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French police have launched a series of raids on mosques and prayer halls across the country as part of what Emmanuel Macron has called a crackdown on “political Islam”. The drastic action follows attacks on what President Macron has described as French liberty. And as a consequence we will now see all of France’s 2,600 places of Muslim worship inspected, with plans already in place to close dozens. Macron rages war on Islam Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said the first wave of raids, beginning today in Paris, were part of “a massive and unprecedented action against separatism”. “Seventy-six mosques suspected of…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the no-deal Brexit negotiations – as the cabinet backs the PM. The secondary story featured on many front pages says the Queen will be vaccinated within weeks and will make it public to help combat misinformation.  In our special feature, we look at the crucial US senate race.  We also take a lot at the latest Covid-19 cases and global updates.  ……………………………………………………. Military planes to fly vaccines in to avoid ports hit by Brexit The Observer’s top story says the government is working on contingency plans to…

An unmissable season of Premier League football weekend starts as Football begins its slow roll back from an unpredictable alternative reality. All the games Previews from all other broadcasters and more team news than you are used to. All on WTX Sports. SAT 05 DEC 2020 PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL Watch Live on BT Sport 1 Burnley 12:30 Everton Venue: Turf Moor Sean Dyche will need to pick his players up from last weeks heavy defeat at Man City ahead of their clash with Everton today. They need to take something from Everton and show they are capable of restoring Turf Moor’s reputation as…

SpaceX prepares to make supply run to space station for NASA with upgraded Dragon SpaceX is preparing  to launch a Dragon spaceship from Florida this weekend making its last supply run to the International Space Station until next year.  The Falcon 9 rocket will take off on Saturday from the Kennedy Space Centre, if the weather allows. Currently, the weather conditions are looking risky for a rocket booster landing at sea, with primary concerns for liftoff being cloud cover and rain.  This will be SpaceX’s first launch of its new and improved cargo Dragon spacecraft, not to be confused with…

Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO – 76 mosques face Macron closure – Covid-poor – Rohingya refugees – UK takes on Climate Change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TvCROhnHe0 WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Climate change: the UK aims to cut emissions by 68% by end of 2030 Fauci apologises for implied criticism of speedy UK vaccine approval The US, Italy mark grim records as global Covid-19 deaths surpass 1.5 million Nearly 80 mosques suspected of ‘separatism’ face closure as French govt launches ‘massive’ offensive against religious extremism Bali struggles with ‘COVID-poor’ as Indonesian cases hit record Bangladesh moves ahead with relocating over 1,600 Rohingya refugees…

Friday 4 December Daily Briefings BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 4 December 2020 News Briefing –  As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 65,558,031 Deaths: 1,512,223 Recovered: 45,394,765 US, Italy mark grim records as global Covid-19 deaths surpass 1.5 million Fauci apologises for implied criticism of speedy UK vaccine approval UK aims to cut emissions by 68% by end of 2030 VP-Elect Harris Picks Tina Flournoy to Be Her Chief of Staff Bangladesh moves ahead with relocating over 1,600 Rohingya refugees Bali struggles…

On Monday, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook will ban all misinformation surrounding Covid-19. In a Livestream with Dr Anthony Fauci where the two discussed the latest scenarios about the coronavirus. Facebook has announced that it will now remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines from its platforms which includes Instagram. Zuckerberg’s comments on Facebook received an immediate backlash from conspiracy theorists and anti-vaxxers. The gist of these tweets and comments were: “I’m not getting your  vaccine, you quack.” https://twitter.com/21WIRE/status/1334590962908225536 Facebook offered up examples of the type of content that would be prohibited under this policy update, such as…

Former Germany international Steffen Freund is embroiled in a racism row with Muslim football players in Germany. He has apologised for comments he made on a Sunday morning television talk show in which he suggested that the North African heritage of Schalke players Amine Harit and Nabil Bentaleb could explain their characteristics and attitude. Harit, who is of French-Moroccan heritage, and Bentaleb, who is of French-Algerian heritage, are both currently suspended by Schalke as the Bundesliga side struggle with problems on and off the pitch. Bundesliga side Schalke tonight confirm that midfield duo Nabil Bentaleb and Amine Harit will train individually…

