Author: WTX News Editor

The WTX News Teams works around the clock to deliver, breaking news and news Briefings to you on a daily basis. It is our opinion that sometimes you need information, not speculation so we try to cut through the bull**** and give you that in your Daily News Briefing.

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster LIVE NEWS TODAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mko6OTLjkM “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 07:32 Daily News Briefing: India Covid-19 variant concerns – Israel strikes Gaza from ground and air 15:15 Israel-Gaza: Celebrities take a stance – who ‘got it wrong?’ 07:25 Daily News Briefing: Rockets pound Israel – NHS receives ÂŁ160m – Brazil Covid death toll soars 16:53 Ellen ends show after 19 years – amid ‘toxic’ allegations COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia…

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Love it or hate it, celebrities have a lot of influence on politics and culture and many celebrities like to voice their opinion. Over the years celebrities have taken a stance on the Israel – Palestine conflict, but some have faced backlash for staying neutral. The recent violence between the two has escalated since Monday – at least 67 people have been killed in Gaza and 7 have died in Israel. Israeli forces are preparing…

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Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster LIVE NEWS TODAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L06WlNjah74 “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 07:25 Daily News Briefing: Rockets pound Israel – NHS receives ÂŁ160m – Brazil Covid death toll soars 16:53 Ellen ends show after 19 years – amid ‘toxic’ allegations 15:09 Israel-Gaza: UN fears “full-scale war” as violence escalates 10:04 Brit Awards 2021: Harry Styles ‘confusing’ American accent COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 161,099,575 Deaths: 3,345,646 Recovered: 138,920,796…

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Israel-Gaza conflict: UN fears “full-scale war” as violence escalates The UN is fearing a “full-scale war” as the deadly exchange of fire between Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli military has significantly escalated.  Israel says Palestinian militants have fired more than 1,000 rockets over the last 38 hours – most fired at Tel Aviv.  Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes, destroying two tower blocks in Gaza on Tuesday and Wednesday.  The…

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Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9o3SbP8ntU LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:04 Brit Awards 2021: Harry Styles ‘confusing’ American accent 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Israel declares emergency – India variant in 44 countries – Colombia protests death toll rises 14:21 Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury fight to take place in Saudi Arabia 12:20 Travel: Top 5 UK Weekend Breaks For Summer 2021 COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia COVID Coronavirus Cases: 160,340,059Deaths:…

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Travel: Top 5 UK Weekend Breaks For Summer 2021 With restrictions being lifted and a potential return to normal for the summer, we’re looking at the top 5 places in the UK for a short weekend break!   The Scottish Highlands The Scottish Highlands is known for its natural beauty! In a remote part of the UK, it has sublime landscapes. Hikers flock to the region to climb one of Scotland’s 282 ‘Munro’s – peaks over…

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Jerusalem – Palestine crisis: World pleas for calm  Global leaders are calling for calm after days of unrest spiralled into retaliatory attacks by Israel and Palestinians.  The UK, US, and the EU have urged Israel and the Palestinians to lower tensions as soon as possible.  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Hamas must end the rocket attacks “immediately,” adding: “All sides need to de-escalate.”  Dominic Raab tweeted the rocket attacks “must stop” calling for…

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Jerusalem crisis: 24 Palestinians dead, inc 9 children as rocket attacks continue On Tuesday morning the Israeli military continued its attack on the Gaza Strip, targeting several areas after rockets were fired from an enclave.  The new attacks come hours after at least 24 Palestinians – including nine children – were killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes on the strip after Hamas fired rockets towards Israel, according to the health ministry in Gaza.  The rocket attack…

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Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-d9BXmxAes LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 12:20 Travel: Top 5 UK Weekend Breaks For Summer 2021 11:13 Jerusalem- Palestine crisis: World pleas for calm  09:00 Jerusalem crisis: 24 dead, incl. 9 children as rocket attacks continue 07:33 Daily News Briefing: Jerusalem violence escalates – Man arrested over Julia Murder – Golden Globes 2022 ditched COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia COVID Cases: 159,609,923 Deaths: 3,317,866 Recovered: 137,307,337…

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Palestinians report several killed in Israeli air raids on Gaza The Palestinian health ministry says nine killed in an air raid in northern Gaza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJNeUGIyMoA The Gaza health ministry said on Monday that nine Palestinians, including three children, were killed “in a series of strikes in northern Gaza”. Several Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air raid in the besieged Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian health ministry, after Hamas launched rockets from…

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Colorado shooting: 6 dead in birthday party massacre, US mass shooting on the rise again A man has shot dead six adults, including his girlfriend, before turning the gun on himself at a birthday party in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The massacre took place early Sunday, the children who were present at the party were not shot, officials said.  “The suspect, a boyfriend of one of the female victims, drove to the residence, walked inside and…

