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29/07/2019
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
30/07/2019 Scotland Yard is mired in a row over its discredited investigation into claims of a paedophile ring at Westminster.
A police watchdog has defended the investigation into an alleged VIP paedophile ring.
Hundreds of children sexually abused by "predatory carers" in Nottingham
Inquiry finds children were abused over decades while in care and failed by authorities.
01/08/2019 Hundreds evacuated in Derbyshire town
Whaley Bridge residents told to head to school after part of reservoir wall collapsed
02/08/2019 Lib Dems seek more pacts with other "remain" supporting parties after by-election victory
Lib Dems seek more pacts with other "remain" supporting parties after by-election victory
03/08/2019 Hong Kong clashes
Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protestors
04/08/2019 Mass shooting in El Paso is "act of domestic terrorism"
The White House denies that President Trump has fuelled an atmosphere of racial hatred
05/08/2019 US mass shootings: Trump condemns racism and white supremacy
President Trump condemns bigotry, racism and white supremacy after two mass shootings.
06/08/2019 Chelsea Football Club apologise for historical child sexual abuse
A report says former youth players at Chelsea suffered sexual abuse in the 1970s.
07/08/2019 BA flight disruption
Thousands of air passengers stranded after IT glitch.
08/08/2019 Scientists urge diet and farming changes to tackle climate change
A UN report says eating more plant-based foods could help reduce global warming.
09/08/2019 Economy shrinks for first time since 2012
Chancellor insists UK economy is strong despite 0.2% decline Power cuts hit parts of UK
10/08/2019
11/08/2019 PM promises more prison places and extends stop-and-search
Boris Johnson says he'll combat crime as Labour warns his plans could cause "unrest".
12/08/2019 China warns Hong Kong protesters
Beijing threatens to use "iron fist" after pro-democracy activists paralysed HK airport.
13/08/2019 PM in "tough" talks over UK-US trade deal
Boris Johnson and President Trump are negotiating a partial trade agreement for November.
14/08/2019 Prime Minister accuses MPs who want to block Brexit of collaborating with the EU
Boris Johnson has accused MPs who want to block Brexit of collaborating with the EU
15/08/2019 Drug deaths at record high
Rise in fatalities from illicit drug use Mixed response to Corbyn Brexit plan
16/08/2019 Newly-wed police officer murdered in Berkshire
10 people aged between 13 and 30 arrested
17/08/2019 Extra time to quiz PC death suspects
Police get more time to question 10 suspects about officer's death.
18/08/2019 Government insists leaked Whitehall documents on no-deal Brexit are outdated 'worst case' scenario
Government insists leaked Whitehall documents on no-deal Brexit are 'worst case' scenario
19/08/2019 EU 'will change its Brexit stance'
Boris Johnson says he's confident the EU will change its Brexit stance.
20/08/2019 Prime Minister says 'anti-democratic' backstop must be scrapped
Prime Minister says 'anti-democratic' Irish border backstop must be scrapped
21/08/2019 Future of high speed rail link in doubt
The future of HS2, the high speed rail link between London and Manchester, is in doubt
22/08/2019 President Macron say the Irish backstop is indispensible
But the French leader did not rule out renegotiating the Withdrawal Deal
23/08/2019 EU countries warn Brazil to do more about Amazon wildfires
A huge trade deal between the EU and South America is under threat.
Prince Andrew speaks out on Epstein friendship
Prince Andrew says he saw no criminal behaviour during friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
25/08/2019 Victory for England's cricketers keeps Ashes alive
England have fought back against Australia to win the third test at Headingley.
26/08/2019 Trump hints at Iran talks
President Trump tells G7 summit he may soon meet Iran's president
27/08/2019 No-deal Brexit opponents agree strategy
Opposition leaders want to pass a law to stop the UK leaving the EU without an agreement
28/08/2019 PM moves to suspend parliament
MPs accuse Boris Johnson of subverting democracy