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242 people died from the new coronavirus in the Chinese province of Hubei on Wednesday, making it the deadliest day of the outbreak.  Wednesday also saw a sharp increase in the number of cases as a further 14,840 people were diagnosed with the virus.  Hubei is using a broader definition to diagnose people – which accounts for most of the rise in cases.  Since the figures were revealed, China has sacked two top officials in Hubei province.  The number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in Hubei was stabilising, but Wednesday’s sharp increase is worrying.  The new cases and deaths in…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – 44 more coronavirus cases on the moored Japanese cruise ship have been confirmed.  Scores of businessmen in India have been lured into a ‘honeytrap’ on the popular dating site Grindr. Criminals targetted wealthy men to extort cash, jewellery and laptops. France, the wine industry has been told to brace itself for a tough year ahead following US tariffs.   UK, the cost of repairing Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower has risen by £18.6m bringing the total to £79.9m. The rise in cost is due to the discovery of bomb…

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter will be continuing her family’s legacy by stepping into the ring.  Simon Johnson, 18, has officially started training with WWW – just like her father, grandfather and great-grandfather. She will be the first fourth-generation superstar in WWE history.  “It means the world to me,” Simone said in a statement. “To know that my family has such a personal connection to wrestling is really special to me and I feel grateful to have the opportunity, not only to wrestle but to carry on that legacy.” https://twitter.com/SimoneGJohnson/status/1226974898129600513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1226974898129600513&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnewsbeat-51471305 Simone has already started training alongside other future wrestlers at…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – Bernie Sanders has won the New Hampshire primary! And maybe on his way to challenge Donald Trump in the November US presidential elections. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said the Church of England is deeply institutionally racist. It comes as Synod members backed a motion to apologise for racism in the C of E since the arrival of the Windrush generation. Wuhan, doctors at the heart of the deadly coronavirus are overworked and under-equipped. Many of the doctors treating patients do not have the correct protective…

A new Crypto exchange based out of Singapore launched in London at the end of January. BITXMI Crypto Exchange impressed the financial savvy crowd with its robust infrastructure and backing from the Singaporean government, to bring an element of credibility and certainty behind a rather curious industry. https://twitter.com/bitxmicrypto/status/1226421354704056321 The location was the stunning ballroom at The Law Society in London. BITXMI crypto exchange hosted over 200 professionals from the City and a host of specialists in the Fintech industry. The event was hosted in collaboration with two other major players in the industry; Cryptomillions, a blockchain-based lottery platform and Cake…

Steve Walsh, a British man linked to 11 coronavirus cases has spoken for the first time. He is still in a quarantined hospital but confirmed he has “fully recovered” from the illness. Walsh said his family have been asked to isolate themselves “as a precaution.”   Steve Walsh, from Hove in East Sussex,  caught the virus in Singapore and is thought to have infected 11 others at a  French ski resort. He has said his thoughts are with those who contracted the virus.  Five cases linked to Mr Walsh are in England, five are in France and one is in Spain. …

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – Spain has rescued 119 migrants from the sea and is currently searching for a further 67 still missing.  The government is set to give the green-light on the controversial HS2 project. The high-speed rail line is already over budget and behind schedule. In Lebanon, protesters are trying to block the government’s confidence vote. Protesters have clashed with security forces who have fired tear gas and water canons.  The number of US troops suffering from brain injuries following the January Iraq attack has topped 100. Entertainment, Nick Gordon’s…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are –  another 97 coronavirus deaths confirmed in a 24 hour period. The death toll in mainland China is currently 908 with over 40,000 confirmed cases.  In Switzerland, voters have strongly backed a new law against homophobia in a referendum. The law aims to protect gay, lesbian and bisexual people from discrimination.  Tech, a 3D printer that aims to cover burns with artificial skin is currently undergoing trials. The handheld printer has already passed a major milestone and results are looking promising.  Two US soldiers have been killed and…

All the headlines you need to know Storm Ciara batters Britain Severe gales and heavy rain are sweeping across the UK today, with severe weather warnings being issued and major travel disruptions and cancellations.  Hero doctor who sounded coronavirus alarm dies  Dr Li Wenliang was a 34-year-old doctor based in Wuhan. He was the first to sound the alarm on the coronavirus. He initially got into trouble with authorities for “spreading rumours” about the virus. And was investigated by the police. Dr Li contracted the virus whilst treating patients in Wuhan. His death has caused widespread anger and grief.  MP’s…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday papers focus on the government’s plans to bring in a mansion tax and raid on pensions. A coronavirus warning has been issued to the UK from a top virus expert. In our special feature, we take a look at the Thailand mass shooting. …………………………………………………….UK faces ‘major’ outbreak, warns top virus expertThe Sunday Times reports a microbiologist who co-discovered Ebola and Aids in Africa has warned Britain could suffer a “major outbreak” of coronavirus. Prof Peter Piot is said to be “increasingly alarmed” by the rapid spread of the virus. Read the full story on the…