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Friday’s BRIEFING video: Trump tax returns turned over – US strikes Syria – Pokemon turns 25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0CHldPShXM Queen says Covid vaccine ‘didn’t hurt at all’ Blair says collaboration on Covid could have cut three months off crisis Paris ‘will propose’ a three-week city lockdown to curb COVID-19 spike Collapse at illegal gold mine in Indonesia kills at least six workers Oman extends COVID-19 safety measures, closes parks, beaches, leisure areas indefinitely US attacks ‘Iranian-backed military infrastructure’ in Syria Trump tax records turned over to New York prosecutors Pokémon at 25: Rare cards trade for big money India v England:…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0CHldPShXM The top stories Queen says Covid vaccine ‘didn’t hurt at all’BBC News says the Queen has urged people to get a Covid vaccine when they are offered one, saying hers “didn’t hurt at all”.In a video call with health leaders delivering the Covid vaccine across the UK, the Queen was asked about her experience of having the jab.She smiled as she replied: “Well, as far as I can make out it was quite harmless.”It was very quick, and I’ve had lots of letters from people who’ve been very surprised by how easy it…

It was mostly a positive night in the Europa League for British teams, as everyone managed to advance to the next stage of the competition, except for Leicester City, who fell to the champions of Czech Republic, Slavia Prague. Arsenal 3 – Benfica 2 (Arsenal win 4-3 on aggregate) After a 1-1 draw in the first leg of this Europa League Round of 32 fixture, both sides had everything to play for in the reverse leg. Arsenal were first to draw blood on 21 minutes. Arsenal youth sensation Bukayo Saka started the move with an exquisite through ball that found…

India destroyed any hope England had of qualifying for the ICC World Test Championship finals after winning by 10 wickets in just the second day of the test – the shortest test match that’s happened since World War 2. After a superb bowling display by captain Joe Root during India’s first innings where he took the last 5 wickets – the first England captain to do so since Bob Willis in 1983 – to put India at 145 all out, England once again collapsed in disappointing fashion in their second innings, falling victim to India’s deadly spin bowlers. India’s elite…

Dubai bus crash: 7-year jail term for Omani driver reduced to 1 year A Dubai court on Thursday reduced the seven-year sentence of an Omani bus driver who crashed the vehicle into a low-clearance sign after entering a restricted lane, killing 17 people, including 12 Indians, in 2019. The Dubai Court of Appeal reduced the sentence of the 55-year-old driver to one year in jail and also withdrew his deportation order, the Gulf News reported. The driver still have to pay a USD 13,612 fine and some USSD 925,660 in blood money to the families of the victims. The driver…

Indian girl missing in Dubai found safe: Family Dubai: Indian girl Harini Karani, who went missing in Dubai on Thursday morning, was found safe around 11.30pm, according to Gulf News. “She has been found. She is safe,” said Harini Karani’s father Bharat. Her aunt Prerena said Dubai Police helped find her. “She was in the neighbouring area only. She is fine,” she added. Further details are yet to be known. Family and friends of the 15-year-old had sought help to find her after she went missing following a morning walk in Dubai. Harini’s aunt Prerena earlier said the family sought…

The 10 most-wanted luxury property features -Outdoor space Sotheby’s International Realty has unveiled the 10 most-wished luxury property features. The real estate company looked at what buyers are expecting when purchasing a $10 million-plus homes  – sprawling gardens, sustainable features and home spas topping the list. But what’s on your property wish list? Take a look at what those buying a multi-million dollar home are wanting from their next abode. Outdoor space The advantages of outdoor space are endless. With gardens providing a place to escape the pressures of life, the study found that wealthy property owners are after even…

The 10 most-wanted luxury property features – Spacious land Sotheby’s International Realty has unveiled the 10 most-wished luxury property features. The real estate company looked at what buyers are expecting when purchasing a $10 million-plus homes  – sprawling gardens, sustainable features and home spas topping the list. But what’s on your property wish list? Take a look at what those buying a multi-million dollar home are wanting from their next abode. Spacious land Many respondents in our survey, including those in Auckland, New Zealand, and New Delhi, cited “large acreage” or “sprawling retreat” as a key selling point for a…

The 10 most-wanted luxury property features – A good view Sotheby’s International Realty has unveiled the 10 most-wished luxury property features. The real estate company looked at what buyers are expecting when purchasing a $10 million-plus homes  – sprawling gardens, sustainable features and home spas topping the list. But what’s on your property wish list? Take a look at what those buying a multi-million dollar home are wanting from their next abode.   Ocean, city or mountains? Views are in high demand, with more homeowners wanting properties set against a backdrop of glorious beauty. The study found that most people…

The 10 most-wanted luxury property features – Sustainable Sotheby’s International Realty has unveiled the 10 most-wished luxury property features. The real estate company looked at what buyers are expecting when purchasing a $10 million-plus homes  – sprawling gardens, sustainable features and home spas topping the list. But what’s on your property wish list? Take a look at what those buying a multi-million dollar home are wanting from their next abode.   Sustainable features There has been an increase in the number of buyers looking for sustainable features and materials, from bamboo to solar panels and geothermal heat, and even electric…