UK PM Boris Johnson to override EU Withdrawal Agreement -- or even walk away with no deal

The UK is threatening to walk away from post-Brexit talks with the EU and pursue a no-deal outcome if an agreement is not struck before the European Council in October. 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson had argued his government would "get Brexit done" with an "oven-ready deal," yet now says if both sides can't reconcile their differences in the coming weeks, then Britain will "accept that and move on," claiming this would be a "good outcome" for the country.

The deadline for a free-trade deal is at the end of this year. 

From London, Benji Hyer reports.  

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French government and police step up hunt for suspects in horse mutilation cases

The French government and police are stepping up their hunt for suspects in cases that have seen more than 30 horses mutilated or killed in the last six months.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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India's COVID19 tally overtakes Brazil, becomes second worst-hit country globally

India's overtaken Brazil to become the second worst-hit country in the world. It's recorded more than 90,000 new COVID19 cases for the second straight day.

This even as urban metro services have restarted across more than four major cities. Experts say India must brace for an even bigger surge in cases in the days ahead.

Neha Poonia has more.

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UK: BREXIT AGREEMENT BY MID-OCTOBER, OR 'NO DEAL'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says if a trade agreement isn't reached with the EU by mid-October, both sides should accept a No Deal scenario and 'move on.'

A fresh round of Brexit talks starts on Tuesday.

There's concern in Brussels after reports the UK is planning legislation that could override parts of last year's Withdrawal Agreement with the EU.

Downing Street says this is contingency planning in case trade talks fail.

Former Conservative cabinet minister Michael Heseltine says the government's actions are counter-productive.

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Tanzania Government Dismisses Human Rights Report

The Tanzanian government has dismissed a report by Human Rights Watch which suggests that local authorities have stepped up repression of opposition political parties, Non-Governmental organizations, and the media ahead of this year's general election on October 28th.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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Protests in Belarus enter fifth week

Protesters in Belarus continue to take to the streets a month after the country's contested presidential election. An estimated 100,000 people gathered in the capital Minsk on Sunday calling for Alexander Lukashenko to step down. Julia Chapman has more.

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Typhoon lashes southeast coast of Korean Peninsula

Typhoon Haishen has struck the southeast coast of South Korea with heavy rain and strong winds. It's the second typhoon to hit the Korean Peninsula within a week. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Hong Kong police dismisses criticism of tactics over protest arrests

Hong Kong's police force is dismissing criticism of its tactics when breaking up protest events on Sunday. Almost 300 people were arrested as protesters gathered to denounce the government's postponement of the September 6th legislative council election. 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Novak Djokovic apologises after US Open Disqualification

Novak Djokovic has been disqualified from the US Open after accidentally hitting a line judge with a tennis ball during his fourth-round match.

The Men's Number 1 seed was seeking his 18th grand slam title.

Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Jacob Blake records video message from hospital

Jacob Blake, an African American man who was shot by a white police officer in Kenosha Wisconsin, has spoken publicly for the first time since the incident.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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More than 200 people airlifted from California wildfire

More than two hundred people have been rescued by helicopter from a
wildfire in California.

Some were seriously injured after becoming trapped by the blaze.

Sarah Walton reports

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[Preview] Wall St eyes jobs data and consumer prices

[Preview] Traders will be eyeing US consumer price data in the coming
week, along with more signs of the health of the labor market.

It follows data last week that showed the unemployment rate has fallen
below 10% for the first time since the start of the pandemic in March.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump Denies Calling US Soldiers "Losers"

A report published in The Atlantic magazine says President Trump has privately referred to American soldiers killed in combat as "losers" and "suckers."

The President has denied making the comments. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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WHO warns Covid-19 vaccine may not be ready til 'mid-2021'

The World Health Organization has warned that a coronavirus vaccine may not be readily available until mid-2021. 

The WHO is urging wealthier nations to join its COVAX facility, which aims to ensure fair distribution of a vaccine with lower income countries. 

Lucy Hough is our Europe Correspondent. 

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Former Australian PM Tony Abbott -- accused of sexist comments -- appointed to UK Board of Trade

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been given a top job advising the British government on trade, despite being condemned by several MPs for allegedly homophobic and sexist remarks.

Mr Abbott will now sit on the UK Board of Trade, set up to help with new post-Brexit deals with countries around the world. 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Protests grow, officers suspended, over Daniel Prude killing

Protestors have clashed with police in the city of Rochester, New York, following the release of a video showing the arrest of Daniel Prude, a black man who was killed in police custody.

The case has further inflamed tensions over a series of incidents involving police and black people.

Our US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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Police in Portland fatally shoot man accused of killing right wing protester

Police have fatally shot a man in Portland, Oregon while trying to arrest him for the killing of a right wing protester.

Michael Reinoehl was accused of shooting a conservative demonstrator during recent Black Lives Matter protests in the city.

Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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US adds 1.4m jobs as jobless rate falls below 10%

The US economy added 1.4 million jobs in the last month, a sign that
employers are rehiring workers previously laid off due to COVID-19.

The unemployment rate fell below 10% for the first time since the
start of the pandemic in March.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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The Lancet publishes Russian vaccine data

International medical journal the Lancet has published peer-reviewed data from Russia's vaccine clinical trial. The results found antibodies in 100% of those vaccinated, with no adverse side effects. Julia Chapman has more.

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New stats show levelling off of Covid-19 cases in England

Just 0.05% of people in England had coronavirus between 19th-25th August, according to the Office for National Statistics, part of the UK Statistics Authority. 

The ONS estimates cases there were around 2000 new Covid-19 cases per day in the community in England over that same period, a levelling off after a small increase in July. 

Benji Hyer has more details from London. 

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