British PM: I'll seek election if defeated on Brexit

Boris Johnson says he'll seek an election if a no-deal Brexit option is banned by MPs. Opposition parties are hoping to pass a bill requesting a further delay to Britain's departure from the European Union if there is no deal struck by 19 October.

Also in the programme: rescuers attempt to reach victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas; Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she will withdraw the controversial extradition bill which triggered months of protests; and could painting sidewalks help cool cities down and combat climate change?

Photo: Boris Johnson faces MPs at Prime Minister's Questions. Credit: PA Media.