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Twenty-four-hour vaccination sites will be piloted in London Lockdown before the end of January, the vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi has said. While the current 8 am to 8 pm vaccination times work better for the over-80s, some areas of the UK have managed to give out first jabs to the majority of this age group. London has had a surge of cases of the Christmas period and many health officials have warned, London hospitals are running out of capacity. Nadhim Zahawi, the minister responsible for the vaccine rollout, said his “very strong instinct” would be for workers at greater risk…

Hong Kong COVID-19 breakout reported 107 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the highest toll in nearly a month as authorities tested thousands of residents after an outbreak in an old residential building located in a busy commercial and residential area last week. The Chinese special administrative region last recorded a triple-digit figure on Dec. 19 with 109 cases. At its peak in July 2020 the city logged 149 new infections. COVID-19 restrictions which have banned gatherings of more than two people and closed sports facilities, beauty salons and all restaurants for dining after 18:00 local time. Dozens of infections were…

The youngest ever champion Yan beats Higgins in Masters Final. The 20-year-old Yan Bingtao comes from behind to beat John Higgins to become the youngest Masters champion in 26 years. Yan Bingtao’s superb fightback stunned John Higgins as he becomes the youngest Masters champion in 26 years. The youngster pinched two frames on the black, in between a 103 break to go 8-7 ahead. Higgins halted the slide with 63 but Yan’s 70 and 64 gave him a famous victory. China’s Yan was making his Masters debut and at the age of 20 is a year older than Ronnie O’Sullivan…

Sunday Papers: Over-18’s vaccinated by June – ‘Quarantine hotels’ In today’s briefing update, we look at Sunday’s top stories. Most papers focus on vaccine rollout.  The recurring message in Sunday’s papers is on the Covid vaccination plans. The other stories include:  The Sun on Sunday says Brits are fed up to the back teeth with Covidiots breaking the rules.”  More than half of the people questioned in a YouGov poll for the paper felt the police were not being tough enough on those flouting lockdown measures. Its opinion column states that “with the NHS at breaking point, the public is…

Massive earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 34, leaves hundreds injured  A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday killing at least 34 people and leaving hundreds more injured, the country’s disaster mitigation agency said.  The epicentre of the quake was 3.7 miles northeast of Majene city at a depth of 6.2 miles according to Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. In Majene, at least 8 people have died, 637 people have been injured and 15,000 residents have been displaced, according to the country’s National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB).  In the Mamugu area, an additional 26…

Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Biden’s $1.9tn Covid package – US Capitol ups security – Kate Winslet on being labelled ‘curvy’ – Mass vaccination roll out – Calls for furlough scheme to be extended https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl9d2__Nr4g Covid: UK’s ban on South America travellers comes into force Major UK business body calls for furlough scheme extension to July German virus cases top 2 million as Merkel urges tougher shutdown At least 26 dead after 6.2-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia, flattens hospital & governor’s office Turkey launches mass coronavirus vaccination ‘The world’s most powerful weapon’: N Korea parades new missile Biden proposes $1.9 trillion…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl9d2__Nr4g The top stories Covid: UK’s ban on South America travellers comes into forceBBC News says travellers from South America are now banned from entering the UK over fears of a new coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil.The new travel ban – which also applies to Portugal and Cape Verde – came into force on Friday.Like the variants that were first spotted in the UK and South Africa, it is thought the Brazil variant could be more contagious.It comes as a further 1,248 people with coronavirus have died in the UK. Latest government figures on Thursday…

Breaking News: Boris Johnson has not read Brexit trade agreement, Downing Street signals Downing Street has signalled that Boris Johnson has not read the full text of his EU trade deal, telling reporters only that the prime minister was “fully aware” of its contents. https://twitter.com/AdamBienkov/status/1349712968800473088 It comes just after the PM said he maintains confidence in the fisheries minister after she admitted not reading the post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels when it was agreed because she was busy organising a Nativity trail. This is a breaking story and will be updated …………………… FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX…

