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Thursday’s Briefing Video: Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ decision https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH2CtjbFGto Covid-19: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies PM Johnson doesn’t rule out sending British troops to Yemen if ‘conditions were right’ North Korea test-fires suspected ballistic missiles, in challenge to Biden’s US Saudi Arabia says restaurant, salon and barbershop workers must be vaccinated ‘Brazil is suffocating’: COVID surge creates severe oxygen crisis Killing of seven-year-old girl in Myanmar crackdown triggers outrage Virginia Becomes First Southern US State to Abolish Death PenaltyNationwide tells 13,000 staff to ‘work anywhere’ COVID-19: Holiday gamble for Ryanair as it reveals ‘expanded’ summer schedule Nike sees…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH2CtjbFGto TOP HEADLINES “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:18 Thursday’s Briefing Video: Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ decision   07:30 Daily News Briefing: BoJo troops to YEMEN – ‘Brazil is suffocating’ & Outrage in Myanmar, girl dead 00:40 Latest: Morocco travel mayhem after snap restrictions in major cities 15:00 Former FIFA boss Sepp Blatter given new 6-year ban from football COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases:125,454,721Deaths: 2,757,158Recovered: 101,312,279view by country UK Union flag must fly on all UK state buildings, ministers say – and planning permission now needed for EU flagMinisters have…

Morocco travel mayhem Morocco travel mayhem as the government of Morocco has banned all travel to and from some of its major cities in a bid to stem an increase in coronavirus cases causing travel mayhem in Morocco. The decision falls within the measures for the Moroccan government to contain the spread of COVID-19. Morocco’s government has announced a fresh lockdown in some major cities as new coronavirus cases in the country hit a record high; Morocco travel mayhem. In a joint statement quoted by the MAP state news agency, the health and interior ministries said the travel restrictions imposed…

Wednesday’s Briefing VIDEO: BTS help boost industry revenues to $21bn – Covid-19 daily updates, Israel election results https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSAtawVO4Xo ‘Greed’ and ‘capitalism’ helped UK’s vaccines success, says PM Latest Bristol policing protest culminates in 14 arrests Exit polls show no clear winner in Israeli election, possibly extending stalemate Yemen COVID-19 committee calls for ‘state of emergency’ ‘India desires cordial relations’: Modi in letter to Pakistan PM Brazil posts daily record of more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths Abu Dhabi ‘to invest billions’ in British business COVID-19: Cineworld faces claims UK staff ‘treated with contempt’ as chain reveals reopening plans Banking giants pour…

Daily News Briefing: ‘Greed & Capitalism’ vaccine success – 14 arrested in latest ‘Kill the Bill’ protests ‘Greed’ and ‘capitalism’ helped UK’s vaccines success, says PM BBC News says Boris Johnson has told a private meeting of Tory MPs that the UK got its Covid vaccinations underway quickly thanks to “capitalism” and “greed”. Sources said the PM had “very insistently” withdrawn his comments straight after making them. And the remarks were not made in connection to the EU/UK vaccine row.   His full remarks were reported to be: “The reason we have the vaccine success is because of capitalism, because of…

America’s gun control: Refusal to address silent epidemic’  President Obama and Joe Biden have called for tighter gun control. Just days after a man shot and killed eight people at Asian-owned spas in Georgia, another shooting rocked the US. On Monday, 10 people, including a police officer, were killed in a mass shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado. While the suspects in both cases have been arrested, the events have reignited the age-old debate on gun control in America. Earlier today on Tuesday morning 19 children have been killed in a mass shooting in Texas. The world thinks America’s…

COVID-19 travel ban update: £5,000 fine for leaving England As of next week, anyone in England who travels abroad without a good reason could face a £5,000 fine as part of new coronavirus laws.  The penalty is included in legislation that will be voted on by MPs on Thursday.  Holidays abroad are currently not allowed under the “stay at home” rule which will end on Monday.  From next week the ban on leaving the UK will become a specific law, backed up by the threat of the fine. The earliest date for holidays abroad – under current guidelines – would…

Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Lebanon ‘cruel and abusive’ treatment of refugees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxfqEwPR78 Covid: UK marks one year since the first lockdown Colorado shooting: 10 killed, including police officer, at Boulder supermarket UK to announce ‘enhanced’ trade deal with Canada Lockdown confusion: France’s new Covid-19 rules raise questions, satisfy few Quarter of civilian casualties in Yemen are minors: Save the Children Israel election: Can Benjamin Netanyahu prevail again? Amnesty accuses Lebanese authorities of torturing detained Syrian refugees Jack Dorsey’s first-ever tweet sells for $2.9m as a non-fungible token Covid: £5,000 fine for people going on holiday abroad COVID-19: Half of workers ‘suffered…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxfqEwPR78 COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 124,312,526Deaths: 2,735,703Recovered: 100,290,711view by country UK Care home workers ‘will be legally required to get coronavirus vaccine’Care home workers will be required by law to have a coronavirus vaccination under plans approved by Boris Johnson.PM Boris Johnson and health secretary Matt Hancock have agreed to put forward legislation in order to protect vulnerable residents, according to a government paper leaked to the Daily Telegraph. – (The Independent)    Europe Germany extends lockdown until mid-April amid third wave of infectionsGermany has extended its…

