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Thursday’s  News Briefing VIDEO – Homeless people trapped in ‘intolerable’ conditions – Covid-19 tier updates – UK & US mini trade deal – Boy escapes Boko Haram kidnapping – US & UK mini trade deal – Vaccine & Brexit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tgUDxVMktg Covid-19: Areas in England await Covid tier changes Homeless people in temporary housing at highest level since 2006 – as some trapped in ‘intolerable’ conditions China to welcome WHO mission to investigate origins of Covid-19 pandemic US to unseal charges against Lockerbie bombing suspect: Media Saudi Arabia’s first batch of coronavirus vaccine arrives Erdogan: US sanctions ‘blatant attack’ on…

Thursday 17 December Daily Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 17 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 74,537,459Deaths: 1,655,307Recovered: 52,374,434 Erdogan: US sanctions ‘blatant attack’ on Turkey’s sovereigntySaudi Arabia’s first batch of coronavirus vaccine arrivesUS to unseal charges against Lockerbie bombing suspect: MediaChina to welcome WHO mission to investigate origins of Covid-19 pandemicHomeless people in temporary housing at highest level since 2006 – as some trapped in ‘intolerable’ conditionsAreas in England await Covid tier changes Previous Next Thursday’s News Briefing VIdeo roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tgUDxVMktg Headlines: What the…

News Briefing VIDEO: Covid-19 Xmas rules – UNICEF feeds UK kids & UK economy will bounceback  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwIydU7S-vY&t=1s WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid: Relaxation of UK Christmas rules ‘unlikely to change’ Vaccine ‘gamechanger’ will see UK economy bounce back sharply, analysts say COVID-19: For the first time in its history UNICEF will help feed kids in the UK Paris fined €90,000 for appointing too many women in senior roles Iran’s probe into downing of airliner has major flaws — Canada report After a long delay, leaders of Mexico, Brazil congratulate Biden on US election win Republican leader of US…

No-deal Brexit 2020: 5 ways it’ll change your everyday! How will a no-deal affect you? The UK has the threat of a no-deal Brexit looming again after prime minister Boris Johnson returned from a Brussels meeting with the European Commission and having failed to secure any concessions on a potential free trade agreement.  How likely is a no-deal Brexit? Very likely. The no-deal Brexit odds are high but the Prime Minister said leaving without a deal should hold “no fear” for Britain.  The UK and EU remain far apart, and the EU has now published its own emergency plans…

Wednesday 16 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 16 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 73,821,896Deaths: 1,642,044Recovered: 51,833,667 Paris fined €90,000 for appointing too many women in senior rolesFor the first time in its history UNICEF will help feed kids in the UKVaccine ‘gamechanger’ will see UK economy bounce back sharply, analysts sayRelaxation of UK Christmas rules ‘unlikely to change’ Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Covid: Relaxation of UK Christmas rules ‘unlikely to change’Vaccine ‘gamechanger’ will see UK economy bounce back sharply,…

Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: BREXIT food plans – Biden wins AGAIN – Tier 3 London https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKFJ6v3dEU Covid: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identified UK to fast track some perishable goods at ports from 1 January Tech giants would face steep fines, market bans under draft EU rules Kabul’s deputy governor killed in Afghanistan blast Arab nations condemn bomb attack on oil tanker in Jeddah port Biden aims to unify nation as electoral college formalises election victory Low-paid workers face pandemic ‘double whammy’ Tech companies face multibillion-pound UK fines over harmful content London in Covid tier three: Football,…

Millions of pounds worth of food could go to waste as London enters Tier 3 Food could go to waste as a result of the government’s move to put London in tier 3 at midnight tomorrow. Millions of pounds worth of food is expected to go to waste as all bars and restaurants will be forced to close, although they can offer takeaway and delivery services. Restaurateurs are feeling the devastating blow as Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year. In tier 2 household groups of less than six were able to eat together in restaurants and…

Tuesday 15 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 15 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 73,202,281Deaths: 1,628,238Recovered: 51,344,562 Tech giants would face steep fines, market bans under draft EU rulesUK to fast track some perishable goods at ports from 1 JanuaryCovid-19: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identified Previous Next News Briefing VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKFJ6v3dEU Headlines: What the papers say? Covid: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identifiedUK to fast track some perishable goods at ports from 1 JanuaryTech giants…

