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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9ZyrpNKlY8&feature=youtu.be A guide to the 2020 US election When is the election? The US presidential election always falls on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. This year’s election will be on 3 November. The US Presidential election is held every four years. US presidents can only serve two terms – so a total of 8 years. The candidates The US is unlike most countries when it comes to the political system. The US system is dominated by only two parties, Democrats and Republicans – which means one from either party will be president. The Republican Party:…

Thursday 17 Septmeber coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 17 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 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 30,038,634Deaths: 945,099Recovered: 21,806,713 Trump doubles down on Covid-19 vaccine timeline, contradicting top health officialBill Gates–World Health has ‘gone in reverse’Syria cases may be much higher than figures suggest – UNPM says speak to ‘rule-breakers’ before calling the policeNorth-east of England faces new restrictions amid Covid-19 spikeHawaii will allow Covid-negative travellers to avoid quarantine from next month Previous Next Headlines: What the…

Wednesday 16 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 16 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 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 29,729,993Deaths: 939,192Recovered: 21,544,609 Trump says Covid-19 vaccine should be ready in a monthUAE announces emergency approval for use of coronavirus vaccineIndia passes 5 million coronavirus casesOlder women bearing brunt of coronavirus recession, new figures showNHS and care homes to be prioritised for Covid-19 tests Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? NHS and care homes to be prioritised for Covid-19 tests.Older…

Key developments from the past 24 hours in the race to the White House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ4A3xOfLH0&feature=youtu.be As the election draws closer, the US wildfires appear to have taken over campaigns and Biden pledges to bring the US back into the Paris Agreement. Trump speaks to Latinos in battleground state Arizona and American’s say law-and-order is a massive issue. A simple guide to the 2020 US Election There’s always a lot of interest in the outcome of US elections, but not a lot of understanding of how it works. Here’s a simple guide to the US elections. When is the election? The…

Nearly 700,000 UK job losses through pandemic Job losses in the UK have hit almost 700,000 through the coronavirus pandemic. The labour market took a turn for the worst in July despite the economy slowly reopening, the losses have put pressure on the government to extend support programs.  Employment fell by 102,000 – the first decline since April said the ONS on Tuesday. The single-month unemployment figure reached 4.4% – the highest since 2018.  Despite the reopening of businesses after coronavirus lockdowns, the figures are a reminder that the upturn in spending is hiding deeper issues.  The number of employees…

Tuesday 15 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Tuesday 15 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: 29,445,847 Deaths: 932,746 Recovered: 21,280,193 More than 194,000 people in the US have died from the coronavirus Virus restrictions threaten Asian economic recovery in 2021, ADB says Stricter measures imposed in Bordeaux, Marseille as France faces Covid-19 surge China expects a vaccine by Nov NHS staff ‘off work due to testing shortages’ …

WHO warns Europe – expect a rise in Covid-19 deaths in October and November The World Health Organisation (WHO)  has warned Europe that there is likely to be a rise in daily Covid-19 deaths in October and November. “It’s going to get tougher. In October, November, we are going to see more mortality,” WHO Europe director Hans Kluge said, as Europe currently experiences a rise in cases — though the number of deaths has remained relatively stable. The WHO says the resurgence is expected to lead to an increase in daily deaths.  “It’s a moment where countries don’t want to…

David Cameron is 5th ex-PM to speak out against post-Brexit bill David Cameron has become the fifth former PM to speak out against a new bill attempting to override the Brexit withdrawal agreement.  The Internal Market Bill will come before MPs later, with the government labelling it an “insurance policy.”  Former Prime Minister David Cameron said he had “misgivings” over it and breaking an international treaty should be the “final resort.”  Four other former prime ministers – Tory PM Theresa May and Sir John Major, and Labour’s Tony Blair and Gordon Brown have slammed the plan. Policing Minister Kit Malthouse…

Hong Kong will ‘not interfere’ in China detention of 12 Hong Kong has said it will “not interfere” in the arrest by mainland Chinese authorities of the 12 residents who were detained as they sought to flee to Taiwan by sea, despite pleas from their families, as it emerged that Taiwan was holding five other people from Hong Kong who had also fled by boat.  In a statement on Sunday, Hong Kong authorities said they received requests for help from the families of the groups who were detained last month for illegal entry into mainland China as they were attempting…

This Is Paris gives rare insight into the real Paris Hilton as she opens up about alleged abuse, fame and her $1bn goal.  Paris Hilton has released a new documentary – This Is Paris – to show the world the woman behind the famous “character” she created. The new documentary details deeply personal allegations of abuse at a residential behavioural school she was sent to as a teenager.  Speaking to Sky News – in her only UK interview to promote the doc – Paris discusses the real her, her goal to make $1bn and why a “weight has been lifted”…