pay for border wall with Mexico. Trump hurricane map mysteriously loops in Alabama.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  T...

Walmart changes gun policies after shootings. Boris Johnson challenges Jeremy Corbyn to back an October election. Rescuers in Bahamas face a blasted landscape.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering politics, inequali...

Boris Johnson’s Conservative party loses it’s majority in Parliament. UK currency volatile as investors try to gauge Brexit risks. Cancer 'biggest middle-age killer in rich nations'. You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, cover...

Bahamas slammed by category five hurricane Dorian. General Election discussions in Number 10 amid Brexit battle. Berlin zoo celebrates rare birth of panda twins.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering politics, inequa...

Death toll in West Texas shooting rampage rises to 7. German president asks Poland to forgive Nazi ‘tyranny’. Bahamas slammed by category 5 hurricane Dorian.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering politics, inequality...

Thousands protest across the UK against parliaments suspension. Demonstrators defy ban on march in Hong Kong and light fires. Hundreds of young people join Greta Thunberg in climate protest outside UN.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independe...

Hong Kong police crackdown on democracy activists. Europeans wrongly denied their right to stay in the UK. White House aide fired after leaks on Trump family.  You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an independent production, covering politics, inequalit...

Boris Johnson faces third legal battle over the suspension of parliament. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is now in the projected path of Hurricane Dorian. The US proposes easing rules on climate-changing oil emissions. You can subscribe to The News with your favourite podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play THE NEWS with Anthony Davis podcast.  Follow us on Twitter @TheNews_Podcast  The News is an indep...