Monday 14 December Daily 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: 72,659,864Deaths: 1,619,161Recovered: 50,876,275 Saudi declares victory over CovidLondon mayor asks PM to consider closing secondary schoolsBrexit trade talks Previous Next News Briefing Video roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mfmajO24G8 Headlines: What the papers say? Brexit trade talks: Process ‘still has legs’, UK source saysCOVID-19: London mayor urges PM to consider shutting secondary schoolsArmenia, Azerbaijan blame each other after violations of Karabakh ceasefireOver 300 schoolboys still missing after Nigeria school attackSaudi Arabia declares victory…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the final stretch of negotiations between the UK and EU as the deadline for a deal is just hours away.  In our special feature, we’re diving into the debate as to whether the rules should be relaxed over Christmas as fears grow it’ll lead to a third wave.  Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news.  …………………………………………………. Merkel wants Britain to ‘crawl across broken glass’ The deadline for trade talks between the UK and EU dominates the Sunday papers. The Mail on Sunday leads…

Bread, BLM and Carole Baskin among UK’s most googled of 2020 Much like the US, the top google searches UK 2020 is “coronavirus”. As the pandemic swept the world, Brits were googling “How to make a facemask?” “When will gyms reopen?” as they prepared for months in lockdown. Wanting to know the coronavirus symptoms day by day, “Coronavirus symptoms” and “Coronavirus update” were in the top five. How to make bread step by step Back in March, data shows Britain was determined to bake. “How to make bread?” was one of the most common google searches. 2020 was also the year…

Google top trending US searches this year sum up 2020 perfectly: Kobe Bryant, Naya Rivera, Chadwick Boseman, Covid and Unemployment  It’s been a strange year. A year of uncertainty, economic struggle, lockdowns and death. And the top google searches in the US reflect it.  The United States: Top Google trends 2020 The top US trending topics this year are not a surprise. “Coronavirus”, “election results” and “Zoom” led the way. However, these aren’t the top searches or most-searched topics. But instead are “searches that had a high spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2020 as compared to 2019,”…

A Romanian living in Dubai was threatened with a toy gun by a Nigerian gang that lured him through the Tinder app. The Dubai resident was lured into a flat after he met a woman online on the dating app Tinder. The Dubai Court of First Instance heard that the Romanian man was threatened with a toy gun by a gang of two women and a man from Nigeria who stole his money and credit card. The victim testified that he met a woman on the Tinder dating app before she invited him to have a cup of coffee at…

Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO – US moves forward with vaccine – Turkey sanctions – BREXIT no-trade deal likely – Brits 2021 travel ban https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQcq6pVkWzI&t=1s Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO – US moves forward with vaccine – Turkey sanctions – BREXIT no-trade deal likely – Brits 2021 travel ban WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing EU Travel Ban for British Tourists from 1st of Jan 2021 Boris Johnson facing legal challenge over decision not to fire Priti Patel Brexit: ‘Strong possibility’ of no trade deal with EU – PM New Year’s Peeve? France to impose nighttime curfew on December 31 Israel and Morocco…

Friday 11 December Daily Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 11 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 70,735,868 Deaths: 1,588,759 Recovered: 49,166,194 News Briefing Video Roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQcq6pVkWzI Israel and Morocco agree to normalise ties in latest US-brokered deal Boris Johnson facing legal challenge over decision not to fire Priti Patel EU Travel Ban for British Tourists from 1st of Jan 2021 Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? EU Travel Ban for British Tourists from 1st of Jan 2021. Boris Johnson…

Boris Johnson facing a legal challenge over the decision not to fire Priti Patel. The FDA Union is suing Boris Johnson after he largely dismissed allegations of bullying by Home Secretary Priti Patel. Priti Patel is feeling the pressure to resign as FDA union launch a legal battle with No 10. The PM is looking to hold off at least until the end of January 2021 before asking Priti Patel to resign. The pre-action notice letter from the Union says Johnson’s decision would set a “damaging precedent which gives carte blanche to the kind of unacceptable conduct which the home…

British Tourists have been served with an EU travel ban from the 1st of Jan 2021 with Brussels saying its travel exemption will be taken away after Brexit transition period. Borders are still open to UK citizens currently as the country is still in the EU’s single market and customs union until 31 December. Also, EU citizens living in the UK will maintain current travel rights to the continent after the Brexit transition period ends. A European Commission spokesperson recently said there were no plans to extend the UK’s access on 1 January. The UK currently has some of the…

