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Massive fire erupts at Beirut explosion site A massive fire has erupted at Beirut’s port – the site of the massive explosion that killed nearly 200 people last month.  The Lebanese army said on Thursday the blaze erupted at a warehouse storing oils and tyres in the port’s Duty-Free area.  Several workers told local media that there had been clearance efforts happening inside the warehouse to remove debris from last month’s explosion, at which point the fire caught.  As was the case with last months disaster, firefighters arrived on the scene without knowing what was on fire – though “we…

Trump nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize by far-right Norwegian lawmaker Christian Tybring-Gjedde- a far-right Norwegian lawmaker – has nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East. He said Trump should be considered because of his work “for a peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel which opens up for possible peace in the Middle East.” Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed last month to a historic deal normalising relations and are scheduled to sign it at a White House ceremony next week. “No matter how Trump…

8,000 jumbo jets will be needed to deliver vaccine globally – in ‘biggest transport challenge ever’ –  says IATA Shipping a Covid-19 vaccine around the world will be the “largest transport challenge ever” according to the airline industry.  The equivalent of 8,000 Boeing 747’2 will be needed according to the International Air Transport  Association (IATA).  Whilst there is no Covid-19 vaccine just yet, the IATA is working with airlines, airports, global health bodies and drug firms on a global airlift plan.  The plan assumes only one dose per person is needed.  “Safely delivering Covid-19 vaccines will be the mission of…

3 more confirmed dead in California’s record-breaking wildfires, amid 20-year mega-drought Three people have died in a California wildfire that has forced thousands from their homes, authorities say.  Two people were found dead at one location and a third was found elsewhere, according to the sheriff of Butte County – northeast of San Francisco.  Police told local media that one of the three victims was a motorist who was apparently trying to escape the Bear Fire.  States across the US Pacific Northwest are currently fighting record-breaking wildfires.  California is experiencing more than two dozen wildfires amid being in the middle…

Thursday, 10 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Thursday 10 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: 28,026,967 Deaths: 908,002 Recovered: 20,104,939 The reason behind this year’s massive floods of the Niger Coronavirus ‘emergency’ puts Jakarta back in lockdown Williams reachs US Open semis Morocco extends health emergency as virus cases spike Lily and David get married Boris pinning hopes on £100bn ‘moonshot’ to avoid a second wave Previous…

Police chief quits after protests over death of Daniel Prude Rochester, New York’s, police chief La’Ron Singletary handed in his resignation on Tuesday along with his command staff saying there had been a “mischaracterisation and politicisation” of his actions following the death of Daniel Prude in police custody.  Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren told a City Council meeting that she had not asked the chief to resign, though she said there was “information that was brought to light today that I have not previously seen before.” But, she failed to elaborate.  Rochester erupted with protests last week after body camera footage…

Wednesday, 9 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 9 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: 27,740,264 Deaths: 901,871 Recovered: 19,833,287 Oxford vaccine trial paused after participants fall ill US to announce plan to withdraw more US troops from Iraq Thousands of migrants flee massive fire at Lesbos camp Tokyo Games should be held ‘at any cost’ says Olympic minister Gatherings of more than 6 to be banned in…

Migrants sent to sea to quarantine, blamed for rising Covid-19 cases, as Italy’s refugee crisis deepens — ‘No one wants them here’  Refugees and migrants in Italy are being squeezed onto small Italian coastguard boats as officers in covered in white protection gear and preparing to take them to the Rhapsody ferry. There, almost 800 refugees and migrants will enter a 14-day quarantine.  Ahmed is one of the refugees being taken to Rhapsody ferry from one of Lampedusa’s ports. Refugees and migrants have been removed from the overcrowded reception centre in Lampedusa due to lack of space, and now must…

California wildfires burn through 2 million acres, as blazes continue to spread California’s wildfires are burning through a record number of acres this year as firefighters continue to battle several large blazes across the state.  CalFire – the state’s department of forestry and fire protection – says more than two million acres have burned, that’s more than the size of Deleware.  On fire, El Dorado, which has spread over 7,000 acres, was started by a gender reveal party, officials say.  California is also experiencing a record heatwave. Los Angeles County reported its highest ever temperature of 49.4C on Sunday. Temperatures…

Tuesday, 8 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 8 September 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:  27,492,982Deaths: 896,926Recovered: 19,592,280 Bali Covid-19 surge blamed on inaccurate testing for visitorsKing Salaman and Putin discuss vaccineGlobal Covid.19 deaths pass 890,000Beauty blogger dies at 17 Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Global deaths pass 890,000.Virus warning from scientists as UK cases rise.Could saliva tests be a Covid-19 game-changer in France?King Salaman and Putin discuss oil partnership, vaccine production.Bali Covid-19 surge blamed…