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VIDEO: Derek Chauvin GUILTY on all 3 counts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAjytkcwggE Watch the Moment Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts of George Floyd killing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaMjOL48ZJo THE HEADLINES George Floyd: Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of murder  All six English clubs out of Super League Experts urge Sadiq Khan to cancel new Silvertown road tunnel India Covid surge hits new record as oxygen runs short Saudi Arabia calls for Iran to engage in talks, avoid escalation Pandemic has led to ‘dramatic deterioration’ of press freedom worldwide  Search for Survivors of Capsized Ship Ends BUSINESS Netflix: Shares plunge as subscribers switch off…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAjytkcwggE LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:32 VIDEO: Derek Chauvin GUILTY on all 3 counts  07:30 Daily News Briefing: Chauvin GUILTY on all counts – England 6 out of ESL – Netflix shares dramatic plunge 23:10 Breaking News: English clubs out of SuperLeague 22:08 Derek Chauvin trial: GUILTY, GUILTY, GUILTY – Verdict on all three counts in George Floyd killing COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 143,577,735Deaths: 3,058,230Recovered: 121,953,574view by country UK Regular exercise may cut COVID-19 death risk by a third, major study findsRegular exercise reduces…

ESL has crumbled within a week. Six English clubs all pull out of European Super League

Derek Chauvin trial – Ex-Cop found GUILTY ON ALL THREE COUNTS of George Floyd killing Update: Derek Chauvin found GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES  Second-degree unintentional murder:  GUILTY Third-degree murder: GUILTY Second-degree manslaughter: GUILTY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaMjOL48ZJo&t=16s https://twitter.com/natasharothwell/status/1384615359307685893 Derek Chauvin trial: verdict reached after just 11 hours in Floyd killing The jury in the murder trial of former police Officer Derek Chauvin has reached a verdict over the death of George Floyd. George Floyd died last May when the white officer Derek Chauvin pinned his knee on the 46-year-old unarmed black man’s neck for more than nine minutes in…

Prince William and Prince Harry ‘rebuilding relationship’ following the death of Prince Philip A ‘senior royal insider’ has said Prince William and Prince Harry have begun to rebuild bridges following the Harry and Meghan bombshell interview with Oprah.  It is believed the interview – in which claims that a member of the royal family had ‘concerns’ over Archie’s ski colour – caused a rift between the royals.  Prince Harry returned to the UK for the first time in over a year, following the death of his grandfather Prince Philip. According to the Daily Mail, Prince Charles and his sons met…

VIDEO: Harry Styles leads LGBT 2021 Awards thanks to Vogue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJHDwvO-OLo TOP HEADLINES European Super League: PM to meet football officials over breakaway group Thousands could fly to England from India before it joins Covid travel ‘red list’ France ‘bears significant responsibility’ for Rwandan genocide, US report says Food stampedes in Turkey fuel fears over rising poverty levels Cuba has a new leader and it’s not a Castro US warns against travel to 80% of world due to Covid US jury starts deliberations in trial of officer charged with Killing George Floyd BUSINESS HEADLINES Car insurance sees biggest price…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJHDwvO-OLo LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:32 VIDEO: Derek Chauvin GUILTY on all 3 counts  07:30 Daily News Briefing: Chauvin GUILTY on all counts – England 6 out of ESL – Netflix shares dramatic plunge 23:10 Breaking News: English clubs out of SuperLeague 22:08 Derek Chauvin trial: GUILTY, GUILTY, GUILTY – Verdict on all three counts in George Floyd killing COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 142,724,053Deaths: 3,043,595Recovered: 121,240,304view by country UK At least 10 EU countries will not extradite criminals to UK because of BrexitAt least…

Tesla crash – ‘no driver’ car, 2 men dead in Texas highspeed crash US media have reported that two men were killed in a crash in the US state of Texas while riding in a Tesla car that police said almost certainly had no one behind the wheel.  The car was driving at high speed when it slammed into a tree and burst into flames, the Wall Street Journal reported, quoting Harris County Sheriff Mark Herman.  “Our preliminary investigation is determining – but it’s not complete yet – that there was no one at the wheel of that vehicle  “We’re…

Dubai beauty mogul donates 1 million meals to UAE campaign Beauty mogul Huda Kattan took to Instagram to announce she has taken part in a food drive campaign launched by the ruler of Dubai.  The program – 100 Million Meals mission – was launched to provide food to disadvantaged communities across 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.  The aim is to combat hunger and malnutrition, made only worse by the pandemic.  The Dubai-based mogul revealed she has donated one million meals via her cosmetics company Huda Beauty. On an Instagram video, she said: “It’s hard to believe…

