China: Economy under pressure as services sector slumps into contraction August 31, 2021 China’s businesses and the broader economy came under increasing pressure in August as factory activity expanded at a slower pace while the services sector slumped into contraction, raising the likelihood of more near-term policy support to boost growth. Watch the full report.
Dominic Raab denies pushing to leave Kabul airport gate open before blast August 31, 2021 The UK government coordinated closely with the United States and did not push to keep a gate open at Kabul airport where a suicide bomber killed 13 US troops and scores of Afghan civilians, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said today. Watch the full report.
Geronimo taken from Gloucestershire farm by police as other alpacas watch on August 31, 2021 Geronimo the alpaca has been taken from the farm where he lives by Government vets supported by a police escort. Avon and Somerset Police officers attended the site in Wickwar, South Gloucestershire shortly before 11am this morning alongside three people dressed in blue overalls, masks and goggles. Geronimo has twice tested positive for bovine tuberculosis [...]
Lady Diana: Today marks 24 years since Princess of Wales died in a Paris car crash August 31, 2021 Today marks twenty-four years since Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a Paris car crash. The princess – the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex’s late mother – was just 36 was she was killed on 31 August 1997. Nearly a quarter of a century on from Diana’s shock death, the statue commissioned [...]
24m cats and dogs in UK: Pet food giant Jollyes eyes 20 new shops as pet ownership explodes August 31, 2021 To deal with increased demand from Brits who bought animals during the pandemic, pet food seller Jollyes said this morning will create around 150 new jobs as it opens 20 new shops. The company stressed it had seen significant growth over the past two years and was accelerating its plans by opening the new sites [...]
War in Yemen: Second bomb-laden drone hits Abha airport in Saudi Arabia August 31, 2021 Eight people were wounded and a civilian plane was damaged after a bomb-laden drone targeted an airport in south-western Saudi Arabia this morning, the country’s state television reported. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, the second such strike on Abha airport in the last 24 hours. The earlier attack caused no [...]
Sturgeon deal with Scottish Greens brings green politicians into govt for first time in UK August 31, 2021 The Scottish Government’s new power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens will bring Green representatives into government for the first time anywhere in the UK. Nicola Sturgeon plans to set out details of her government’s deal with the Greens as Holyrood returns after the summer recess. The first day of business is also expected to see [...]
Scotland a world leader on climate change? Absolutely not, says Greta Thunberg August 31, 2021 Scotland should not be seen as a world leader on climate change, as the Scottish Government claims, according to climate activist Greta Thunberg. The Swedish teenager said she has not yet decided whether she will travel to COP26, the global UN climate conference in Glasgow next month, but will do if it is “considered safe [...]
Watch: Armed robbers hit several banks, using locals as human shields August 31, 2021 Armed robbers hit several banks in a small Brazilian city on Monday, using locals as human shields, leaving a trail of explosive devices, and shooting at police in an assault that killed at least three people, a senior state security official said. Watch the full report.
Watch: Taliban roam around Kabul airport after completion of US withdrawal August 31, 2021 A video uploaded to social media purported to show members of the Taliban in Kabul airport as the United States completed the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan. Watch the full report.