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World’s richest 1% cause more than double CO2 emissions of the poorest 50% – Oxfam  Oxfam and the Stockholm Environment Insitute released a report revealing carbon dioxide emissions rose by 60 per cent from 1990 to 2015 and their research blames the wealthiest one per cent for 15 per cent of those emissions.  That is more than twice as much carbon dioxide as emitted by the poorer half of the world. The research also showed that the richest 10 per cent of the global population, comprising of about 630 million people, was responsible for about 52 per cent of global…

Two men sentenced in absentia to life in prison over 2012 Israeli bus bombing Two men were sentenced by a Bulgarian court on Monday to life in prison over the deadly 2012 bus bomb attack on Israeli tourists at the country’s Burgas airport. The July 2012 attack killed five Israelis including a pregnant woman, their Bulgarian bus driver and the Franco-Lebanese who carried the explosive, and left more than 35 people injured.  It was the deadliest attack against Israelis abroad since 2004.  Both Bulgarian and Israeli authorities blamed the bombing on the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah, playing a part in…

Taj Mahal reopens despite India’s Covid-19 cases soaring India’s iconic landmark Taj Mahal and some schools reopened on Monday as authorities continued to press ahead with kickstarting the nations’ coronavirus-battered economy despite the mounting infection numbers.  India is home to 1.3 billion people and has some of the world’s most crowded cities, so its no surprise it’s second only to the United States in the number of Covid-19 cases and could take over the US soon. India currently has more than 5.4 million known coronavirus cases.  In March, India was put under a strict lockdown that devastated the livelihoods of…

More than £215 million furlough money returned to the government The government has seen a return of more than £215 million in furlough payments from employers, whilst the reimbursements will go some way in helping the UK’s leaders with the management of the coronavirus pandemic, the figure is minuscule in comparison to the £3.5bn officials say were paid out in error or to fraudsters.  Data released by HM Revenue and Customs show that 80,433 companies have sent back £215,756,121 as of 15 September, according to a Freedom of Information request sent by PA Media. Some employers returned money sent to…

Monday 21 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 21 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: 31,240,317Deaths: 965,068Recovered: 22,835,563 New Zealand lifts social distancing rules, except in AucklandDemonstrations in Madrid ahead of Monday’s tough new lockdown measuresUK at a ‘critical point’ over covid-19, top scientists to tell publicFlorida reports 9 deaths, more than 2500 new casesChina ‘third wave’ fears skyrocket after horror coronavirus leak at Hong Kong labLebanon’s coronavirus cases ‘spiralling beyond expectation’ Previous Next Headlines: What…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN6NIbhLhPs&feature=youtu.be 2020 US Election: Key developments Trump releases nearly $13 billion in aid to Puerto Rico, in what the Democrats call a clear political move. Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s death reshaping election as Trump says he’ll move quickly to replace Ginsberg a move that could tip the court further to the right. Biden to scale back US reliance on nuclear weapons if elected. Biden slams Trump on the economy, saying the president has done little to control the pandemic and has given up pretending to do his job. Early in-person voting starts in several states including swing state Minnesota – ahead…

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. …