Historic NASA Mars landing – ‘fleet of Martian drones in decades to come’  A helicopter has made the first-ever flight on another planet, NASA has said. The Ingenuity mini-helicopter hovered 10ft in the air above Mars, before touching back down on the red planet’s surface, the space agency said.  It’s NASA’s first-ever attempt at a powered, controlled flight on another planet.  MiMi Aung – Ingenuity Mars Helicopter – project manager said: “We can now say that human beings have flown a rotorcraft on another planet.”  She added: “We’ve been talking for so long about our Wright brothers (the inventors of…

Delhi in 1-week lockdown amid deadly second wave surge India’s capital Delhi is in a week-long lockdown after a record rise in Covid-19 cases have overwhelmed the city’s healthcare system. The lockdown starts Monday and will see all but government offices and essential services shut.  Delhi had imposed a weekend curfew but reported its highest single-day spike so far on Sunday – 24, 462 cases.  India has been struggling since its deadly second wave starting in April.  “I have always been against lockdowns, but this one will help us amplify the number of hospital beds in Delhi,” Chief Minister Arvind…

European Super League: A new European Super League (ESL) The New WAR over streaming rights In a seismic move for European football, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham will join AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid.  SKY Sports,  BBC Sports and BT Sports are among the broadcasters outraged by the ESL. Broadcasters and their presenters have condemned the plans suggesting this move is a betrayal to football.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC08HPDlJlA They know they will have to compete with more media groups over streaming rights and may be priced out – they do…

VIDEO: European Super League – 12 Top European clubs breakaway in ‘greed’ fuelled move  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANxGu9G9MEo TOP HEADLINES Dursley stabbing: Joshua Hall’s family pay tribute Australia opens quarantine-free travel bubble with New Zealand Masks come off as Israel vaunts virus victory India sees new record rise in daily COVID cases and 1,619 deaths European Super League: Top European football clubs announce breakaway Super League Police Search for Motive in Indiana FedEx Shooting George Floyd killing: protests flare as Americans await verdict in Chauvin trial Calls for India travel ban as scientists analyse variant BUSINESS NEWS Two men killed as Tesla…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANxGu9G9MEo LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 08:00 Daily News Briefing: Super League 12 condemned for ‘pure greed’ – India travel ban – US awaits Derek Chauvin verdict 11:00 Who’s the royal racist? 7 examples of royals being racist – even our beloved Harry! 14:11 HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh funeral – LIVE coverage 14:08 The Absurd And Cool Custom-Made Coffins Gaining Popularity COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 142,022,766Deaths: 3,033,343Recovered: 120,573,611view by country UK Women less likely to be reaping benefits of financial support ‘for self-employed workers’Women…

Who’s the royal racist? 7 examples of royals being racist  Prince William defended the Royals saying “We’re very much not a racist family” following accusations made by Prince Harry and Meghan that a member of the family had questioned how dark Archie’s skin might be. But there have been plenty of racist moments in the royal family and it’s not out-of-context or reasonable-for-the time racism – and it’s even from our beloved Prince Harry.  Here are some examples.  The unnamed royal who repeatedly asked what colour Archie’s skin would be.  William and Harry both attended a ‘Colonials and Natives’ party…

LIVE Reporting HRH Prince Philip funeral SummaryLive ReportingRelatedQuick SummaryLive – NOW!Service ends, royals leave the ChapelHis “unwavering loyalty” to the Queen, service to the nation and “courage”, is being celebrated at his funeralRoyals sat with their own households in line with Covid rules  – Queen and Harry both sat alone. Dean – ‘His long life has been a blessing’Nation observes minutes silenceCoffin arrives at St George’s ChapelQueen joins processionCoffin emergesPrince William and Kate arrive at Windsor Castle.Prince Charles arrives at Windsor Castle. Welcome to our live coverage of Prince Philip’s funeral. HRH PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH FUNERALhttps://youtu.be/PuS8ovCBg1c15:50 – Service ends, Royals exit…

The Absurd And Cool Custom-Made Coffins Gaining Popularity The custom-made coffin industry is gaming popularity – and everything, from giant cream doughnuts to lego are available.  Ross Hall – a New Zealander – was writing his will when he decided he didn’t want a regular coffin, but instead a bright red casket, with flames painted down the sides. And he wanted others to have the option to choose their own custom-made coffin as well.  Customers of Hall’s Dying Art casket manufacturers can now be interred inside a miniature sailboat, fire truck or giant cream doughnut. You can get leopard and…

