Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Lockdown 3 – Georgia Senate runoff – Mexico offers home for Assange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roxFBTIdYQo Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Lockdown 3 – Georgia Senate runoff – Mexico offers home for Assange Covid Lockdown 3: England and Scotland begin new lockdowns as cases rise COVID-19: Inequalities exacerbated by pandemic must be addressed as vaccines offer way out, review warns NHS needs to deliver at least 2m jabs a week to fulfil government…
Tuesday 5 January Daily News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 5 January 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 86,117,717Deaths: 1,860,813Recovered: 61,074,877 Trump to ‘fight like hell’ as Biden promises ‘new day’ in Georgia runoffsEgypt urges GERD agreement ahead of reservoir fillingSpeculation over whereabouts of Chinese tech tycoon Jack MaThailand’s PM urges people…
Breaking News: Boris Announces New England Lockdown To Last At Least 6 Weeks Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced, in a televised address to the nation, that England is set to go into its third national lockdown for at least six weeks. PM announces new England lockdown, with people told to stay at home and schools shut for most pupils from tomorrow All primary and secondary schools and colleges in England are to close for…
In Review Despite a global pandemic, the Guardian reports eclectic car makers Tesla almost hit its 500,000-car delivery target for 2020. Tesla reported record deliveries of its electric cars in the last three months of 2020, coming within a whisker of achieving the half-million target for the year set by its chief executive, Elon Musk.The manufacturer’s annual sales rose by 36% after a final quarter that exceeded analysts’ expectations, delivering a total of 499,550 cars in…
BREAKING NEWS: UK judge Baraitser refuses US request to extradite Assange on suicide risk A British judge has ruled that Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges, saying that such a move would be “oppressive” because of the WikiLeaks founder’s mental health. District Judge Vanessa Baraitser delivered the decision against the US authorities’ request on Monday, at the Old Bailey court in London. Baraitser said he was “a…
In Review California reported Sunday that 45,352 people recently tested positive for Covid-19, continuing a surge that has pushed hospitals and their exhausted staff to the brink. Around the United States, hospitals are racing to keep up with surges of Covid-19 patients at numbers they have not seen at any other time in the pandemic. Cases have skyrocketed since Thanksgiving, and impacts from Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are still unfolding. As of Sunday, more…
Monday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Trump Tapes – India’s questionable vaccine – Pope gets political on Covid-19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1w87mwtNP8 WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to begin Reading murder: five teenagers held over stabbing of boy, 13 WikiLeaks founder Julien Assange faces ruling on extradition to US Pro-lockdown Pope gets political on Covid-19 again, condemns those who travelled over the holidays despite pandemic Flight rush to Saudi Arabia as travel ban lifted India’s approval…
Monday January 4 News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 4 January 2021 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 85,509,038Deaths: 1,850,719Recovered: 60,476,700 UK economy set to be one of the last to recover from pandemicTesla sets vehicle delivery record but falls just short of Musk’s targetDemocrat Pelosi narrowly re-elected as US House speakerIndia’s approval of own COVID vaccine criticised for lack of dataFlight rush…
A group of Republican senators led by Ted Cruz said on Sunday they will challenge Joe Biden’s election win. Because ‘Trump is staying in Power’ in a last-ditch attempt to support Donald Trump´s efforts to undermine the US vote, The senators are led by veteran lawmaker Ted Cruz in an initiative, despite the rulings in dozens of courts and the findings by officials in several key states, that there were no widespread voting problems. The Republicans’…
Larry King, 87, the Legendary Talkshow host has been hospitalised at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He has been receiving urgent medical care for more than a week. The 87-year-old was reportedly diagnosed with the virus 10 days ago but has been in Critical COVID ward for about a week. It is understood that he has been communicating his immediate family, but we are currently seeking an update to his condition in the…
Now that the UK has a “third country” status, can I still travel freely to the EU? British citizens have lost their right to travel freely within the EU. There’s technically no difference now between a UK citizen wanting to visit France, and an American citizen, who, incidentally have also been banned since March 2020. https://twitter.com/holte/status/1344790627851120645 However, since EU states remain sovereign nations, each country has control over its own borders, and will be able…
The top gadgets of 2020 2020 may be a year we don’t want to remember but this year did give us all new tools to communicate. We turned to gadgets for work, entertainment, connecting with our loved ones and also support. Below are our top picks on the gadgets of 2020 that helped us through the year. Xbox Series X The hotly anticipated Xbox Series X was one of 2020’s biggest releases, and it did…
How New Years Eve celebrations will take place globally. In a year which has seen the whole world suffer from the covid-19 pandemic that has affected over 80 million people worldwide, and killed around 1.8 million. In Australia and New Zealand, New Year 2021 has already arrived. But how will the rest fo the world plan to control and enjoy the normally magnificent and grand New Year’s eve celebrations? Below we take a look at…