‘Whatever-You-Got-Ramen’ – Ramen cooking hacks with Cameron Diaz  Actress Cameron Diaz has offered up a new cooking tutorial on her Instagram for her fans – letting us know easy ramen is definitely one of her go-to dishes.  Diaz shared her recipe for what she described as “Whatever-You-Got Ramen” – meaning anything and everything you have in your kitchen cupboards.  In the caption, Diaz said: “One of my favourite quick go-to meals where I take your classic instant ramen packet and dress it up a bit with whatever vegetables I happen to have in my fridge!” In Cameron’s case, these fresh…

Covid-19: Europe wave will ‘wash up on UK shores’ & global covid snapshot  UK/EU VACCINE ROW: UPDATE Boris Johnson said he had talked to his EU counterparts “repeatedly” in recent months.  “I’m reassured by talking to EU partners over the last few months that they don’t want to see blockades,” he said.  Over the weekend,Ursula von der Leyen threatened the EU could stop vaccine exports to the UK over a row with vaccine maker AstraZeneca.  But Mr Johnson said the talks had centred on how “we’re facing the same pandemic”. “We all have the same problems. I think it’s one…

The ridiculous $1.4k luxury telephone cord necklace Luxury Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta is facing backlash and ridicule online for its latest product – which has some calling it a ‘scam’.  The brand is selling a £1,425 plastic telephone cord necklace — earning the title because it looks like a ‘home phone chord’. They are being mocked online by people saying the necklace is ‘overpriced’ and slamming the matching earrings that cost £845 and a matching ring for £335.  The chord pieces are available in purple and green – but shoppers don’t seem keen.  The Milan-based luxury company says its…

Monday’s Briefing VIDEO: Johnny Depp’s Hollywood Home Invaded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnzYDfKt60E Coronavirus vaccines: PM to telephone EU leaders in bid to stop export ban being imposed Riot police sent in after ‘kill the bill’ protest in Bristol turns violent Violence against women: Thousands protest in Turkey after Erdogan ditches European treaty Egypt government aims to vaccinate 250,000 in one week Congo’s opposition candidate Kolelas dies a day after elections Miami extends curfew, emergency powers to control unruly crowds Hundreds in Atlanta Rally Against Hate After Spa Shootings UK ‘heading towards digital skills shortage disaster’ Deliveroo founder Shu to serve up stake…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnzYDfKt60E The top stories Coronavirus vaccines: PM to telephone EU leaders in bid to stop export ban being imposedBBC News says Boris Johnson is expected to speak to his EU counterparts this week as a row over Covid vaccine supplies continues.EU leaders will discuss a ban on Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine exports to the UK – but the PM aims to put the UK’s case in one-on-one phone calls before that.The EU says they can “forbid” vaccines made on the continent from being sent to the UK. The latest flashpoint appears to be overdoses made in…

Chaos ensued on the streets of Bristol as angry protesters have attacked police after thousands of people turned up to a demonstration that officers had “strongly advised” against attending. Police Officers suffered in the attacks, in what are the most violent scenes on British streets for years. Police officers suffered broken bones and police vans were set alight as angry scenes unfolded in Bristol city centre. The atmosphere took a marked turn when the first police vehicle was set on fire. Huge plumes of black smoke rose up from Bridewell Street. A small number of protesters jumped on to the…

Brief. Me – BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, several of the front pages lead with investigations into the Met Police and wider police forces.  Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news.  …………………………….. Revealed: Grim list of sex abse claims against Met police The Observer’s front page reveals a “grim” catalogue of sexual misconduct allegations against Metropolitan Police officers in an investigation by the paper. Documents obtained by the Observer show there were 594 complaints made against Met officers between 2012 and 2018 – with 119 of these upheld. Some of the claims reported by the paper…

Palestinian killed by the Israeli army in West Bank as clashes between the Israeli army and Palestinians erupted on Friday. The Protester was shot dead in a clash between soldiers and Palestinians demonstrating against illegal settlements. West Bank demonstrations often turn violent with Palestinian protesters hurling rocks and firebombs at Israeli forces who fire tear gas, rubber-coated bullets, and sometimes live ammunition to disperse them. “A citizen who was shot in the head with live ammunition died,” the Palestinian health ministry said, adding the incident happened in the village of Beit Dajan, near Nablus. The Israeli military said it was…