Insta Talk Episode 16 Rana Ellithy on Modest Fashion – How to wear blazers – Big Eyebrows & No-oil baked falafels On this episode of Insta Talk, we’re joined by fashion blogger and Instagram sensation Rana Ellithy, who discusses all things modest in fashion and her rapid online success. Our fashion expert from Dubai is back with us to guide you through wearing blazers this winter, find out what you should be wearing and how to style it. One of winter’s biggest beauty trends is the big brow, celebrity makeup artist Joanne Morgan joins us to show you how to…

Thursday’s News briefing VIDEO – Rohingya relocation – Sri Lanka cyclone – US security concerns ahead of Solemani anniversary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y2wTWgmK6E Rohingya relocation – Sri Lanka cyclone – US security concerns ahead of Solemani anniversary WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Jersey to enter ‘hospitality circuit breaker’ until 4 January Boris Johnson warns of ‘immense logistical challenges’ in distributing the vaccine Ex-French leader Valery Giscard d’Estaing dies at age 94 Cyclone hits Sri Lanka as southern India hunkers down The United States to draw down staff from Baghdad embassy amid ‘security concerns’ as the anniversary of Soleimani assassination draws near –…

Manchester United’s Champions League campaign is hanging in the balance as Fred redcard and two goals from Neymar helped Paris St-Germain secure victory at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford had cancelled out the Brazilian’s early opener with his third goal in four games against the French outfit. But Marquinos’ excellent second-half finish put the visitors back in front and after United midfielder, Fred had been sent off for a foul on Ander Herrera, Neymar tapped home his 38th Champions League goal. https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1334248608485486599 United did push for an equaliser and substitute Paul Pogba came close when he volleyed over from the edge…

Thursday 3 December Daily News 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: 64,845,926Deaths: 1,499,357Recovered: 44,942,203 UAE launches satellite to celebrate National DayRights groups urge Bangladesh to halt Rohingya relocationUS to draw down staff from Baghdad embassy amid ‘security concerns’ as anniversary of Soleimani assassination draws nearCyclone hits Sri Lanka as southern India hunkers downEx-French leader Valery Giscard d’Estaing dies at age 94Boris Johnson warns of ‘immense logistical challenges’ in distributing vaccineJersey to enter ‘hospitality circuit breaker’ until 4 January Previous Next…

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Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine: What we know so far Boris Johnson will hold a No 10 Press Conference at 5 pm today.  The UK has become the first country to approve the Covid-19 vaccine by Pfizer and BioNTech, and it has so far ordered enough doses to vaccinate 20million people or a third of the UK population. Matt Hancock confirmed the NHS will be vaccinating people against Covid-19 with the world’s first approved jab next week, bringing hope the pandemic is coming to an end.  The Pfizer-BioNTech jab is being authorised for emergency use and is now busy setting up mass clinics…

BREAKING NEWS: UK becomes first country to authorise Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine The UK has become the first country to approve the Pfizer and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. Matt Hancock announced on Wednesday that the UK’s medicines regulatory agency has authorised the coronavirus vaccine. The news comes as three candidate vaccines have announced promising results from phase three trials. Hancock said the NHS would be ready to start vaccinating early next week. https://twitter.com/ProfBrianCox/status/1334040598207029255 The two companies announced this month that the vaccine is 95% effective and in particular, is 94% effective in people over the age of 65 who are more at…

The American made Covid vaccine made by Pfizer, the American company has been approved for use in the UK. The stock markets have rallied since the news of the vaccine. The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. British regulator, the MHRA, says the jab, which offers up to 95% protection against Covid-19 illness, is safe for rollout. MHRA Chief Executive Dr June Raine said: “We are pleased to have received the letter from the Department of Health and Social Care requesting a review of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine…

Wednesday 2 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 2 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 62,208,879Deaths: 1,487,013Recovered: 44,457,096 US, Europe develop vaccine plans with approval likely soonUN says food has run out for nearly 100,000 refugees in EthiopiaJoshua Wong defiant ahead of Hong Kong sentencingNetanyahu’s rival says Israeli PM ‘only working to save himself from trial’ as country might hold FOURTH election in 2 yearsUS attorney general says no evidence of election-altering fraudNew Covid tier system comes into force in England Previous Next Headlines:…

