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More than 16 million people were placed under forced quarantine in northern Italy in a drastic move by the Italian Government putting Italy on lockdown. Early on Sunday morning, the government approved the drastic measures in an attempt to halt the spread of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) that is sweeping across the globe. Italy has witnessed a surge in new coronavirus cases, prompting new measures to stave off the outbreak. Rome has enacted sweeping measures to limit mobility and assembly in the region of Lombardy and 14 nearby provinces. Italy has now closed cinemas, theatres, museums across the country. Italian…

Meghan Markle has been slammed for ‘ruining’ her husband Prince Harry’s happiness and turning him into an “awful sad man” over the course of their marriage. Meghan slammed on International Women’s Day by the royal photographer Arther Edwards. According to royal photographer Arther Edwards, the former royal was merely acting during the first half of her marriage to Prince Harry. He accused her of “playing a very good part.” Edwards also suggested that “I personally think that he will come back and whether she comes or not, I don’t know. He will miss it so much. He’ll miss his own…

BRIEF – ME! – ENTERTAINMENT NEWS BRIEFING Entertainment Briefing, Catch up with this week’s top stories from the world of art, music, film and TV. In music, a biopic about the late singer Amy Winehouse has been confirmed by her father. He says it will tell the true story of the icons life. Isobel Waller-Bridge has released a new album, the musician first found fame providing the music for her sister’s hit show Fleabag.   Film and TV, the new James Bond film’s delayed release date will cost MGM studios $30 million. The latest Bond film was set to be released…

The coronavirus epidemic continues to cross more borders, the global health crisis hit a milestone on Friday when the total number of cases topped 100,000. The head of the U.N.’s food agency, the World Food Program, warned of the potential for “absolute devastation” as the outbreak’s effects ripple through Africa and the Middle East. India scrambled to stave off an epidemic that could overwhelm its under-funded, under-staffed health care system, which lacks enough labs or hospitals for its 1.3 billion people. COVID-19, which has already claimed nearly 3,400 lives, has spread to more US states, at least four additional countries…

Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein has been moved from hospital to an infirmary unit at Rikers Island jail in New York City.  Weinstein was found guilty last month of one count of carrying out a criminal sex act on a woman in 2006 and one count of third-degree rape for a 2013 attack on another woman.  But due to concerns about his blood pressure and heart palpitations, Weinstein was transferred from the court to a hospital instead of jail. Weinstein’s spokesman Juda Engelmayer said the 67-year-old had a “successful” heart procedure but gave no further details.  According to his…

The spreading of the coronavirus and the growing worry about it has reportedly led to UK consumers panic buying.  There is a growing number of reported empty shelves as people rush to stock up on products such as hand sanitiser, toilet papers, pasta and rice.  Supermarkets have reported a spike in demand amid concerns that the coronavirus could lead to shortages. And chemists have had to start rationing the sales of hand sanitizers after stock ran low.  The UK is stocking up  It’s not clear whether the UK is panic-buying just yet, but a survey from Retail Economics says as…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – Harry and Meghan have attended one of their last royal engagements.  Coronavirus, WHO chief warns countries are not taking the virus seriously enough.  Brazil has been lashed with torrential rains which have swamped the states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janerio. At least 32 people have died so far and more rain is on the way! Australia is being urged to take action amid rising violence against women. Entertainment, R Kelly has pleaded not guilty to sex abuse allegations involving new accuser.  ……………………………………………………… Harry and Meghan…

I was raised in a very white, working-class environment in the North East of England and like many people from similar backgrounds, I don’t regard myself as a racist. I am married to an Arab, have a mixed-race daughter and enjoy the company of a diverse group of friends. Having said all of that, I have just read Robin DiAngelo’s book on White Fragility and there were some sections that made me feel extremely uncomfortable and squirm on my seat. She rolled out the term “white fragility” to describe the disbelieving defensiveness shown by white folk when they are confronted or…

White terror suspects that have been arrested in the UK is higher than those of Asian appearance for the second year in a row.  Figures show that 117 white people were arrested on suspicion of terror offences in 2019, compared to 111 Asian suspects and 21 black suspects.  “The proportion of white people arrested exceeded the proportion of Asian people arrested for the second consecutive year, having not done previously since 2004,” a Home Office document said.  There has been an increase in police operations against far-tight extremists recently including the group National Action.  The neo-Nazi terrorist group was banned…

A state of emergency has been declared in California following the state’s first coronavirus death, bringing the US death toll from the disease to 11.  A 71-year-old man, who died in a hospital near Sacramento, had underlying health conditions and had been on a cruise ship, according to officials.  The White House on Wednesday said to expect testing nationwide for the disease.  There are now at least 150 reported US cases of COVID-19 in 16 US states.  Authorities have announced more than 92,000 cases of the virus worldwide with more than 80,000 cases in China. And more than 3,000 people…