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Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday papers lead with the news the PM is introducing fines of up to £10,000 for those who don’t self-isolate amid the ‘new covid clampdown.’ In today’s special feature, we take a look at Covid-19 news from around the world, as the second wave settles in.  ……………………………………………………. £10,000 fine for those who don’t self isolate  The Mail on Sunday leads with the news of the PM introducing a £10,000 fine for those who won’t self-isolate in England. The paper says Boris Johnson has unveiled the “huge penalty” for those breaking self-isolation rules. The…

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Arts & ENT: Bieber returns with uplifting track ‘Holy’ – Netflix gives gripping look at doomed NASA flight – Weinstein stripped of CBE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS …………………………………………. Netflix’s ‘Challenger’ a gripping look inside the doomed shuttle & NASA in danger WTX News says Netflix’s new documentary “Challenger: The Final Flight” walks a delicate path both celebrating the lives of those lost in the 1986 space shuttle disaster and the politics and pressure to deliver that led to NASA’s darkest hour.  The four-part documentary series goes through a lot of history, including NASA’s efforts to diversify the space program, the…

Insta Talk Ep 5: Netflix controversy, Food to fight acne, Autumn skincare, makeup and fashion trends On this week’s episode, Dyna Fayz is speaking to Author and Journalist, Yvonne Ridley about the controversial Netflix film Cuties that some say is crossing the line between depiction and exploitation – sexualising children and promoting Islamophobia.  Dyna talks to health coach Daniella Malfitano about how food can help you fight acne, what to avoid and advice on staying positive if you have skin issues.  Celebrity make-up artist Sarah Edwards Knight is here to discuss autumn trends, how to cover acne and vegan products. …

Belarus closes western borders, saying protests are being driven by the west Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has closed the country’s borders with Poland and Lithuania and put the army on high alert, after six weeks of mass protests demanding he resigns.  On Thursday, he repeated his claim that the wave of protesting in the country is being driven by the West. Lukashenko is facing increasing criticism from the US and the EU.  Protesting began after the August 9 presidential election. Official results saw the authoritarian leader given a sixth term in office, but opponents say the results were manipulated.  “We…

WHO chief for Europe tells countries to keep up Covid-19 quarantines The WHO’s European director warned national governments against reducing quarantine periods for people who have potentially been exposed to the virus. He acknowledged that Covid-19 “fatigue” was setting in as the public begins to resist measures needed to control the pandemic.  Dr Hans Kluge said that “even a slight reduction in the length of the quarantine” could have a big effect on the spread of the virus  – which has returned to “alarming rates of transmission” in Europe this month.  He said countries should only reduce the two-week quarantine…

Friday 18 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 18 September 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 30,356,634 Deaths: 950,625 Recovered: 22,046,144 India logs another daily jump of more than 96,000 new Covid-19 cases G20 ministers call for equal Covid-19 vaccine access Hundreds of Israelis protest new Covid-19 lockdown Tighter national rules considered by the government to curb Covid-19 cases Global cases pass 30m WHO outlines ways governments can…

Netflix’s new documentary ‘Challenger’ is a gripping look at the doomed flight and NASA in danger Netflix’s new documentary “Challenger: The Final Flight” walks a delicate path both celebrating the lives of those lost in the 1986 space shuttle disaster and the politics and pressure to deliver that led to NASA’s darkest hour.  The four-part documentary series goes through a lot of history, including NASA’s efforts to diversify the space program, the half-dozen women who joined the astronaut class in 1978, and their idea of putting a school teacher in space as a PR stunt because the public had lost…

John Lewis scraps staff bonus for the first time since 1953 For the first time since 1953, John Lewis staff will not receive a bonus after being hit by lockdown store closures.  The retailer posted a huge £635m pre-tax loss for the six months to 25 July after higher costs offset a 1% rise in sales.  Its chairwoman told staff the announcement “will come as a blow”. Even before the pandemic, John Lewis had warned it might not pay the usual staff bonus as competition ate into profits.  Their first-half loss was £635m once exceptional items were taken into account,…

Nearly 2 million in north-east England will see new restrictions from midnight Almost two million people in north-east England will be under new restrictions following a rise in Covid-19 cases. The temporary measures will be introduced to the Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead and County Durham council areas from midnight.  The measures include restrictions on households mixing and pubs closing early.  Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there were “concerning rates of infection in the North East.” Sunderland currently has an infection rate of 103 cases per 100,000 people, while South Tyneside Gateshead and Newcastle the figures are…