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Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Cher ‘sorry’ over George Floyd tweet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN-H3akbakI Covid passports: Plans criticised by MPs amid fears of ‘two-tier Britain’ Richard Okorogheye: Body found in Epping Forest in search for missing student, police say Pfizer halts delivery of Covid-19 vaccines to ‘banana republic’ Israel after bill goes unpaid amid political infighting – media Jordan’s Prince Hamzah pledges loyalty to half-brother King Abdullah Middle East climate leaders and global partners vow to step up climate action North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics over COVID fears Minneapolis police head: Kneeling on Floyd’s neck violated restraint policy ‘Disappointed’ travel chiefs…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN-H3akbakI LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 09:34 Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Cher ‘sorry’ over George Floyd tweet 08:38 Arabic YouTube Kids app launched in MENA 07:30 Daily News Briefing: ‘Two-tier Britain’ – normal life some way off as Covid-19 roadmap revealed 08:00 3 Coffee alternatives for those who can’t handle caffeine COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 132,437,230 Deaths: 2,874,232 Recovered: 106,760,547 view by country UK Further violence breaks out in Northern Ireland despite appeals for calm Violence has broken out once more on the streets of Northern Ireland,…

3 Coffee alternatives for those who can’t handle caffeine People love drinking coffee, myself included. Coffee lovers are willing to spend A LOT of money on coffee. We have such a profound cultural devotion to coffee, it’s hard to imagine a world without it.  But coffee has its drawbacks, which is why coffee alternatives are growing in popularity. Like other stimulants, coffee can cause stress, panic and anxiety in those with a low tolerance. MUD\WTR MUD\WTR is a dirt-like powder that, like many of the newer coffee alternatives, includes a blend of mushrooms including chaga, reishi, and cordyceps, which are…

Summer saved? UK travel news – the traffic light system Summer may be saved! Brits may get abroad this summer using a “traffic light system”, government sources have suggested. Countries that share high vaccination rates with the UK — including Bahrain, Israel, Malta and the US — will likely be top travel destinations this summer. Boris Johnson is expected to reveal the strategy on Monday. The system will likely include three tiers. Green – destinations exempt from quarantine, Amber and Red – facing stricter conditions.  Vaccination rates will play a key role in the designation of countries, but only a…

Pandemic can’t stop London rap music, as feisty female rappers and hip hop artists release the album By Dizzle B.Z A group of female rap music and hip hop artists from around the world have come together in a virtual music studio to create a hard-hitting album on human rights. It is a remarkable achievement considering very few of the artists have met each other, or shared studio time, because of the global lockdown and even the mastermind behind 20-track Ideologies has yet to meet the women he recruited. London producer Martin Daniels, aka M W Daniels, saw how the…

Daniel Radcliffe praises his parents, talks substance abuse and says staying in London kept him grounded during childhood fame. Daniel Radcliffe hit the big screen at the tender age of 11 in the title role in the Harry Potter film series.  There was, of course, a risk of the child actor going off-the-rails. But Radcliffe says staying in the UK and his supportive parents helped him stay grounded after he became famous.  Radcliffe says he understands why other child actors have had substance issues in the years following their youthful stardom.  Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Radcliffe…

Man beaten up by angry octopus in Australia  An Australian geologist has been whipped by what he called the “angriest octopus” while swimming at a Western Australian beach. The viral video shows the octopus in shallow waters lashing out at geologist Lance Karlson.  The angry octopus came after him again and struck him on the arm, before whipping his neck and upper back. The tentacles left stinging red welts on his skin, which Karlson said only eased after he poured cola over them.  He told Aussie news outlet 7News that his preferred treatment for sea animal stings is vinegar, but…

UK travel: 4 more countries added to England’s red list  Pakistan, Kenya, Bangladesh and the Philippines have been added to England’s coronavirus red list. The move, which will take effect from 4 am on Friday, 9 April, is in response to concerns about new variants of COVID-19, like those first detected in South Africa and Brazil. It means international visitors who have departed from or transited through those nations in the previous 10 days will be barred from entering. British and Irish citizens and those with residence rights in the UK will be allowed to enter but will have to…

