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Actor Noel Clarke suspended by BAFTA  British actor and director Noel Clarke has been suspended by BAFTA following allegations of sexual harassment.  Just a few weeks ago, Clarke was awarded the outstanding British contribution to cinema award at this year’s BAFTAs ceremony. Bafta said the decision to suspend Clarke was “in light of the allegations of serious misconduct.”  Noel Clarke, 45, said he “vehemently” denies “any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing.” In a statement, he said he intended to “defend myself against these false allegations.”  ……………………….. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQjcacDw078 HEADLINES  Bafta suspends Noel Clarke over harassment claims France to accept British tourists with…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOTmUK6-iF8 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 14:29 3 Plant-Based Recipes for Ramadan 13:42 Kaya Scodelario asked to ‘take her clothes off’ for famous director 13:17 Man Utd 6-2 Roma –  thrashing from united, after weak start 10:54 Actor Noel Clarke suspended by BAFTA COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 151,159,892Deaths: 3,179,925Recovered: 128,571,187view by country UK UK economy builds momentum as Covid-19 restrictions easeBritain’s economy is building momentum and the Bank of England is expected to sharply upgrade its annual growth forecasts next week, as a Guardian analysis…

What does polyamorous mean?  The Metro says since Willow Smith announced she was polyamorous, many have been asking what a poly relationship is. More and more people are practicing ethical non-monogamy and the way society is viewing relationships is slowly changing – so what is Polyamorous? The article says the term can be used both as a description of a relationship with more than two people and as a description of people who desire such relationships. Polyamory is not considered cheating, because all those involved are aware and consent to their involvement. Everyone involved will be in agreement that anyone…

PM Boris Johnson needs ‘independent’ standards adviser The Labour party has urged PM Boris Johnson to appoint a fully “independent” standards adviser to oversee the ministers’ conduct as well as the prime ministers.  On Wednesday, Lord Geidt was announced as Boris Johnson’s new standards adviser. He will look into the funding of the PM’s renovations to his Downing Street flat.  But the Labour leader has slammed the move, saying that it was wrong that Lord Geidt needed to get the PM’s permission before carrying out the inquiry and other inquires.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpGigGleHXU HEADLINES PM Boris Johnson needs independent standards adviser…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoiJvuMkI74 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 07:30 Daily News Briefing: US $100m supplies to India – 3 charged in Ahmaud Arbery murder & PM needs ‘independent’ adviser 15:14 Floyd Mayweather to fight Logan Paul – June 6 14:18 Britney Spears to speak in court over 13-year legal conservatorship battle #FreeBritney 13:40 Why Gucci Is Still The Hottest Luxury Brand For 2021 And Beyond COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 150,256,873 Deaths: 3,164,577 Recovered: 127,795,714 view by country UK COVID-19: UK close to bottom levels of coronavirus and third…

Why Gucci Is Still The Hottest Luxury Brand For 2021 And Beyond Gucci tops the list and remains the world’s hottest brand for a second consecutive year. What’s given Gucci life again? In 2015, visionary designer Alessandro Michele took over as creative director at Gucci, and with Michele at the helm of the brand, it’s found a newfound sense of life.  Gucci has seen triple-digit growth and global admiration.  But when the pandemic hit, Gucci, like many other fashion houses, saw sales fall and many wondered if Michele’s excessively embellished designs were right for a subdued world.  Gucci ditched the…

Flatgate scandal: Boris Johnson to face MPs amid £200k flat revamp PM Boris Johnson will face MPs in the Commons amid accusations from Labour and media that he lied over who paid for his Downing Street flat renovations.  Boris Johnson will appear at prime minister’s questions for the first time since he was accused of planning for donors to “secretly pay” for the work.  A No 10 spokesman refused to say if the PM initially received a loan to cover the revamp costs. It’s not against the rules to receive donations, but politicians must declare them so the public knows…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG4J3JdF6p0 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 14:18 Britney Spears to speak in court over 13-year legal conservatorship battle #FreeBritney 13:40 Why Gucci Is Still The Hottest Luxury Brand For 2021 And Beyond 10:08 Flatgate scandal: Boris Johnson to face MPs amid £200k flat revamp 09:00 Google owner sees record profits as pandemic boom continues COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 149,359,111 Deaths: 3,149,381 Recovered: 127,040,429 view by country UK 62% of UK adults played computer games during the pandemic, says Ofcom Most British adults played computer games during…