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BREAKING: At least 215 wounded as Israeli forces raid Al Aqsa Mosque compound  215 wounded, 4 critical as Israeli forces raid Al Aqsa Mosque compound The Al Aqsa Mosque was stormed by Israeli forces Monday morning, with rubber-coated bullets, tear gas, and sound bombs being fired at worshippers – hundreds have been injured.  The latest:  ‘They were firing rubber bullets randomly at everyone’ says Nour Mtour, a Palestinian woman who spent the night inside the…

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UK will need photo ID to vote – ‘unfair and deliberate’  A new law being announced in Parliament on Tuesday is set to cause controversy. People across the UK will need a photo ID to be able to vote.  The proposal is part of the Queen’s Speech.  The law could mean millions of people are unable to vote as some groups – the poor and the young – may not have photo IDs.  Those who…

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Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwvtNkzx4G4 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 11:42 BREAKING: At least 215 wounded as Israeli forces raid Al-Aqsa compound 10:48 UK will need photo ID to vote – ‘unfair and deliberate’  09:45 Violence Renews at al-Aqsa mosque as Israel marks Jerusalem Day 07:30 Daily News Briefing: May 17 lockdown changes – Iran weapons seized – Afghan bus bombing – US mass shooting, 6 dead COVID UK Europe US Middle…

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The Sunday Papers Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD9gheJiIvo LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 07:30 Live sports this weekend: Man City v Chelsea, Canelo. v Saunders – full fixtures, team news and snaps of the week 22:39 Saudi Prince MBS welcomes Imran Khan again – Friends reunited? 18:29 England: 12 green list travel countries for summer visit 12:17 Malta will pay YOU to visit this summer COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID CORONAVIRUS CASES:…

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England: 12 green list travel countries for summer visit Grant Shapps outlined the new rules on international travel that starts in England on 17 May.  The press conferences main points:  Outlined the countries that will be on the “green list” for travel, where quarantine will not be necessary upon return Popular short-haul destinations on the list so far are Portugal, Gibraltar, and Israel. Australia, New Zealand or Singapore are all on the green list but…

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Malta will PAY YOU to visit,  set to save UK summer holidays  The UK will announce its traffic light travel system and green list today, countries you will be able to travel to this summer without a quarantine period and/or limited restrictions.  Malta is expected to be on the UK’s green list and has confirmed it will pay people to visit this summer – in an attempt to make back the tourism cash they lost…

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Global Covid-19 death toll more than double  There have been nearly 6.9 million global Covid-19 deaths, according to a new analysis from IMHE.  It is more than double the number officially estimated.  The report says deaths go unreported as most countries only record deaths that happen in hospitals or patients that have been confirmed to have Covid-19. Current estimates show more than 155 million infections worldwide and at least 3.25 million deaths, according to Johns…

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Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster LIVE NEWS TODAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu2ye2YciEw&t=2s “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:10 Why did Ellen DeGeneres move in with Courteney Cox, ‘I’m not having marital troubles’ 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Election results 2021 – Colombia govt invite ‘talks’ – 25 dead in largest police raid 16:10 Billie Eilish Vogue Cover: ‘Sell out? … F*ck it’ 13:07 UK sends Royal Navy to patrol Jersey amid fishing row with France COVID UK Europe US Middle…

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Billie Eilish Vogue Cover – Sell Out Or Moving On? The Mirror starts with a pretty grim statement. “EVERYONE has long wondered what lies beneath Billie’s layers. Admit it, you have,” writes the paper. Billie Eilish, according to the Mirror, transformed herself from tracksuit-wearing ‘Kevin the teenager into a sexy swan’. Her mature new look is a hit, but some fans of the singer called her a “sell-out” for swapping her “don’t give a f***”…

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Brief summary BBC News says a Royal Navy vessel is patrolling waters around Jersey amid concerns of a possible blockade by French boats over post-Brexit fishing rights. France has threatened to cut off electricity to the island, which began issuing licenses to French boats under a new system last week. Fishermen who claim their rights are being unfairly restricted are due to protest at Jersey’s port of St Helier. ……………………………… Royal Navy vessel is patrolling waters…

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Quick summary The share of US dollar reserves held by central banks around the world hit a 25-year low during the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the International Monetary Fund. Economists are warning the impact of the pandemic is starting to hit home on the economy. Governments have pumped more than $16 trillion of fiscal stimulus into the global economy since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Key Points US dollar reserves held by…

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Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster LIVE NEWS TODAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EO_oS2iNXE “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 07:54 Central bank reserves hit lowest for 25 years for Dollar reserves 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Royal Navy patrols Jersey – 2021 polling day – Joshua Wong jailed 16:20 What’s on TV this weekend? – Entertainment news & Film picks! 15:22 Heavy rains hit parts of UAE; safety alert issued COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 155,850,587Deaths:…

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Facebook board to announce decision on Trump ban Facebook’s oversight board will announce whether former president Donald Trump will be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram. The decision will have major implications for the political future of Donald Trump and the Republican party.  Trump’s accounts were suspended indefinitely four months ago after fears of more violence following the January 6 Capitol riot  – where a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building – five…

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