Friday’s Briefing VIDEO: James Charles ‘sexting’ underage boys – California mass shooting – Lee Collins dead at 32 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYjvd8UPdSE Met PC found guilty of neo-Nazi group membership Brussels riot police use horses and water cannon to disperse crowd gathered in response to April Fools’ joke Twenty years since the first gay marriages, the fight for rights in Europe goes on Egypt opens Mideast’s biggest pharma city Taiwan train derailment: 36 killed in tunnel crash as rescuers report ‘no signs of life’ Mother tried to save 9-year-old boy in California mass shooting UN strongly condemns deaths of hundreds of protesters in…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYjvd8UPdSE LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 11:16 UK travel: 4 more countries added to England’s red list  11:00 Friday’s Briefing VIDEO: James Charles ‘sexting’ underage boys 07:30 Daily News Briefing: The neo-Nazi Met PC GUILTY – 36 dead in Taiwan train crash 15:54 Godzilla vs. Kong: ‘epitome of a popcorn flick’ but is it worth it? COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 130,206,710Deaths: 2,840,729Recovered: 104,922,225view by country UK Glastonbury and Young Vic share in £400m from Covid arts fundMore than 2,700 arts and heritage organisations, from Glastonbury…

Why Godzilla vs. Kong’s Reviews Are So Positive (Despite One Major Problem) ScreenRant reports critics are largely praising Godzilla vs. Kong with the general attitude being the movie is a crowd-pleaser packed with high level action. But critics have pointed out the film’s human characters had room for improvement. The movie has an 80% approval rate on Rotten Tomatoes and whilst it doesn’t offer a lot of depth, it is definitely a fun movie-watching experience. It does take a while to get there, with reviews indicating that the climactic  battle is worth it. “It might be the best studio film…

Thursday’s Briefing VIDEO: Egypt to investigate giant ship stuck in Suez Canal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqA_vcGr9Cg Met officer investigated over rape allegations Richard Okorogheye: Police searching in Essex after confirmed sighting of missing student France to close schools and extend Covid-19 lockdown to all of the country, Macron says Covid-19 variants ‘stronger and faster,’ WHO emergencies chief warns as ‘worrying shift’ shows more young people in intensive care Egypt launches inquiry into cargo ship giant ship stuck in Suez Canal Many of Lebanon’s children ‘may never get back to school’ Pfizer-BioNTech says the Covid-19 vaccine is safe, effective on adolescents Biden Unveils…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqA_vcGr9Cg LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 11:16 UK travel: 4 more countries added to England’s red list  11:00 Friday’s Briefing VIDEO: James Charles ‘sexting’ underage boys 07:30 Daily News Briefing: The neo-Nazi Met PC GUILTY – 36 dead in Taiwan train crash 15:54 Godzilla vs. Kong: ‘epitome of a popcorn flick’ but is it worth it? COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 129,495,677Deaths: 2,828,629Recovered: 104,436,543view by country UK Fewer than a quarter with Covid symptoms request test, UK study findsFewer than a quarter of people in the…

GEORGE FLOYD: DEREK CHAUVIN TRIAL DAILY ROUNDUP From the Trial Related Key Highlights Doctors testify Floyd died because of lack of oxygen caused by kneeling on his neck and back Floyd’s blood and a few white pills found at crime scene Four police officials testify against Chauvin saying he used excessive force. Chavin violated policy says police chief Police officers – incl. longest-serving officer give rare testimony against Chauvin Paramedics take the stand – ‘I was trying to give him a second chance at life.’ Floyd’s girlfriend says both had chronic pain and both addicted to opiods New footage shows…

George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial   Former police officer Derek Chauvin, 45, is accused of killing George Floyd. Floyd’s death in the USA last May sparked months of worldwide protests against racial injustice. Chauvin is on trial for his murder.  Derek Chauvin is charged with 3 offences over George Floyd’s death. The then-officer was filmed kneeling on Floyd’s neck for about nine minutes as he said: “I can’t breathe.”  Chauvin’s trial started on Monday 29 March 2021.  Here’s what you need to know:  The charges Chauvin is accused of three offences. The first charge is of second-degree unintentional murder, which means…

Wednesday’s VIDEO Briefing: Britney Spears ’embarrassing’ documentary saw star ‘cry for 2 weeks’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PipYnZgQp6w Covid-19: Shielding coming to an end for millions UK weather: Booze ban and police warnings for sun worshippers as the UK temperature hits 24.5C UK and US criticise WHO’s Covid report and accuse China of withholding data UN raises $6.4 billion for Syrians, falls short of $10 billion aid goal Turkey reimposes restrictions after sharp rise in infections French air attack in Mali killed 19 unarmed civilians, UN says Emotional witness regrets not doing more to save Floyd as trial continues COVID-19: Over-65s lead return to…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PipYnZgQp6w LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 11:07 Wednesday’s VIDEO Briefing: Britney Spears ’embarrassing’ documentary saw star ‘cry for 2 weeks’  07:35 Daily News Briefing: Booze ban & ‘keep your cool’ – UK, US criticises WHO report, accuse China 17:08 Ghislaine Maxwell faces new charges, including sex trafficking of a minor 16:32 The very dark side of fame. Why it isn’t worth it COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 126,089,141Deaths: 2,767,726Recovered: 101,743,702view by country UK Renters in danger of losing their homes unless government injects financial aid, MPs…