US Mass shooting: ‘5 dead’ and many more injured at FedEx facility  There have been many casualties in a mass shooting in the US city of Indianapolis.  Witnesses heard several gunshots at a FedEx facility and one said he saw a man firing an automatic weapon. Some reports say five people have been killed and many more injured, but there is no confirmation. The gunman is believed to have acted alone, and is reported to have killed himself. Authorities said there was no further threat to public safety. “As officers arrived, they came into contact with an active shooting incident,”…

VIDEO: Queen alone at funeral https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qC7G5O2A3g HEADLINES Adam Toledo: Chicago police release video of officer shooting boy Prince Philip: William and Harry to walk apart as Queen sits alone at funeral France passes grim milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 Egypt continues to push for political solution in Libya India reports another record daily rise in COVID infections US Unemployment Benefit Claims Drop to Lowest Level in Over a Year Facebook urged to cancel plans to launch Instagram for pre-teens BUSINESS TUI says summer holiday season can be saved Amazon boss Bezos: ‘We need to do a better job for…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qC7G5O2A3g LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:13 VIDEO: Queen alone at funeral  08:09 BREAKING: US Mass shooting: ‘5 dead’ and many more injured at FedEx facility  07:30 Daily News Briefing: Queen alone at funeral – India Covid-19 record – FB urged to cancel plans for pre-teens 18:40 Emirates launches IATA ‘digital passport’ services COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia COVID Coronavirus Cases: 139,710,705Deaths: 2,999,996Recovered: 118,763,478view by country UK COVID-19: Young people who have already had coronavirus are not fully protected against reinfection – studyYoung people who have already tested positive for…

Game of Thrones is 10 years old … and already feels irrelevant The Irish Times says Game Of Thrones has reached its 10th anniversary. In 2011 HBO put its reputation on the line by bringing to the screen an unfashionable fantasy novel (all fantasy novels being at the time unfashionable). And HBO is keeping the Throne fires burning – with prequels planned and a Broadway musical in the works. But how do we feel about Game of Thrones turning 10? Is our nostalgia tempered, for instance, by the fact the final seasons are now agreed to have been pretty dreadful?…

VIDEO: Taylor Swift met with backlash – Covid-19 rates spike over Ramadan – Killer cop arrested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzNYCmJAr58 HEADLINES Daunte Wright shooting: Ex-officer Kim Potter charged over killing Boris Johnson’s trade trip to India branded ‘crazy’ as alarming new variant sweeps country Biden, Merkel call on Russia to draw back troops from Ukrainian border WHO worried COVID-19 rates could spike during Ramadan  India records over 200,000 new COVID cases for the first time Defence expert in Chauvin trial calls Floyd’s death ‘undetermined’ Unnamed Officer Involved in Jan. 6 Shooting Death Won’t Be Charged BUSINESS US poised to impose sanctions on Russia…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzNYCmJAr58 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 15:10 GoT “Winter is Coming” – Will there be a remake? 10:29 VIDEO: Taylor Swift met with backlash 07:40 Daily News Briefing: Kim Potter charged – Covid-19 cases to spike over Ramadan – India cases rise 16:06 Minnesota Police Officer Involved in Traffic Stop Shooting of Black Man Resigns COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 138,865,551Deaths: 2,986,118Recovered: 111,647,082view by country UK NHS trusts in London preparing to make Covid vaccinations compulsory for workers, leaked email revealsA major NHS trust in London…

UAE 1,798 new COVID cases, more deaths The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) conducted 256,181 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.  On Wednesday, the MoHAP said it will continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.  The new intensified testing campaign saw 1,798 new Covid cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 489,495. According to the Ministry, the infected people are from various nationalities, in a stable condition and receiving care.  MoHAP also announced…

3 perfect hangover fighting recipes  Pubs are back! And to avoid the excoriating hangover, learn to cook up some of MOB Kitchen’s best hangover-friendly recipes. These hangover fighting recipes will not only soak up the leftover alcohol in your system, but are also easy to make!  Halloumi breakfast bap recipe  Salt is a great hangover fighter. This halloumi breakfast bap is one of our favourite recipes on the MOB Kitchen website. The bap has spice, fried eggs and butter. This recipe serves four but you can easily halve it.  Ingredients Bunch of chives 5tbsp mayo 1 heaped tsp chilli jam…