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Black Lives Matter co-founder to step down amid criticism Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors has announced she is stepping down as executive director of the BLM foundation.  Cullors decried what called a smear campaign from a far-right group but said neither that nor criticism from Black organisers have influenced her departure.  She said she is leaving to focus on other projects, including a second book and a TV development deal. There have been calls from activists and critics to investigate whether Cullors has used the foundation’s money to enrich herself. It came after news of her buying a $1.4…

US ‘outraged’, condemns violent crackdown on Iraqi protesters The US has said it is “outraged” that peaceful Iraqi protesters who are demanding reform are being met with threats and “brutal violence,” spokesman Ned Price has said.  Just two days ago a protester was shot dead and many others left injured at a rally in Baghdad. The protesters had gathered in their thousands to demand accountability from PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi for the murders of prominent Iraqi activists and protesters.  Aljazeera – US condemns violent security crackdown on Iraqi protesters WTX News – Iraqi protester killed, dozens injured at Baghdad rally ………………………

UN Gaza appeal to raise $95m for urgent aid The UN has launched an emergency appeal to raise $95 million for urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza along with repairs to key infrastructure damaged by Israeli attacks this month.  The 11-day heavy bombardment has left 800,000 Palestinians without access to clean water. More than 1,000 housing units were destroyed as well as 58 schools and a further 285 other buildings.  Arab News – UN launches $95m urgent aid appeal for Gaza repairs …………………… FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook…

UAE Covid-19 cases rise to highest in one month UAE Covid-19 cases have risen to their highest level in one month, with health officials confirm 2,167 new infections overnight. Only a few days ago, the UAE reported lows of about 1,200 cases.  UAE cases have not risen above the 2,000 level since April 27 when 2,094 cases were confirmed. The highest number of daily cases was reported on January 28 with 3,966 Covid-19 cases.  The UAE remains amongst the leading countries when it comes to testing and vaccination rollout.  Arab News – UAE’s coronavirus cases rise to highest in one…

Italy cable car crash: 5-year-old survivor to be moved out of intensive care The five-year-old boy who survived Sunday’s cable car crash in Italy is awake and will soon be moved out of intensive care, hospital officials said Thursday.  Eitan Biran has been in critical condition since Sunday after the cable care fell to the ground on the Mottatrone mountain, 14 people were killed including his parents, younger brother and great-grandparents.  The Guardian – Italy cable car crash: five-year-old survivor to be moved out of intensive care WTX News – Italy cable car: 3 arrested, investigators say brakes were ‘tampered’…

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Indian variant: Up to 75% of new UK cases could be variant – Hancock  Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said up to 75% of new UK Covid-19 cases could be the Indian variant.  Cases of the variant have risen by 3,535 to 6,959 since last week, according to data from Public Health England.  But Hancock has said the government had expected to see a rise in cases as restrictions were being eased.  BBC – Up to 75% of new cases could be Indian variant  Mirror – UK Covid infections at highest for 6 weeks with up to 75% caused by…

Dominic Cummings Committee: Matt Hancock hits back Matt Hancock has denied claims he lied about the coronavirus pandemic after a blistering attack from former prime minister adviser Dominic Cummings.  Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “We have been straight with people.”  Hancock said: “These allegations that were put yesterday… are serious allegations and I welcome the opportunity to come to the house to put formally on the record that these unsubstantiated allegations around honesty are not true. “I’ve been straight with people in public and in private throughout.” KEY POINTS  Matt Hancock denies he lied to the public and colleague.  Hancock:…

Football superstar Marcus Rashford said he has received “at least 70 racial slurs” on social media following Manchester United’s loss to Villareal. 

The 23-year-old Rashford posted on Twitter in the hours after the match in Poland, to say he had been subjected to racial abuse across his social media accounts. 

Italy cable car: 3 arrested, investigators say brakes tampered with  Three people – identified as the owner, director and chief of operators of the company that managed the cable car – have been arrested in Italy over the cable car disaster on Sunday.  The cable car disaster saw the cable car plunge 20ft into the side of the Mottarone mountain – 14 people were killed including two children. There is one survivor, a child, who remains in hospital.  Investigators say the emergency brakes had been disabled and the three members of the operating company were aware.  Local transport officials say…