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Justin Bieber has big plans for 2020.  The new decade looks busy for the 25-year-old singer, who dropped his new single “Yummy” today.  “Yummy” is likely the lead single of his upcoming fifth studio album. And this year will see him return with a 10-part YouTube docuseries and tour.  Yummy  The single demonstrates the pop stars diversion from pop into an R&B sound but doesn’t do much else.  It’s a classic R&B number that’s unlikely to struggle to get to the top of the charts. But lyrically, Biebs won’t be winning any awards. “Yummy” achieves exactly what it’s supposed to…

General Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ elite Quds Force, has been killed by US forces in Iraq.  The US confirmed he was killed “at the direction of the president.” Gen Soleimani was being driven by car at Baghdad airport when he was hit by a US airstrike.   Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said “severe revenge awaits the criminals” behind the attack. And announced 3 days of mourning.  Gen Soleimani was a major figure in the Iranian regime and was hailed as a heroic national figure.  But the US called the General and his Quds Force…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Iran’s Qassem Soleimani killed by US air raids in Baghdad. The attack was a direct order from President Trump and an attempt to deter future attacks allegedly being planned by Iran.  In Germany, three women – a mother and her daughters- are being investigated for a German Zoo fire that killed more than 30 animals.   After flash floods and landslides that killed at least 43 people, Indonesian rescuers are desperately searching for around a dozen missing people. The devastation from the torrential rain has left thousands homeless and entire districts underwater. …

New Year’s day began with shock as morning worshippers to Brixton Mosque were greeted by Anti-Muslim graffiti and racial slogans on the building next to the Mosque. Scotland Yard has launched a full investigation into the anti-Islamic slogans that were spray-painted on a building close to a mosque and cultural centre in south London. Officers were called to a building near the North Brixton Islamic Cultural Centre on Brixton Road at 11am on Wednesday following reports of spray-painted slogans on a building near the centre. The force said it was investigating who was responsible. Authorities said they were working alongside…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Australia’s bushfires have turned New Zealand’s glaciers brown. In Taiwan, a helicopter crash has led to a massive rescue mission being launched – Taiwan’s chief of General Staff confirmed dead in the crash. Pope Francis has apologised for slapping a woman’s hand whilst he tried to free himself from her grip. The Pope used his New Year’s message to address the incident and denounce violence against women. In the UK, rail fares are set to rise from today, commuters will pay an average of 2.7% more to travel. Entertainment, more tragedy…

Sacch’ “MACnificent” as we say in Scotland!

We take a look back at 15 of the biggest stories from around the world in 2019 Including – the most important events from the UK; Brexit and the general election, President Trump’s impeachment, Catastrophic environmental events, Leaders ousted from power, terrorist attacks in New Zealand, the fight for space travel and beyond. With our creative news coverage, It’s nice that endeavours to keep our readers up to date with breaking news from around the world, the most concerning talking points our community needs to know about. We have literally spanned the globe with our coverage and delivered the news…

This year has been dominated by global movements from Climate Change to pro-democracy protests. We take a look at the wave of global movements that swept 2019.  Greta Thunberg and Climate change Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, achieved in a year what some have dedicated their entire lives to. Bringing climate change issues to the forefront of public concern, Thunberg started a global movement. Millions have taken to the streets to take part in the climate strike movement, from the UK to Uganda the world is ready to save the planet.  Other groups such as Extinction Rebellion, Hollywood…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The US is to send hundreds of additional troops to Iraq following the Baghdad embassy attack. Pope Francis was seen smacking a woman’s hand in Vatican City in an attempt to break free from her grip.  Japan’s media has blasted Carlos Ghosn as ‘cowardly’ following his escape to Lebanon to avoid trial. In the UK, Brexit will mark a new chapter according to Boris Johnson in his New Years message. Entertainment, Justin Bieber returns with a 10-part docuseries – Seasons. The new YouTube series gives a behind-the-scenes look at the pop…

Palestinians in Gaza are depressed and frustrated because suffering has become a feature of our daily life.