UAE free zones are open for 100 percent foreign ownership come into law today. The impending changes to laws governing the foreign ownership of firms in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will cast many questions over the future role of the country’s free zone areas. Earlier this month it was announced that the UAE is to abolish the need for companies to have Emirati shareholders. Up until now, every business operating in the emirates has to have a majority Emirate stakeholder in order to register and operate. It is a major shake-up of foreign ownership laws aimed at attracting investment into an…

UAE looks to new reforms to boost economy and global image Recent changes in the UAE including women’s rights and alcohol sales are a sign the majority-expat country sees liberalisation as key to its economic prosperity.  The country of nearly 10 million people will see the move to reform a series of laws governing individual freedoms and social ways as the country struggles with $524 billion economic troubles and a plunge in oil prices amid the Covid-19 pandemic.  “I think they are very pragmatic reforms that have to do with economics and … the need to socially liberalize in order…

Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Trump’s adviser quits – Egypt pledges support to Palestine – Tigray ‘war not over yet’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79oCQE4WHj0 Trump’s adviser quits – Egypt pledges support to Palestine – Tigray ‘war not over yet’ – Debenhams uncertainty – lockdown vote – Article 24 rewrite WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Debenhams faces uncertain future as JD Sports quits rescue talks Labour set to abstain in key COVID-19 lockdown vote as Tory rebels unconvinced by govt’s tiers analysis France’s ruling party agrees to ‘total rewrite’ of controversial ‘Article 24’ security measure Trump’s controversial Covid-19 advisor resigns New…

Tuesday 1 December Daily News BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 1 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 63,607,081Deaths: 1,474,213Recovered: 44,000,766 France’s ruling party agrees to ‘total rewrite’ of controversial Article 24Labour set to abstain in key COVID-19 lockdown vote as Tory rebels unconvinced by govt’s tiers analysisDebenhams faces uncertain future as JD Sports quits rescue talks Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Debenhams faces uncertain future as JD Sports quits rescue talks.Labour set to abstain in key COVID-19 lockdown vote as Tory rebels unconvinced by…

The central banks of the UAE (CBUAE) and Saudi Arabia (SAMA) have officially launched a project for a common digital currency. A final report on the Aber project follows ongoing experiments and research into the initiative which is considered one of the first of its kind internationally at the level of central banks. Plans to develop the Aber project were first announced in early 2019 to transact financial settlements between Saudi Arabia and the UAE through Blockchain and distributed ledgers technologies. It is all part of the 40-year plan by the UAE and Saudi to drive away from its reliance…

Topshop, Burton and Dorothy Perkins owner Arcadia has gone into administration, putting 13,000 jobs at risk. The UK High Street giant has hired administrators from Deloitte after the pandemic “severely impacted” sales across the group. No redundancies would be announced immediately, it said in a statement. But it does seem inevitable. Deloitte repackaging the retial group Topshop needs a short-term cash injection to the tune of £200m and a long term over-haul, which won’t be achieved. The retail group is a dinosaur which is operating in a digital age. Which has put potential buyers off, the whispers in the market…

Alcohol ban for Wales from Friday. Welsh pubs, restaurants and cafes will be banned from serving alcohol from Friday and will be unable to open to customers beyond 18:00 GMT. Winter of Discontent First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the new rules to tackle a rise in coronavirus cases. Indoor entertainment and visitor attractions, including cinemas, museums and galleries, will also have to shut. Traders said the news was a “major blow”, while a brewer called for evidence of the need for the changes. Wales is facing tighter restrictions Businesses can offer a takeaway service after 18:00, and if they have…

Sri Lanka prison riots – Trump blacklists 2 Chinese firms – Maradona death investigated – Covid falls 30% over England lockdown – IS claim Iraqi attack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPEzZ3ijUwU Sri Lanka prison riots – Trump blacklists 2 Chinese firms – Maradona death investigated – Covid falls 30% over England lockdown – IS claim Iraqi attack  – 13 charged over NZ volcano tragedy WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing:⠀ Covid infections in England fall by 30% over lockdown Maradona’s doctor has home and office searched as star’s death investigated ISIS claims responsibility for the rocket attack on an Iraqi oil refinery Gunfire at Sri…