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2020 in review: a look back on the events that changed the world countdown to 2021 Days Hours Minutes Seconds We look back at the major events that changed the year. With so many life-changing experiences, 2020 has been one of the most devastating years in recent times. A global pandemic, economic troubles, celebrity deaths and uncertainty around every corner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rokGy0huYEA JANUARY Iran’s General Solemani killed by an American drone On 3 January 2020, Iran’s General Qasem Soleimani was killed by a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport. The death of Soleimani was widely described by mainstream media as…

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$450bn payday: How did the rich get richer over the Covid-19 pandemic? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6P3ZKFUZo4 The Covid-19 pandemic may have taken a toll on the economy, but for the richest 10 people in the world – they got one heck of a payday. The ten collectively boosted their wealth by more than $450bn since the pandemic began as their businesses profited off forced lockdowns and financial crises across the globe.  According to Forbes, the 10 men approximately made $450bn over nine months.  A related report from the campaign group Americans for Tax Fairness estimates the collective wealth of the US’s 651 billionaires…

Thursday’s News Briefing VIDEO – Iran struggles to bury dead – Italy surpasses 70,000 deaths – BREXIT DEAL TODAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GErfg2PJCEw WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of expected deal English regions should go into Covid tier 4 now, scientists say UK issues South Africa travel ban to halt spread of new ‘more infectious’ Covid strain Italy becomes first European country to surpass 70,000 deaths Far from the capital, Iran struggles to bury virus victims Gunmen kill dozens in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz: Rights body Trump to hold ‘Iran responsible’ if Americans are attacked in Iraq Trump…

Thursday 24 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 3 April 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 79,057,857Deaths: 1,737,767Recovered: 55,649,609 News Briefing Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GErfg2PJCEw Trump to hold ‘Iran responsible’ if Americans are attacked in IraqGunmen kill dozens in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz:Far from the capital, Iran struggles to bury virus victimsItaly becomes first European country to surpass 70,000 deathsLorry drivers clash with police as tensions rise over queues in KentUK issues South Africa travel ban to halt spread of new ‘more infectious’ Covid strainEnglish regions should go into…

The latest Coronavirus UK travel advice has caused chaos with international and national travel because the new coronavirus variant has spread fast in London and south-East England, leading to tier 4 restrictions and changes in Christmas mixing rules for the rest of the UK. The International community has responded by banning all travel from the UK. Find out which countries have banned UK travel and for how long. London is at the centre of the breakout. There are fears that travellers will spread the more infectious variant across the country, which has been blamed for a surge in coronavirus cases.…

Inspirational female leaders of 2020 – Dolly Parton WTX has nominated its most inspirational female leaders of 2020 and no 2020 list would be complete without the one and only Dolly Parton. The legendary singer, songwriter, feminist idol and as of this year, coronavirus vaccine sponsor.Her $1 million donation to Covid-19 research was partly used to fund Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine – currently one of two vaccines being used in the United States.  What makes a woman inspirational? Dolly Parton vaccineA minor car accident back in 2013 is where she met Naji Abumrad, a physician and professor of surgery at the Vanderbilt…

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News Briefing Video: Covid-19 – Trump pardons 15 – India’s economy bounces back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IylrwtMMicc WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid-19: UK-France services return as travel ban eased COVID-19: More areas could be in Tier 4 from Boxing Day as coronavirus cases rise Israel’s government collapses, triggering fourth early election in two years Tunisia says it does not intend to normalize relations with Israel India’s economy appears to be stabilising as shoppers return Trump pardons 15, including GOP allies and Iraq massacre contractors ‘Let’s do this!’: Pelosi AGREES with Trump after he threatened to VETO relief bill unless Congress increases checks…

Wednesday 23 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 23 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 78,376,844Deaths: 1,724,325Recovered: 55,144,338 News Briefing VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IylrwtMMicc India’s economy appears to be stabilising as shoppers returnTunisia says it does not intend to normalize relations with IsraelIsrael’s government collapses, triggering fourth early election in two yearsCOVID-19 More areas could be in Tier 4 from Boxing Day as coronavirus cases riseCovid-19 UK-France services return as travel ban eased Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Covid-19: UK-France services return as travel…

Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Barr deepens distance with Trump – Brexit & Covid-19 – Saudi’s vaccination centres  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsOkaRJKuPg WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid-19: UK and France to set out plan to restart freight All arrivals to Greater Manchester and West Midlands from Tier 4 and Wales asked to self-isolate New Zealand backpacker killer revealed as serial predator Covid-19 vaccination centres to open soon in parts of Saudi Arabia Lebanon passes landmark sexual harassment law ‘Dozens of email accounts’ hacked at US Treasury Outgoing US Attorney General deepens distance with Trump Covid testing capacity expected to fall short as UK…

Tuesday 22 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 22 December 2020 News Briefing -As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 77,729,425Deaths: 1,709,281Recovered: 54,609,620 Daily News Briefing VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsOkaRJKuPg UK government ‘likely to miss’ broadband and 5G targetsCovid testing capacity expected to fall short as UK cases surgeOutgoing US Attorney General Deepens Distance With Trump’Dozens of email accounts’ hacked at US TreasuryLebanon passes landmark sexual harassment lawCOVID-19 vaccination centres to open soon in parts of Saudi ArabiaNew Zealand backpacker killer revealed as serial predatorAll arrivals to Greater Manchester and West Midlands…

Inspirational female leaders of 2020 – Jacinda Arden – Why she’s the leader for our times Today WTX has nominated Jacinda Arden, New Zealand’s youngest female prime minister. In October 2020, Jacinda Arden won a landslide victory and her Labour Party secured another 3 years in the country’s general election. jacinda garden victory speech “New Zealand has shown the Labour Party its greatest support in almost 50 years. We will not take your support for granted. And I can promise you we will be a party that governs for every New Zealander.” Watch here jacinda ardern achievements Arden set new…

Monday’s News Briefing VIDEO – Covid-19, UK travel bans, US $900B relief bill, Lewis Hamilton crowned winner – More than 400,000 register for vaccine in Saudi Arabia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu2X_oYMNj4 WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid-19: Boris Johnson to chair emergency meeting amid travel bans COVID-19: UK reports highest daily increase in cases as concerns grow over new virus strain German verdict due in deadly anti-semitic rampage Top Hong Kong court upholds emergency law to ban face masks at protests China aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait raising alarm More than 400,000 register for vaccine in Saudi Arabia US Congress reaches deal…

UNITED KINGDOM TRAVEL BANS                                                                                  The new coronavirus variant has spread fast in London and south-East England, leading to tier 4 restrictions and changes in Christmas mixing rules for the rest of the UK. Matt Hancock described it as “out of control,” though it is not thought to cause a more severe illness. Foreign countries are concerned that the mutant coronavirus…

Monday 21 December Daily News BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 21 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 77,180,757Deaths: 1,699,752Recovered: 54,095,590 Daily News Briefing Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu2X_oYMNj4 US Congress reaches deal on $900B Covid relief billPound slides lower as European borders close to UKTop Hong Kong court upholds emergency law to ban face masks at protestsGerman verdict due in deadly anti-semitic rampageUK reports highest daily increase in cases as concerns grow over new virus strainBoris Johnson to chair emergency meeting amid travel bans Previous Next Headlines: What the…

UK flight ban over Covid-19 new variant united kingdom travel restrictions European countries have begun, or are considering, banning travel from the UK  to prevent the spread of a more infectious variant of coronavirus.  The Netherlands and Belgium have both suspended flights and trains to Belgium have also been banned.  Italy has indicated the government plans to ban flights and France and Germany are reportedly planning similar action.  The new coronavirus variant has spread fast in London and south-East England, leading to yesterday’s tier 4 restriction announcements and changes in Christmas mixing rules for the rest of the UK. Boris…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the new tier 4 restrictions announced. In our special feature, we’re looking deeper into the government’s U-turn, the new variant and the public’s reaction.Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news. …………………………………………………….The recurring message in Sunday’s papers is that “Christmas is cancelled”.”Will this nightmare ever end?” asks the Mail on Sunday.Scotland on Sunday similarly describes the tightening of measures as the “nightmare before Christmas”.The Sun on Sunday points out that Boris Johnson is “the first British leader to ban Christmas since Oliver Cromwell in 1644”.The Daily…

Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban cuts local business tax, Budapest’s mayor criticises the move. On a Facebook post, the Lord Mayor of Budapest said: “Halving this tax does not manage this crisis, but deepens it.” Hungary Viktor Orban announces new COVID-19 relief measures Hungary’s government will extend a moratorium, a moratorium is an authorized delay in an activity or obligation, on household and business loan repayments until July 2021. Families with children or expecting a child will be eligible for a preferential loan of up to 6 million forints and non-refundable grants to renovate their homes. They have also halved a…

Brexit: ‘Just a few hours’ left to agree on Brexit trade deal with EU The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said there are “just a few hours left” for the UK and EU to agree on a post-Brexit trade deal.  Speaking in the European Parliament on Friday, he said it was “the moment of truth” for the two sides to come to an agreement.  He said there was still a “chance” of a deal, but the “path is very narrow.”  Barnier’s comments follow a warning from prime minister Boris Johnson that a no-deal scenario was “very likely” unless the EU…

News Briefing VIDEO: Kidnapped schoolboys RELEASED! – Brazil Covid-19 spike – Iran builds underground nuclear facility amid US tension – Russian cyberattack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWXcUdsgwEM WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing COVID-19: UK reports 35,383 more daily coronavirus cases and further 532 deaths Jacob Rees-Mogg under fire for dismissing Unicef’s UK grants as stunt UK, EU leaders pessimistic about last-minute Brexit trade deal Hundreds of Nigerian schoolboys released, local governor says Turkey, Iraq draw closer over terror threat Brazil sees spike in Covid-19 cases, deaths as vaccine mired in uncertainty US, Biden voice new alarm about cyberattack Brexit trade talks buffeted by…

Friday 18 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 18 December 2020 News Briefing -As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19  numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 75,299,629Deaths: 1,668,691Recovered: 52,869,567 News Briefing Video roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWXcUdsgwEM US, Biden Voice New Alarm About CyberattackBrazil sees spike in Covid-19 cases, deaths as vaccine mired in uncertaintyTurkey, Iraq draw closer over terror threatHundreds of Nigerian schoolboys released, local governor saysUK, EU leaders pessimistic about last-minute Brexit trade dealJacob Rees-Mogg under fire for dismissing Unicef’s UK grants as stuntUK reports 35,383 more daily coronavirus cases and further 532 deaths Previous Next Headlines:…

Furlough extended until the end of April 2021 Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April 2021.  The extension, he said, would provide “certainty for millions of jobs and businesses.”  It means the government will continue to pay 80% of the wages of workers who have been furloughed.  Sunak also confirmed the government-guaranteed Covid-19 business loan schemes will also be extended until the end of March 2021.  The chancellor also confirmed the next Budget would take place on 3 March 2021.  “Our package of support for businesses and workers continues to be one…

68% of England under tier 3 coronavirus rules for Christmas 68% of England will be living under England’s toughest coronavirus restrictions this Christmas – equivalent to 38 million. Around 30% of the population will be in tier two, while 2% will be in tier one, with the least strict level of curbs. Here’s a recap of the new tier 3 areas starting from 00:01 Saturday 19 December: Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Berkshire Peterborough The whole of Hertfordshire Surrey, except Waverley Hastings and Rother Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant At the same time, Bristol and North Somerset are to leave tier 3 for tier…

The hottest health and wellness trends of 2020 we’re taking into the new year 2020 trends in health and wellness had some major health benefits as the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns changed so many aspects of life as we knew it, including how we eat, changes in attitudes towards mental health, exercise and more.  health food trends 2020 “How to make bread?” was one of the most common Google searches in the UK over 2020. Home cooking became one of the most popular food health trends this year. As the nation rediscovered the joy of baking and cooking – the…