The Armie Hammer story just got darker, actor accused of 2017 rape  The Armie Hammer story has just got darker. LA police have launched an investigation into an allegation of rape made against the Hollywood actor.  Hammer has denied any wrongdoing.  The confirmation from detectives of an inquiry came moments after a woman, 21, appeared at a news conference and alleged she had been raped and assaulted by the actor in 2017.  The woman – who lives in Europe – was identified only as ‘Effie’ and gave a graphic description of her interactions with Mr Hammer. Telling reporters: “I thought…

‘The honeymoon period is over’ between UAE and Israel Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to involve the UAE in his re-election campaign has led to the UAE reducing its official contacts with Israel – in a clear protest at Netanyahu’s attempts, according to officials.  Last year the two countries normalised relations, but now find themselves in a new diplomatic crisis.  Since the accords were announced last August, the UAE was quick to bring its previously secret commercial and strategic ties to Israel, the two quickly fostered cultural, tourism and investment links.  But Abu Dhabi hasn’t hidden their dismay at Netanyahu’s attempts to…

Friday Briefing VIDEO: KUWTK 20: Love them or hate them, the Kardashians changed business forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxdPztoZYeY Covid vaccine: PM to have AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to do the same Paris to enter four-week lockdown as France faces third Covid wave Crackdown triggers exodus from Myanmar’s biggest city ‘Nothing else explains it’: Norwegian scientists say AstraZeneca DID cause blood clots, as British & Dutch experts dismiss theory Dubai announces Ramadan COVID-19 precautionary measures Love them or hate them, the Kardashians changed business forever China calls for end of Cold War mentality in US relations Hollywood real estate firm…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxdPztoZYeY The top stories Covid vaccine: PM to have AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to do the sameBBC News says Boris Johnson is to receive his first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after reassuring the public it was “safe”.The PM has urged people to get inoculated and said England’s roadmap out of lockdown was “on track”.He said there was “no change” to the plan despite a drop in vaccine supply.Several European countries are to resume using the AstraZeneca jab after the EMA confirmed it was “safe and effective”.Read on…………………………………Paris to enter four-week lockdown…

Atlanta Shootings: Robert Long’s ‘bad day’ and the evergrowing Anti-Asian violence Last month we deep-dived into what was fuelling the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes – looking at a former president, the pandemic and the role of mainstream media – They don’t care about anti-Asian hate crimes, in fact, they’re fuelling it.  Now, a 21-year-old man has been arrested for shooting three separate massage parlour locations in Atlanta, Georgia – killing 8, six of which were Asian women.  A cop said the suspect,  Robert Aaron Long, was ‘having a really bad day’ and Long had said his motivation wasn’t racial.…

Thursday’s Briefing VIDEO: Atlanta Shootings – ‘What we were afraid of’ Asian American women condemn attack – Covid-19 vaccine shortage – Piers Morgan record complaints https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3S4M6-cKlE Covid-19 vaccine: Government facing questions over supply to UK Delaying England’s winter lockdown ’caused up to 27,000 extra Covid deaths’ EU proposes Covid-19 ‘Green Certificates’ to allow travel across the bloc Lebanon’s president demands PM quit if he can’t form govt to tackle pandemic fallout and economic crisis Atlanta Shootings: ‘What we were afraid of’: Asian American women condemn attacks UN says Covid-19 likely to become ‘seasonal’ disease FBI: Surge in Internet…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3S4M6-cKlE The top stories Covid vaccine: Government facing questions over supply to UKBBC News says the government is facing questions over coronavirus vaccine supply after warnings of a significant reduction.It is understood a delivery of millions of doses of the Oxford jab,  has been held up by four weeks.The NHS warned of a reduction in supply in England in April. The Department of Health insists it is still on track to offer a first dose to all adults by the end of July.Read on………………..Delaying England’s winter lockdown ’caused up to 27,000 extra Covid deaths’The…

Timeline to tragedy: Caroline Flack her life and death  She was one of the UK’s most-loved TV presenters, the former Love Island host was just 40 when she died – here’s a timeline to the tragic end of her life. Tonight, those who knew her best, open up about the life and death of Caroline Flack.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtRcd4Nds4M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtRcd4Nds4M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7iZ2SlAFY December 12 2019: Caroline arrested for assaulting boyfriend Caroline Flack was in a relationship with tennis player Lewis Burton. Lewis reportedly called 999 on December 12 2019 saying Caroline was attacking him. On arrival at Caroline’s home, police found Lewis bleeding…