Happy New Year 2021 The world is preparing for an unprecedented celebration of New Year’s Eve, previously marked with grand and spectacular public events. This year many countries have put restrictions to avoid mass gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected over 80 million people worldwide and killed around 1.8 million. Celebrations are underway as the world welcomes 2021. While this year’s festivities will look a little different than in years past, many people…
In Review The loner Nashville bomber has been identified as Tennessee born Anthony Quinn Warner, described as a ‘loner’ and ‘hermit’ by those who knew him. The Domestic American Terrorist was motivated by wanting to be famous, more ‘famous than Christmas’. Anthony Quinn Warner, a 63-year-old, of Antioch, Tennessee is described by one neighbour as a loner, died when his recreational vehicle (RV) exploded early Christmas morning In Nashville, Tennessee, on 2nd Avenue North in…
The Pakistan government has announced that it will cancel former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistani passport. In an unprecedented move, where a Pakistani government has cancelled a former Prime Ministers passport, thus revoking his national identity. In an official address, Pakistans Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said: We have decided to cancel Nawaz Sharif’s passport on February 16. IWhen Nawaz Sharifs Pakistani passport will expire, leaving him without a valid travel document. Sharif, who is…
Wednesday 30 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 30 December 2020 News Briefing – As of today, these are the active US Covid-19 cases. US COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 19,979,759 Deaths: 346,604 Recovered: 11,848,359 Happy News Story Motivational quote Happy News Story Retired Couple Make 1,400 Toys for Children in Need This Christmas: ’People need hope’ – Read on Motivational quote “Rise and grind. It’s Hump Day!.” US reports first known…
In Review In Review: Tier 4, Tier 5 and lockdown 3: what do the coming months look like for England? As the year comes to a close, we were hoping we’d be leaving Covid-19 behind. But the new mutant Covid strain is causing chaos across the country and has caused panic around the globe. In these unprecedented times, we’re looking at what’s ahead for England as scientists call for a third national lockdown, talks of…
Wednesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Death toll rises in Croatia earthquake – 10m FREE vaccines – Archie speaks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP6TNv1n0J4 Covid-19 Essex declares major incident over virus cases COVID-19: Toughest restrictions could be expanded in England as daily recorded cases pass 50,000 Death toll rises following strong earthquake in central Croatia Venezuela signs deal with Russia to purchase 10 million Sputnik V vaccines for FREE distribution One killed, three soldiers injured in Israeli attack in Syria-…
Inspirational female leaders of 2020 – HM Queen Elizabeth II WTX has nominated its most inspirational female leaders of 2020 and through a tough year, Queen Elizabeth led the public gracefully and delivered a Christmas message of hope. Despite a tough year for the 94-year-old Monarch, Queen Eliabeh delivered a Christmas message of hope for a brighter 2021. In 2019, the Queen described the year as “quite bumpy” but 2020 would provide a string of…
Wednesday 30 december news briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 30 December 2020 News Briefing -As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 82,333,596Deaths: 1,796,868Recovered: 58,339,357 COVID-19 Toughest restrictions could be expanded in England as daily recorded cases pass 50,000Essex declares major incident over virus casesRepublican-led Senate to decide on Trump’s $2,000 virus relief chequesArgentina on the cusp of historic vote to legalise abortionOne killed, three soldiers injured…
Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: India’s 6 mutant virus cases – Japan’s plans to cut space junk- Rise in book & audiobook sales https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMm-bINKQK0 WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Ghislaine Maxwell denied $28.5m bail in sex crime case NHS boss Sir Simon Stevens issues warning as hospital admissions top first peak Spain to keep registry of those who refuse to get Covid-19 vaccine Suspect detained in Shanghai poisoning of Netflix producer & ‘Game of Thrones’…
Tuesday 29 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 29 December 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 81,684,429Deaths: 1,781,823Recovered: 57,820,265 NHS boss Sir Simon Stevens issues warning as hospital admissions top first peakGhislaine Maxwell denied $28.5m bail in sex crime caseHouse Passes Higher Pandemic Relief, Overrides Trump Defense VetoIndia farm protesters damage over…
The loner Nashville bomber has been identified Tenessee born Anthony Quinn Warner, described as a ‘loner’ and ‘hermit’ by those who knew him. The Domestic American Terrorist was motivated by wanting to be famous, more ‘famous than Christmas’. Anthony Quinn Warner, a 63-year-old, of Antioch, Tennessee is described by one neighbour as a loner, died when his recreational vehicle (RV) exploded early Christmas morning In Nashville, Tennessee, on 2nd Avenue North in the city’s downtown.…
Inspirational female leaders of 2020 – Bilkis Dadi WTX has nominated its most inspirational female leaders of 2020 and the incredible 82-year-old activist Bilkis Bano is on our list. The Indian activist who became the face of the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens, which rocked the country. What makes a woman inspirational? Bilkis Dadi is an 82-year-old Indian activist who became the face of the protests against the…
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