Erdogan slams Biden ‘groundless’ 1915 Armenia declaration  Turkey’s President Erdogan has condemned Joe Biden’s “genocide” label of the 1915 Armenian events, labeling Biden’s declaration as “groundless” and called for the United States to reverse the “wrong steps.”  “The US president has made comments that are groundless and unfair,” Erdogan said in televised remarks on Monday, warning that they could have a “destructive impact” on Turkish-US ties. “We believe that these comments were included in the declaration following pressure from radical Armenian groups and anti-Turkish circles. But this situation does not reduce the destructive impact of these comments.” Turkey believes the…

UK slaps sanctions on 22 ‘corrupt’ individuals in Russia, South Africa & Latin America The UK has slapped sanctions on a number of individuals across Russia, South Africa, and Latin America in the first use of a new anti-corruption law. Asset freezes and travel bans have been put on 22 people today in the first use of the new Magnitsky act.  Dominic Raab said:  “Corruption has a corrosive effect as it slows development, drains the wealth of poorer nations and keeps their people trapped in poverty. It poisons the well of democracy” The South African Gupta family has also been…

Schools reopen across France despite spike in ICU admissions French schools reopen amid an ICU admissions spike. Schools across France have reopened following a three-week closure. The reopening of nursery and primary schools is the first step out of the country’s partial lockdown.  Despite the reopening, the number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care units (ICU) has reached their highest level since last spring.  According to authorities the daily numbers of new infections have started to decrease across France and are providing encouraging signs about the impact of restrictions that started at the beginning of the month.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t_J3ipJDHc WORLD HEADLINES…

VIDEO: UK News- Tributes paid to ‘hero’ man, 20, who died during River Thames rescue bid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h_7M5UGFVo HEADLINES Cabinet to meet as PM tries to move past leaks Tributes to hero who died trying to rescue woman from River Thames Schools reopen across France despite spike in ICU admissions Houthis deprive medical workers of COVID-19 vaccines as disease spreads Fighting erupts in eastern Myanmar near Thai border Erdogan asks Biden to reverse ‘wrong step’ on Armenia declaration California recall has enough signatures to reach the ballot BUSINESS Summer holiday demand shifts to autumn amid travel uncertainty  UK economy forecast to…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h_7M5UGFVo LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 09:30 VIDEO: Tributes paid to ‘hero’ man, 20, who died during River Thames rescue bid 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Cabinet to meet after PM leaks – Tributes to River Thames hero – California recall 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Vaccine extends to 44-year-olds – Boris Johnson ‘let bodies pile’ – Aid to India as Covid rages 00:32 OSCARS – LIVE!! COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 148,497,933Deaths: 3,133,865Recovered: 126,140,087view by country UK UK to come under scrutiny in Italy’s largest mafia trial…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16UHmJgDgTo LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 00:32 OSCARS – LIVE!! 11:38 ESL: ‘12 clubs cannot leave’ and JP Morgan ‘still on board’  10:50 Sunday Papers: No 10 ‘fears’ Dominic Cummings dossier 07:28 UFC 261 – Kamaru Usman dominates Jorge Masvidal – can he do better? COVID UK Europe US Middle East COVID Coronavirus Cases: 147,788,998 Deaths: 3,122,633 Recovered: 125,322,812 view by country UK Boris Johnson urged to reveal if he endorsed Super League plans Boris Johnson has been urged to reveal whether he signaled his endorsement of the European Super League (ESL) when…

The Sunday Papers Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXQF-ckZejo LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:50 Sunday Papers: No 10 ‘fears’ Dominic Cummings dossier 07:28 UFC 261 – Kamaru Usman dominates Jorge Masvidal – can he do better? 17:02 Caitlyn Jenner WILL run for governor of California  16:30 JP Morgan ‘sorry’ for £2.8bn funding for ESL  COVID UK Europe US COVID CORONAVIRUS CASES: 147,124,449DEATHS: 3,114,262RECOVERED: 124,785,678 view by country UK Minister dodges questions on ‘loan’ for PM’s flat refit as pressure mountsA minister has dodged questions on whether Boris Johnson received a loan from a Tory donor to pay for the refurbishment of…

Kamaru Usman smashed a sledgehammer on his rival Jorge Masvidal on UFC 261 on Saturday night, dropping him with a crushing right hand for a brutal knockout. In what was one of the most eventful cards in UFC history ended with one of the greatest fighters in UFC history further cementing his legacy, Kamaru Usman shattering Jorge Masvidal’s enigma with a brutal second-round knockout. Usman put a stamp on his rivalry with Masvidal on Saturday night, dropping him with a crushing right hand and following up on the ground for a knockout victory at 1 minute, 2 seconds of the second round in the…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOTmUK6-iF8 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 07:30 Daily News Briefing: UK travel ban – Cummings accused of text leak – Labour’s green jobs plan 15:30 George Floyd: 9 minutes that changed the world 15:00 Convicted killer Derek Chauvin in 23-hour isolation  12:34 97% workers prefer working at home COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 145,363,174 Deaths: 3,085,826 Recovered: 123,367,371 view by country UK Welsh government accused of ‘playing politics’ by speeding up lockdown easing The easing of the lockdown in Wales is being accelerated, with a range of…