Dame Barbara Windsor: Carry On and EastEnders actress dies aged 83 Scott Mitchell, Barbara Windsor’s husband said she had died peacefully from Alzheimer’s at a London care home on Thursday evening. Her battle with Alzheimer’s was highlighted by a moving documentary earlier this year, which highlighted the struggles of the Carry on star, in the twilight oh life. She had been diagnosed with the disease in 2014 and had moved to a care home earlier this year. Mr Mitchell said she would be remembered for the “love, fun, friendship and brightness she brought to all our lives”. …………

2 troops killed by Indian Army in Kashmir Pakistan’s Army said that two Pakistani soldiers were killed by Indian fire in Kashmir overnight, in Kashmir. Lt. Col. Devender Anand, an Indian army spokesman, said Pakistan initiated the fighting by firing bullets and mortar shells along the Line of Control that separates the two sides. India did not report any casualties. Both India and Pakistan are blaming the other for the latest violence in the disputed Himalayan region. As this conflict has become more intense digitally, with both countries using any PR opportunity to rally the masses. Pakistani Army Maj. Gen.…

Insta Talk Episode 17 On this episode of Insta Talk, fashion blogger Rana Elithy is back to discuss the best modest fashion styles for the winter. Skincare specialist Katie Attfield joins us to give you the best winter skincare hacks and winter skincare essentials to keep your skin soft and glowing. We’re going shopping in Dubai with our fashion expert Rana, who gives you all the hacks on styling vintage clothes. And plant-based activist Chef Daniella is here to give you her top five nutrient-dense foods to keep you healthy this winter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4yrdfDTAFo&feature=youtu.be Stay tuned and receive updates Sign up…

Watch SpaceX prototype launch and then explode after 6 mins SpaceX’s rocket ship crashed and exploded into flames just minutes after its much-anticipated launch. Starship’s test had been delayed repeatedly over the past week and excitement had been building since a last-minute engine abort on Tuesday. But the rocket’s eventual launch from SpaceX’s facility in Texas was uneventful and the prototype appeared to come close to reaching its goal altitude of around eight miles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41FMvNefZs8 The 50m-tall stainless steel spacecraft soared over the Gulf of Mexico before turning sideways as planned and heading back towards Texas, near the Mexico border. …

Thursday 10 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Thursday 10 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 69,254,300 Deaths: 1,576,085 Recovered: 48,009,437 Hunter Biden tax probe focuses on business dealings in China Trump Vows to Carry On Election Fight US Senate backs massive arms sales to UAE after Trump veto threat Iran faces UN probe into dissident massacres covered up for 30 years Netanyahu vows to be FIRST to take Pfizer jab & ‘encourages’ all Israelis to follow…

Wednesday’s News Briefing VIDEO – Philippines starvation – Turkey’s corruption – California exodus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E1KK4_lc2o WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Brexit: Boris Johnson to fly to Brussels as time runs out in trade talks India’s mystery illness could be linked to heavy metal poisoning Record hunger in the Philippines as Covid restrictions bite Elon Musk joins California exodus, moves his personal residence to Texas after clashing with Sacramento over Covid-19 restrictions Turkish opposition combats corruption of previous governors Trump, Biden Vow Quick Coronavirus Immunization for Millions of Americans Christopher Nolan hits out at Warner Bros over shock streaming plans ‘Price rises…

Wednesday 9 December Daily News BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 9 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 68,568,681Deaths: 1,563,133Recovered: 47,462,805 Brexit Boris Johnson to fly to Brussels as time runs out in trade talksIndia’s mystery illness could be linked to heavy metal poisoningRecord hunger in the Philippines as Covid restrictions biteElon Musk joins California exodusTurkish opposition combats corruption of previous governorsTrump, Biden Vow Quick Coronavirus Immunization for Millions of Americans’Price rises likely’ due to global shipping mayhemChristopher Nolan hits out at Warner BrosMan Utd knocked out…

Brexit breakthrough: UK and EU agree deal ‘in principle’ on Northern Ireland protocol A deal has been agreed on the issue of the Northern Ireland border between the EU and UK, following months of confusion about how the Brexit withdrawal agreement should be implemented.  Under the agreement, the government has agreed to withdraw clauses from its taxation and internal market bills that would have breached international law by giving it the power to unilaterally overwrite the deal.  The breakthrough comes before a meeting between Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen layer this week to try and solve the remaining…