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Prince Harry on Oprah Winfrey: my worry of Diana history repeating Visual Slideshow Previous Next The Guardian says Prince Harry has told interviewer Oprah Winfrey that he had worried about history repeating itself. CBS has released two brief clips from Winfrey’s interview with the couple, which is scheduled to air on 7 March. It is the first TV interview they have given since making California their home last year. “My biggest concern was history repeating itself,” Harry said, apparently referring to his mother, Diana, who died at age 36 in a car crash in Paris while being pursued by paparazzi. https://beautiful-jemison.213-165-92-225.plesk.page/2021/03/01/brazil-variant-harry-meghan-trump-2024/ https://twitter.com/CBS/status/1366183059284889600?s=20 Finding…

3 YEARS! Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty in historic corruption trial of former French president A french court has found former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of influence peddling in a landmark corruption case.  He has been sentenced to three years in prison, which two of those suspended.  His trial is the first time a former French president has stood trial on corruption charges, after being accused of attempting to use his political influence to bribe a judge.  Sarkozy’s trial is the first time a former French president has stood trial on corruption charges, after being accused of attempting to use his…

Prince Philip transferred to second hospital for heart condition tests Prince Philip has been transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital to treat an infection – after 13 nights at another London hospital, Buckingham Palace has said.  Doctors treating the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, will also test and observe a pre-existing heart condition, the palace said.  He is responding to treatment and “remains comfortable,” the palace said.  He is expected to remain in hospital until at least the end of the week.  Philip, was taken to King Edward VII’s hospital in London on 16 February as a precaution after feeling unwell.  On…

What comes in a luxury award show bag? Inside the £19K goodie bags Award shows often hand out goodie bags, stuffed with luxury items for the rich and famous. We’re looking at the 2019 goodie bag for GQ’s Man of The Year event.  No one goes home empty-handed at the GQ Awards, and 2019 was packed with everything from Beats’ Powerbeats Pro earphones to a one-year membership at Orangetheory Fitness.  The most expensive item included was a Velocity Black membership, while winners were also treated to a Hugo Boss cashmere scarf and a one-year membership to The Ivy Club.  Guest…

Verdict due in landmark corruption trial of former French President The verdict of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s trial for alleged corruption and influence-peddling is expected on Monday.  The landmark trial has put Sarkozy at the risk of a prison sentence if he’s convicted.  He is accused of offering to boost a high magistrate’s chance of obtaining a promotion in Monaco back in 2014 in return for leaked information about a judicial enquiry against him.  The former president (from 2007 – 2012) has denied all the allegations against him during the 10-day trial that took place last year.  His lawyer…

Sterling rises as speedy vaccine rollout creates optimism Sterling is higher against both the euro and the dollar on Monday as the fast vaccine rollout has fuelled hopes of economic recovery.  The rise soared as high as $1.3999 in Asian trading, after retreating from a three-year high on Friday amid inflation concerns.  In early London trading, it was 0.1 per cent higher at $1.3938 as investors took a chance on vaccination programmes lifting Britain’s economy.  Sterling rose 0.4 per cent to 86.34 pence against the euro, after falling to 87.30 on Friday.  Vaccine rollout and falling Covid-19 cases Sunday’s numbers…

FREE visa extension for Dubai tourists until March 31 Tourists visiting Dubai have had their visa extended until the end of March for free, according to various local reports.  Tourists reported their visas have been automatically extended after they checked their e-visa status online.  Travel agents confirmed that the validity of Dubai visas they applied for on behalf of their clients have been automatically extended to March 31.  A source from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs told the local paper that visas had been extended to those with expired one-month and three-month visit and tourist visas.  UAE…

Daily News Briefing: COVID-19 variant – Golden Globes WINNERS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjyj1IRDEy8 Covid-19: Officials hunt Brazil virus variant case in England Prince Harry on Oprah Winfrey: my worry of Diana history repeating Germany tightens Covid controls at French border over variants Netanyahu says Iran ‘clearly’ behind blast on Israeli-owned ship World condemns Myanmar crackdown as 18 peaceful protesters killed Donald Trump calls for GOP unity, hints at run for president in 2024 Iran Balks at Resuming Nuclear Talks with US Biden urges workers to ‘make your voice heard’ as Amazon employees vote on union Liverpool still in ‘exciting places’ – Klopp after…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjyj1IRDEy8 The top stories Covid-19: Officials hunt Brazil virus variant case in EnglandBBC News says health officials in England are trying to trace one of six UK patients infected with a contagious coronavirus variant first found in Brazil.Three cases of the P1 variant were picked up in Scotland and three in England.But one case in England remains unidentified, prompting an appeal for anyone without a result from a test on 12 or 13 February to come forward.The P1 variant was first detected in travellers to Japan from Manaus in northern Brazil in January.Read on………………..Prince…

Rugby Monday’s round-up of the sports events from the weekend has to start with the Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and England. Despite two controversial tries from Wales, England managed to bring the game back to 24-24. However, an ill-disciplined England team threw the game away after committing silly unneeded penalties that could have been prevented had England kept their cool – regardless of if England thought the referee had been unfair. This ill-discipline, according to BBC Sport’s Matt Dawson, is down to a lack of leadership on the pitch. “I do not see the leadership on the pitch…