Stalking and Stress “Kendall Jenner: MAN THREATENS TO SHOOT HER DEAD” screams a recent TMZ headline. We certainly know that fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. But ‘being famous’ still tops many kids’ dream job list. We know the downsides of fame – lack of privacy, media bullying, but how dangerous is it? Kendall Jenner was recently granted a temporary restraining order after a man allegedly travelled to the US with a plan to shoot her dead. But the weekend proved to be a double security scare after a man broke into her property, stripped naked and tried…

Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Ghislaine Maxwell faces new charges, including sex trafficking of a minor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ctY6vTG8k Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty Ghislaine Maxwell faces new charges, including sex trafficking of a minor Death toll from Myanmar junta’s crackdown on protests passes 500 Palestinians get 100,000 vaccine doses from China Traffic in Suez Canal resumes after stranded ship refloated Biden: 90% of US Adults Will Be Eligible for COVID Vaccine by April 19 WHO: Covid-19 ‘very likely’ first jumped into humans from animals Nike sues over ‘Satan Shoes’ with human blood Jofra Archer: England bowler has surgery on right…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ctY6vTG8k LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:38 Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Ghislaine Maxwell faces new charges, including sex trafficking of a minor 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Pandemic treaty – England on track to reopen – Nike sues popstar’s Satan shoes 16:02 Capgemini to make 1,500 UK hires in 2021 13:47 A luxury trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast – 12 best things to do   COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 128,253,280Deaths: 2,804,662Recovered: 103,465,895view by country UK Sir Lenny Henry pens letter urging Black Britons to get Covid jabSir Lenny…

A luxury trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast – 12 best things to do   The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s most memorable destinations. Here, mountains plunge into the sea in a nail-biting vertical scene of precipitous crags, cliff-clinging abodes and verdant woodland. – Lonely planet  To say that the Amalfi Coast of Italy is beautiful is something of an understatement. With so many of the best things to do in the Amalfi Coast, you’ll be spoilt for choice and will need to prioritise what and how you actually want to see. The Amalfi Coast isn’t just one spot. It’s a…

‘Made in UAE’ – Kingdom starts production of own vaccine Hayat will be the first UAE made Covid-19 vaccine, manufactured by a newly created joint venture between Abu Dhabi’s G42 and Sinopharm.  The UAE’s vaccine will be called Hayat-Vax – the name Hayat meaning ‘life’ in Arabic. Hayat-Vax is the same Sinopharm vaccine that was registered by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention in December 2020.  In a statement, G42 revealed that the joint venture is already producing the vaccine, with an initial capacity of 2 million doses per month.  The announcement comes a day after Sheikh Abdullah bin…

Monday’s Briefing VIDEO: Gucci’s killer ex-wife annoyed with Lady Gaga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5gY_tOEko0 Monday’s Briefing VIDEO: Gucci’s killer ex-wife annoyed with Lady Gaga Covid: Outdoor meetings and sports to resume in England as lockdown is eased Merkel presses German states to get tough with Covid curbs Paris doctors sound alarm, warn of catastrophic overload of Covid-19 cases Container ship stuck in Suez Canal ‘partially refloated’ Dozens of ‘defenceless’ civilians killed in Mozambique attack Fresh protests hit Bangladesh after Modi’s visit US Vows ‘Consequences’ for Russian Actions China’s answer to YouTube slumps on market debut Uber offers green option for London customers who…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5gY_tOEko0 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 13:47 A luxury trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast – 12 best things to do   12:32 Covid: Outdoor meetings and sports to resume in England 11:50 ‘Made in UAE’ – Kingdom starts production of own vaccine 10:53 Monday’s Briefing VIDEO: Gucci’s killer ex-wife annoyed with Lady Gaga  COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 127,776,580Deaths: 2,796,169Recovered: 102,967,241view by country UK Richard Okorogheye: Police appeal for help tracing teenager missing for six daysPolice are appealing for help tracing a student who went missing six…

Sunday PAPERS Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAjECWVHYoU TOP HEADLINES “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 14:22 Fight Night – Watch LIVE: Povetkin vs Whyte 2 15:05 Best fitness wear as gyms reopen  13:41 Remembering Jessica Walter, star dies aged 80 13:21 Inquiry into power of social media influencers COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 127,362,208 Deaths: 2,790,831 Recovered: 102,635,287 view by country UK Hunt for remand prisoner accidentally released in London Police are searching for a man who was mistakenly released from a west London jail. William Fernandez was being held on remand at HMP Wormwood Scrubs where…