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Iran’s confirmed Covid-19 cases top 400,000 Iran’s confirmed coronavirus cases have risen by 2,089 to 402,029, a health ministry spokeswoman confirmed via state TV on Sunday, The country reported 128 new deaths in the past 24 hours.  The official death toll now stands at 23,157 in Iran, one of the worst-hit countries in the Middle East.  Over the past 24 hours, 956 Iranians were hospitalised for complications from the novel coronavirus, the spokeswoman added, during the daily briefing.346,242 people have recovered and been discharged from hospitals while 3,791 remain in intensive care units.  As of Sunday, 3,559,565 Covid-19 lab tests…

Death toll over 30 as wildfires continue to devastate West Coast The wildfires sweeping through the West Coast states have killed more than 30 people, officials say.  Dozens are missing in Oregon alone and one emergency official said the state should prepare for a “mass fatality incident.”  Over the past three weeks, wildfires have been raging across Oregon, California and Washington, burning acres of land and destroying thousands of homes. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes to escape the wildfires.  Joe Biden warned on Saturday that “climate change poses an imminent, existential threat to…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday Papers report cases of Covid-19 in care homes are spiralling again. The PM is set to opt out of human rights law. The Brexit breach is also on the front pages as well as the PM’s promise to shake up the criminal justice system.   In our special feature, we look at global coronavirus updates.  ……………………………………… Virus cases in care homes spiral again  The Sunday Times reports, leaked documents from the Department of Health show that Covid-19 is spreading through care homes again. A memo sent to the health secretary’s team lists care…

Ellen to address ‘it’ as the show prepares to return, a full rundown of the controversies Ellen DeGeneres – known for her ‘Be Kind’ mantra – has faced controversy over the past few months after rumours exploded into major headlines and led to some serious allegations and press for the show. Here’s a break down of the controversy timeline.  April 16, 2020: Treatment of Union Workers During Shutdowns A report in Variety revealed the frustration over treatment of crew members during the pandemic shutdowns. According to their investigation, the “core” stage crew – of over 30 people – ere angry…

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS …………………….. Ellen DeGeneres vows to ‘talk about” show controversy on season premiere   E! says  Ellen DeGeneres is ready to address the ongoing controversy surrounding her syndicated talk show. The host said via a press release, “I can’t wait to get back to work and back to our studio. And, yes, we’re gonna talk about it.” The “it” in her statement is presumably a reference to the accusations of workplace misconduct on the Ellen set and the ensuing internal investigation conducted by an outside firm hired by Warner Bros.  Read the full story on E!  …………………….. The…

Insta Talk Episode 4: Live we discuss KUWTK, Body Shaming and 2020 fall trends On this week’s episode, Dyna Fayz is speaking to CEO of the global Enigma magazine, Yasmine Shihata, about the end of #KUWTK and how they went from unknown faces to creating a billion-dollar empire.  Dyna talks to health coach Daniella Malfitano about extreme beauty standards, mental health and how to stay happy in this weeks episode of Insta Talk. Our fashion expert Rana is here to discuss how plus-size women can keep up with 2020 Autumn trends.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHVTO9Pmz5U Insta Talk – the show from WTX…

9/11 anniversary plans cut back amid Covid-19 concerns This year’s 9/11 anniversary commemoration has had to be cut back due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  The 19th anniversary of the terror attacks will be marked by duelling ceremonies at the September 11 memorial plaza and a corner near the World Trade Centre, reflecting a divide over the memorial’s decision to suspend the tradition of relatives reading victims’ names in person.  Vice President Mike Pence is expected to be at both remembrances in New York and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at the observance on the memorial plaza.  President Donald Trump…

China and India agree to ‘quickly disengage’ at disputed border China and India agreed in a joint statement from their Foreign Ministers on Friday that their troops must “quickly disengage” from a months-long standoff at the disputed Himalayan border.  The ministers met in Moscow to try and end the dispute, the most serious in decades at the border.  “The two Foreign Ministers agreed that the current situation in the border areas is not in the interest of either side. They agreed therefore that the border troops of both sides should continue their dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease…

UK economy grew 6.6% in July, continues to recover for a third straight month The UK economy grew by 6.6% in July, according to official figures, but the output is still far below pre-pandemic levels.  It is the third month in a row that the economy has grown.  But the ONS said the UK “has still only recovered just half of the lost output caused by the coronavirus.”  When businesses such as hairdressers, pubs and restaurants reopened in July they contribute to the growth.  But the UK economy is still 11.7% smaller than it was in February and growth in…

Friday, 11 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 11 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: 28,329,602 Deaths: 913,927 Recovered: 20,244,383 Mexico reports nearly 5,000 new Covid-19 cases Tokyo to ease voluntary measures on travel and dining as cases slow India orders states to expand coronavirus testing MPs want furlough extended to minimise job losses North Korea issues shoot-to-kill orders to prevent virus Oxford Covid-19 vaccine is still…