Thursday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Aust concerns over Covid-19 vaccine – Man City back in title race – Gwyneth Paltrow uncomfortable with her fame https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGMFnpEemr4 Covid-19: High Street chemists start vaccinations in England City workers urged to complain if forced into the office Italy’s government plunged into crisis as former PM Renzi pulls support Australian scientists urge pause on deployment of AstraZeneca vaccine over efficacy concerns, suggest Pfizer or Moderna instead COVID-19 deaths soar in Iran as regime pursue nuclear arms India holds massive ‘Kumbh Mela’ festival amid COVID worries Now that Trump is impeached again, what’s next? Sri Lanka…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGMFnpEemr4 The top stories Covid-19: High Street chemists start vaccinations in EnglandBBC News says some High Street pharmacies in England will start vaccinating people from priority groups on Thursday, with 200 providing jabs in the next two weeks.Six chemists in Halifax, Macclesfield, Widnes, Guildford, Edgware and Telford are the first to offer appointments to those invited by letter.But pharmacists say many more sites should be allowed to give the jab, not just the largest ones. More than 2.6 million people in the UK have now received their first dose.Read on…………………City workers urged to complain if forced…

In Review What is QAnon? Inside Trump’s cult Since it’s come to light that QAnon supporters were amongst the crowd that stormed the US Capitol building last Wednesday, including several prominent activists we’re looking into the movement. During the storming of the Capitol, supporters of the QAnon movement flew Q-themed banners inside and out. It’s no surprise, considering President Trump has described its activists as “people who love our country.” featured story Take a deeper look into four different headlines about QAnon and their role in society. qanon offical The Men Behind the Conspiracy ABC reports experts say QAnon is…

LIVE UPDATES: Trump Impeachment https://twitter.com/yvonneridley/status/1349433495425327107………………………….. https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/1349432715888762881………………………….. Trump calls for ‘no violence’ in new statementThe White House press office has just put out this statement from Trump, who would normally be live-tweeting on a day like this.”In light of reports of more demonstrations, I urge that there must be NO violence, NO lawbreaking and NO vandalism of any kind.”That is not what I stand for, and it is not what America stands for. I call on ALL Americans to help ease tensions and calm tempers. Thank You.”………………………….. Sixth House Republican says he will support the impeachment of TrumpWashington state Republican Dan Newhouse just rose on the…

Wednesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Hollywood suffers 80% drop – LEAKED Birmingham Intensive care ‘overwhelmed’ – Trump blames ANTIFA  – Indonesia vaccine rollout questioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDn5dI6HP_w Birmingham‌ ‌hospitals‌ ‌move‌ ‌200‌ ‌doctors‌ ‌to‌ ‌intensive‌ ‌care‌ ‌duties‌ ‌ Hospital patients to be sent to hotels to free up beds for critical Covid cases Israeli raids in eastern Syria kill 5 soldiers, 11 allied fighters: Observatory Egypt court acquits TikTok stars jailed over ‘debauchery’ Young people first: Indonesia’s COVID vaccine strategy questioned Handful of Republican lawmakers say they will vote to impeach Trump Trump shifts blame on ‘Antifa’ for US Capitol rampage Croydon bankruptcy offers…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDn5dI6HP_w The top stories Birmingham hospitals move 200 doctors to intensive care dutiesBBC News says two hundred doctors will be sent to one of England’s largest intensive care units amid fears it could be “overwhelmed”. A leaked memo warned hospitals in Birmingham were “in a position of extremes” as Covid-19 cases rise.Elective surgeries at the city’s main Queen Elizabeth Hospital will stop as staff move to critical care duties. A spokesperson said the approach ensured “the greatest good for the greatest numbers of people”.Read on………………..Hospital patients to be sent to hotels to free up beds for…

‘I could do more with £30’: Growing anger over free-school meal replacement parcels An angry parent shared a photo via Twitter of what she says is an inadequate food hamper to replace free school meals for her children.  The image has been doing the rounds on social media, being shared more than 18,000 times and even seen by footballer/ national hero Marcus Rashford. The Manchester United star has campaigned heavily to ensure families were supplied with food during lockdown, Rashford said the hamper was “unacceptable.”  It shows a loaf of bread, a bag of pasta, one can of baked beans,…

Tuesday’s News Briefing Video: Covid-19 – Trump declares STATE of EMERGENCY – Kim K ‘humiliated’ over rumour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjCsrT0Vr0I Stricter lockdown rules – police to issue more fines to rule breakers People arriving in England need negative tests to enter country from Friday United Arab Emirates removed from travel corridor list Snowstorm blankets central Spain, disrupts schools, transportation South Korea and Iran trying to make a deal Trump approves state of emergency as more protests expected Twitter bans tens of thousands of accounts Marks & Spencer snaps up Jaeger fashion brand FA Cup draw: Manchester United to host Liverpool in…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjCsrT0Vr0I The top stories Covid-19: Rule-breakers ‘increasingly likely’ to be fined BBC News says the UK’s most senior police officer has said it’s “preposterous” that anyone could be unaware of the need to follow the coronavirus lockdown rules.Dame Cressida Dick, the Metropolitan Police commissioner, said Covid rule-breakers were now “increasingly likely” to be fined by officers. She said people were still holding house parties, raves and gambling gatherings in basements.Matt Hancock has said tighter measures cannot be ruled out. But speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Monday, Mr Hancock pleaded for people to follow the…