On Tuesday, after just 11-hour deliberation, a US jury found ex-police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter of the killing of George Floyd. He is due to be sentenced in around 2 months time and could face up to 75 years behind bars. Derek Chauvin – a white police officer- was filmed last May whilst arresting George Floyd – a Black man. Chauvin is filmed with his knee pressed down on Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes. Floyd says ‘I Can’t Breathe’ more than 20 times in the 9 minutes -…

Convicted killer Derek Chauvin in 23-hour isolation in Minnesota prison Ex-cop Derek Chauvin, who was convicted on all three counts of murdering George Floyd, is being held in isolation for 23 hours a day, authorities have said.  The maximum-security prison staff checks on Derek Chauvin every 30 minutes, his meals are delivered to his cell and he will have to do mental health checks every three months of his incarceration.  A spokesperson said it was “for his safety.”  On Wednesday, he was connected by a US jury of the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin had knelt on Floy’s neck for…

7 summer holiday destinations for Brits – You won’t need a jab, some restrictions in place The summer holidays are on the horizon and a number of countries are getting ready to welcome British tourists back.  There are some places that you can go to even if you haven’t had your jab when the Uk’s ban on non-essential foreign travel lifts.  Here’s a list of the places you can go to even if you haven’t been vaccinated (although they might have other restrictions in place.)  Turkey  British tourists can travel to Turkey as soon as the UK lifts the ban…

India breaks Covid-19 record – world’s highest amid oxygen shortage India has set the world record for the highest one-day tally recorded, with a massive 314,835 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours.  The death toll rose by 2,104 in the same 24 hours marking India’s worst daily toll.  The rise brings the country’s total confirmed cases close to 16 million, second only to America’s 31.9 million.  To make matters worse, whilst in this vicious second wave, India is also suffering from an oxygen shortage – raising fears about the overwhelmed health care system.  Delhi’s highest court has publicly…

VIDEO: Harry Styles goes nude and films sex scenes with co-star David Dawson in new movie My Policeman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXQF-ckZejo HEADLINES UK aid budget: Charities say £500m cuts to humanitarian aid a ‘tragic blow’ Boris Johnson is ‘constantly lobbied’ by text, sources admit Oxygen shortages compound death toll as India confronts Covid-19 surge Israel strikes targets in Syria after missile attack near Dimona nuclear site Pakistan: Several killed in explosion at Quetta hotel It’s 2021 and athletes will be punished for taking a knee at the Olympics Black Man fatally shot by Sheriff’s Deputies serving search warrant in North Carolina…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXQF-ckZejo LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 09:50 VIDEO: Harry Styles goes nude and films sex scenes in new movie 07:32 Daily News Briefing: UK aid cuts £500m in ‘tragic blow’ – Black man fatally shot in US – India toll rises 16:35 Queen thanks ‘kindness’ shown since death of Prince Philip, on her 95th birthday 16:12 Federal probe into Minnesota police launched COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 144,477,528 Deaths: 3,072,500 Recovered: 122,665,813 view by country UK MI5 joins Instagram as part of drive to become more transparent…

Queen thanks ‘kindness’ shown on 95th birthday HM Queen Elizabeth II has thanked the public for their “support and kindness” following the death of her husband, Prince Philip, in a message on her 95th birthday.  The Queen said:  “I have, on the occasion of my 95th birthday today, received many messages of good wishes, which I very much appreciate. While as a family we are in a period of great sadness, it has been a comfort to us all to see and to hear the tributes paid to my husband, from those within the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and…

Federal probe into Minnesota police launched, day after Derek Chauvin verdict into George Floyd murder  A federal investigation has been launched into the Minnesota police and policing practises, just one day after ex-cop Derek Chauvin was convicted of the murder of George Floyd.  The US Justice Department will look into whether there has been a pattern “of unconstitutional or unlawful policing,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said.  George Floyd’s murder sparked protests and calls for police reformation in the US amid an international outcry.  Mr Garland said the Chauvin verdict did not “address potentially systemic policing issues in Minneapolis.” He said…