Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 26 Sep 2016
- 1. Russia accused of war crimes during UN meeting
- 2. McDonnell: Labour will save UK manufacturing
- 3. May camp denies 'lily-livered' claim
- 4. Ben Needham: Police dig begins in Kos
- 5. China slowdown 'threatens world economy'
- 6. Prince George's royal snub to Justin Trudeau
- 7. Woman of 26 becomes airline captain
- 8. Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer dies aged 87
- 9. Mooning banned in Australia
- 10. Briefing: What to expect from Trump and Clinton's first debate
1. Russia accused of war crimes during UN meeting
Russia was repeatedly and directly accused of committing war crimes in Syria during a UN meeting yesterday. UK ambassador Matthew Rycroft said Moscow had used bunker-busting bombs on civilian homes, killing "dozens, if not hundreds". The diplomat was joined by his US and French counterparts in a walk-out from the chamber.
2. McDonnell: Labour will save UK manufacturing
John McDonnell will say today that a future Labour government would intervene in the economy to bring about a "manufacturing renaissance". Delivering his keynote speech at the party conference today, the shadow chancellor will also promise that Labour would not stand by and watch steel and other UK industries flounder.
3. May camp denies 'lily-livered' claim
Sources close to Theresa May have hit back after a new book claimed David Cameron branded her "lily-livered" when she urged him not to push for an emergency brake on EU immigration. Supporters says her private correspondence showed May twice wrote to the then prime minister asking for such a move.
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4. Ben Needham: Police dig begins in Kos
Kerry Needham, the mother of missing toddler Ben, has been told to "prepare for the worst" by police investigating claims the 21-month-old was accidentally killed by a digger 25 years ago. South Yorkshire officer have arrived on the Greek island of Kos, from where Ben vanished in 1991, to begin detailed excavation work in the search for remains.
5. China slowdown 'threatens world economy'
A former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund has told the BBC that China's economic growth is slowing "much more than the official figures show". Ken Rogoff said the slowdown is the biggest threat the global economy faces and that a "hard landing" for the Chinese economy could not be ruled out.
6. Prince George's royal snub to Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau found himself being snubbed by Prince George when the toddler arrived in Canada with his parents at the start of the royal visit. The three-year-old royal refused to give the Prime Minister either a high-five or a handshake, much to the amusement of Canadians. One Twitter user called it a perfect metaphor for global politics.
7. Woman of 26 becomes airline captain
A British woman may be the world's youngest commerical airline captain. Kate McWilliams, 26, started flying in the air cadets at 13 before joining easyJet as a first officer in 2011. She is based at Gatwick Airport and still flies for the budget carrier, piloting to destinations including Reykjavik, Tel Aviv and Marrakech.
8. Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer dies aged 87
US golfer Arnold Palmer has died at the age of 87. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history, Palmer found international fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s, when he won seven major titles in seven seasons. He won more than 90 tournaments worldwide and was later seen as an ambassador for the game.
9. Mooning banned in Australia
Mooning - exposing your bare buttocks in public - has been made a crime in the Australian state of Victoria under new laws that also ban streaking and singing "an obscene song or ballad". The legislation is designed to separate prank nudity from sexual offences. First-time mooners or streakers could spend up to two months in jail.
10. Briefing: What to expect from Trump and Clinton's first debate
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her Republican
rival Donald Trump are preparing to square off in the first of three
televised debates ahead of the November vote. "It's a moment that
could be the most consequential yet of the 2016 election," says
Reuters.
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