AS another day draws to a close, here’s our pick of the top ten topics trending today.
1) Bin Lorry FAIHarry Clarke again refused to answer several questions as he appeared for the second time to give evidence.
Mr Clarke was also accused of telling a “pack of lies” on his job application and DVLA forms.
“It’s actually all your fault,” he was told by Dorothy Bain QC, acting for the family of crash victim Jacqueline Morton.2) Nick Robinson
Here's what I said in defence of journalism at Edinburgh Book Festival about Salmond, me, protests & Putin's Russia. pic.twitter.com/wUHqt59v5t
— Nick Robinson (@bbcnickrobinson) August 21, 2015
The BBC Political editor hit out at the “bullying and intimidation” of journalists in the run-up to the independence referendum during an appearance at the Edinburgh international book festival.
Robinson compared the treatment to “Putin’s Russia”, but also admitted he regrets a spat with Alex Salmond over the alleged potential relocation of the Royal Bank of Scotland.3) Greece25 Syriza MPs are to break away from Greece’s ruling partytoform the new Popular Unity party, having been angered by the recent bail-out deal.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras resigned yesterday paving the way for an election in September.4) KoreaTension is growing between North and South Korea as Kim Jong-Un ordered his troops to a war footing.
The two sides had exchanged fire over the border after South Korea broadcast criticism of the North Korean leader over loudspeakers.5) Lightning Strikehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/HZVX921Z0wc
A video showing a plane being struck by lightning at an airport in Atlanta has been circulating online.
The Delta Airlines Boeing 737 was hit while queuing for take-off.
“Aircraft design allows lightning bolts to be safely redirected,” said a Delta spokesman.6) World’s Oldest Man
A Japanese man has been officially recognised as the world’s oldest man by Guinness World Records.
112-year-old Yasutaro Koide said the secret to long life is to “not overdo.”7) Life on MarsNASAis offering space enthusiasts to make history by sending their name to Mars.
The InSight mission, which departs for the red planet in March 2016, will carry on board a microchipcontaining all the namessubmitted online.8) Shake it Oxfordhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/dgtO-bbeW0o
The Oxford Union debating society has issued a novel invitation to pop star Taylor Swift.
They’ve created a mash-up video in which previous guest speakers including Morgan Freeman, Stephen Fry and Sir Patrick Stewart ‘sing’ the star’s hit Shake it Off.
9) Renfrewshire DerbyCappielow hosts the first league game between Greenock Morton and St Mirren since 2000 tonight as the Renfrewshire rivals square up in the Scottish Championship.
The last competitive derby saw the Saints see off Morton 4-3 in a League Cup tie in August 2011.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm and the game is live on BBC Alba.
10) It’s the weekend!We could be in for some wet weather this weekend but don’t let that dampen your enthusiasm.
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