Daily post news of 2nd october 2019

Here are the top news stories from The Daily Post on October 2nd, 2019:

Top Stories

  1. Brexit: Boris Johnson's deal rejected by MPs: The UK Parliament has rejected Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, plunging the country into further uncertainty. The Prime Minister's plan to leave the EU was defeated by 322 votes to 306.
  2. Climate Change: Global leaders gather for emergency summit: World leaders have gathered in New York for a UN Climate Action Summit to discuss the urgent need for action to combat climate change. The summit comes as a new report warns that the world is running out of time to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
  3. Politics: Jeremy Corbyn under pressure over anti-Semitism: Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is facing growing pressure over allegations of anti-Semitism within the party. The Jewish Labour Movement has accused Corbyn of failing to tackle the issue, and several MPs have resigned from the party.

UK News

  1. Police investigate after man dies in London stabbing: A man has died after being stabbed in a street in north London. Police are investigating the incident, which is believed to have occurred during a dispute between two groups of men.
  2. Train services disrupted after overhead wires damaged: Train services have been disrupted in the north of England after overhead wires were damaged in a storm. The damage has caused delays and cancellations on several routes.
  3. Firefighters tackle blaze at abandoned factory: Firefighters have been battling a blaze at an abandoned factory in the West Midlands. The fire is believed to have started in the early hours of the morning and has caused significant damage to the building.

World News

  1. Hong Kong protests: Police fire tear gas at protesters: Police in Hong Kong have fired tear gas at protesters who were demonstrating against the government's handling of the city's economy. The protests have been ongoing for several months and have become increasingly violent.
  2. US-China trade talks: Beijing and Washington agree to restart talks: The US and China have agreed to restart trade talks after a hiatus. The talks are aimed at resolving the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
  3. India's economy: GDP growth slows to 5%: India's economy has grown at its slowest pace in over six years, according to official figures. The country's GDP growth rate has slowed to 5%, down from 7.3% in the previous quarter.

Sports News

  1. Premier League: Manchester City thrash Watford 8-0: Manchester City have thrashed Watford 8-0 in the Premier League. The win takes City to the top of the table, ahead of Liverpool on goal difference.
  2. Rugby World Cup: England beat Australia to reach semi-finals: England have beaten Australia 40-16 to reach the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup. The win sets up a clash with New Zealand in the semi-finals.
  3. Tennis: Serena Williams loses to Bianca Andreescu in US Open final: Serena Williams has lost to Bianca Andreescu in the US Open final. The defeat marks the first time Williams has lost in a Grand Slam final since 2016.