A new strain of the Japan Covid strain has been detected in Japan’s capital Tokyo. In Japan, the government declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures last week after seeing a steep rise in coronavirus cases. The new coronavirus variant has been detected in four travellers from Brazil’s Amazonas state, Japan’s health ministry said Sunday. The strain differs from highly infectious variants first found in Britain and South Africa that have driven a surge in cases in those countries. Brazil’s Health Minister issued a statement that the new variant has 12 mutations, one of which is…

An FBI memo has revealed that more armed protests and violence are being planned by Pro-Trump domestic terrorists. But this time at all 50 state capitols and at the US Capitol. They are expected to start this week and run through at least Inauguration Day. In response, the FBI has launched an immediate alert (which some have labelled Trump News) keeping all guards on-site. And federal law enforcement officials have advised police agencies to increase their security at statehouses around the country following the riot at the US Capitol According to a news report published in ABC News, the FBI has also…

Monday 11 January News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 11 January 2021 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 90,698,044Deaths: 1,943,252Recovered: 64,819,243 US House to begin impeachment proceedings against TrumpUS intends to designate Houthi movement in Yemen as foreign terror group1 policeman killed, dozens injured in southern Iraq clashesChina says WHO expert panel on COVID will arrive on Jan 14Indonesia pinpoints location of crashed plane’s black boxes in Java SeaOne in five in England have had Covid, modelling suggestsMass vaccination centres to open in England Previous Next Headlines:…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look into the fears the NHS is overwhelmed, speak to a nurse on the front line and the news the Queen and Duke have been vaccinated.  In our special feature, we look into the headlines around when the pandemic will end in the UK.  Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news.  ……………….. The recurring message in Sunday’s papers is around the need to follow Covid guidelines and the warning that the NHS is on the brink. In what the Sunday Times describes as an intervention “designed to shock”, England’s…

A Knife attack escalated very quickly in a Mosque in Canada. A man brandishing a knife was arrested Friday afternoon after threatening people inside a northeast mosque in Calgary. Friday’s Jumma prayers were interrupted at a northeast Calgary Mosque by a man brandishing a knife. When suddenly an altercation erupted towards the back of the Mosque which escalated very quickly. The Calgary Police Service received a call shortly after noon about a man with a knife inside the Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre in the 2600 block of 37th Avenue N.E. https://youtu.be/o5lt-iw0VnQ The man was arrested and taken to the…

Capitol Riots: CEO ARRESTED! ‘Single Worst Mistake of My Life’ – plus the others identified The chief executive of a Chicago company said he was arrested on Wednesday after he entered the US Capitol along with the rest of the mob of pro-Trump rioters seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The company Cogensia released a statement saying Brad Rukstales has been placed on leave while it considers the next step. The attack on the US Capitol left at least five people dead, including a police officer and led to calls for President Donald Trump to resign or be removed…

Pakistan welcomes revival of ties between Qatar, Saudi Arabia -led bloc Pakistan welcomes the reduction in tensions between Qatar and its neighbours in the Arabian Gulf with foreign minister Qureshi holding talks over the phone with his counterparts in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.  “Foreign Minister Qureshi appreciated the positive developments that led to a successful [Gulf Cooperation Council] Summit in al-Ula, Saudi Arabia,” said a statement on the call with the Qatari foreign minister. “He hoped that the spirit of cooperation in the GCC Summit will augur well for enhanced confidence and cooperation among the countries of the…

Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Covid-19 Travel Rules – US in Choas – Musk No 1 richest person alive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz_VQWeg2aA Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Covid-19 Travel Rules – US in Choas – Musk No 1 richest person alive Covid-19: Travel Rules: England and Scotland arrivals will need negative test result Third Covid-19 vaccine set for UK approval next week but arrival delayed by Brexit High street suffers worst December retail sales on record as online growth slumps Qatar Airways reroutes flights as Saudi Arabia lifts airspace ban China says US facing ‘internal collapse’ after pro-Trump riot Indonesia frees cleric linked to…