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BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – a bus-truck collision on an Indian highway has killed at least 19 people. In Iran, two elderly people have died of the coronavirus – the first virus deaths in the Middle East.  At least 8 people have been killed in two drive-by shootings in Germany. The shootings happened at two separate shisha bars in the city of Hanau. Horror on the set of the ‘Indian 2’ movie after a crane crashed and fell on the movie lot – 3 have died, many others injured. UK, Storm Dennis…

Three children, along with one adult have died after a car was allegedly set alight in Brisbane, Australia, police said.  The children were all under the age of 10 and were found dead in the car by emergency responders, said Queensland Police.  A man known to the victims has also died, while one woman suffered extensive burns and has been taken to hospital. The crime scene is in suburban Street in Camp Hill in the city’s east. “It’s a horrific scene,” Det Insp. Mark Thompson told reporters on Wednesday.  “It is very early in the investigation, but the vehicle was…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – the number of new coronavirus cases in China has fallen for a second day. The death toll now tops 2000.  The UK government says no visas for low-skilled workers, Labour party says “hostile environment” will make it hard to attract workers.  Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial has been given a start date. He faces charges of fraud and bribery.  US President Trump has gone on a clemency spree. And the list is long.  Entertainment, the first day of deliberations in the Harvey Weinstein rape trial have…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – Boris Johnson’s adviser has quit after backlash following comments he made about race. The aid effort in Syria is “overwhelmed” as the number of people being displaced has risen.  Kim Jong Un has spent over $500G on Russian horses in the past decade. The North Korean leader had previously staged a photo-op on a white stallion.   WikiLeaks is demanding answers after its official Twitter account was locked – ahead of founder Julian Assange’s extradition hearing.  Entertainment, Taylor Swift’s dad fights off an intruder in his Florida penthouse.…

A far-right group in Germany had been planning large-scale attacks on mosques similar to the ones carried out in New Zealand, it has been reported. Members of the group have been arrested as part of a large counter-terrorism investigation.  12 members of the group were detained on Friday, according to Der Spiegel magazine they were planning to attack a Mosque during prayers.  The plan was to copy the horrific Christchurch attack in New Zeland that claimed the lives of 51 people in two separate Mosques in 2019. The members of the group were planning to use semi-automatic weapons.  The alleged…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – 14 children are among the 22 people killed in a village massacre in Cameroon. Indian astronauts are currently in training in Russia for their upcoming space mission – it’ll be the first time India has sent a manned crew into space. The […]

Caroline Flack dead at 40 TV Presenter Caroline Flack was found dead on Saturday after taking her own life. The ex-Love Island presenter was due to stand trial in March for an alleged assault. Questions have sprung up over mental health and media treatment of celebrities, as well as ITV and online bullies. Actor indicted for 2019 hoax attack Empire star Jussie Smollett has been charged with six counts relating to an alleged hoax hate crime attack. The actor said he had been the victim of a homophobic and racist attack in Chicago. When his story started to fall apart,…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday papers focus on the tragic death of TV presenter Caroline Flack. In other news, No 10 vows to scrap BBC license fee. In our special feature, we take a look into Caroline Flack’s death and ask who’s to blame – ‘appalling, anger-inducing and more complicated than the media will admit’ …………………………………………………….Love Island Caroline dies in Valentines tragedyThe Sunday Mirror runs with the story of TV presenter Caroline Flack’s death. The 40-year-old was found at her London home, having taken her own life, a lawyer for the family said. Read the full story on the Daily…

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, Billie Eilish has released her theme song for the upcoming James Bond. Eilish is the youngest artist to sing for the franchise.   Film and TV, Robert Pattinson’s bat-suit has officially been revealed – and gives a glimpse into the tone of the new film. DUCKS DUCKS DUCKS … QUACK QUACK QAUCK …  Estevez has officially returned to coach the new Mighty Ducks.  Celebrity and other news, former Nanny McPhee star has died at…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – the Trump administration is taking $3.8bn from its military to help fund the Mexico border wall.  A popular TV host in Russia is facing up to six years in prison following a month-long attack on poor people and their decision to have children. Boris Johnson’s new Cabinet is set to meet later following the prime minister’s shock reshuffle that saw Sajid Javid quit as chancellor.  In Mexico, a 25-year-old woman was brutally murdered and mutilated. Then newspapers decided to publish pictures of her skinned body.  Entertainment, former…