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Wednesday 2 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 2 September 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 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 25,905,876 Deaths: 861,277 Recovered: 18,197,514 US won’t join global vaccine effort, because its led by the WHO India added half a million Covid-19 cases in one week Australia enters first recession in 29 years Murray makes stunning US open comeback Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Almost 6 months on, millions of pupils…

Tuesday, 1 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 1 September 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: 25,638,129Deaths: 854,773Recovered: 17,942,911 Community radio leads rural India’s battleHong Kong launches mass Covid-19 test, undermined by mistrust of ChinaPortugal may go back on UK’s quarantine listCameron Norrie Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Portugal may go back on UK’s quarantine list as Covid-19 cases pass threshold.UK’s Covid-19 response could result in 50,000 unnecessary deaths, former scientific adviser says.Hong Kong launches…

Monday, 31 August coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 31 August 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: 25,387,422Deaths: 850,601Recovered: 17,709,335 India sets world’s highest single-day rise with 78,761 new coronavirus casesMTV pays tribute to actor Chadwick BosemanUK records 1,715 Covid cases in the largest weekend figure since MayMan U sign Van de Beek for £40m Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? UK records 1,715 Covid cases in the largest weekend figure since May.Push back GCSE and A…

Insta Talk e2: Live with Kendall Jenner’s Fashion style & nutritional advice & Cancel Culture This weeks episode Dyna Fayz discusses how toxic Cancel Culture is dominating peoples lives on social media influencers with Yasmine Shihate, living a positive life with healthy nutrition with May Simpkin and our resident fashionista Ranazone gives us a break down of Kendall Jenner’s new knitwear style. Insta Talk Episode 2 – Part 1 – https://youtu.be/cfzEzoTDx4A Insta Talk – the show from WTX News – covering all things social – presented by @deena_fayezz_official_tv – today’s guests are @maysimpkinnutrition, @yasmineshihata CEO & founder of @enigmamagazine and…

Friday 28, August coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 28 August 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: 24,628,901Deaths: 835,639Recovered: 17,094,868 Peru seeks to explain high Covid-19 death rateSaudi economy and Covid-19 -Good can come of evilThe UK sees the highest number of new Covid-19 cases since mid-JuneHarry Maguire Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? The UK sees the highest number of new Covid-19 cases since mid-June.Back-to-work message to be aired as schools reopen.WHO’s warning for Europe: Autumn…

Thursday, 27 August coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday, 27 August 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: 24,337,005Deaths: 829,686Recovered: 16,876,159 When it comes to Covid-19 vaccines, rich nations are first in lineBrazil reports more than 47,000 new coronavirus caseslow paid people who self isolate to get £13 a dayUS sports walkout over Blake shooting gathers momentum Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Low-paid people who self-isolate to get £13 a day.Up to 30 UK teenagers may have…

Wednesday, 26 August coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 26 August 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: 24,063,894Deaths: 823,560Recovered: 16,613,225 More than 1,300 healthcare workers have died from Covid-19 in MexicoThousands of South Korean doctors strike amid Covid-19 resurgenceRoman PolanskiMessi hands in transfer requestFrom facemasks to Covid testing- 11 times the UK government has U-turned Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? From facemasks to Covid testing: 11 times the UK government has U-turned.Far-right groups targeting hotels housing…

Tuesday, 25 August coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 25 August 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: 23,812,853Deaths: 817,025Recovered: 16,363,830 Biden, Dems hits Trump on coronavirus response, ‘fear-mongering’ during the first night of Republican conventionIndia’s use of less accurate coronavirus tests raise concernsEight in 10 poorer UK families feel worse off since lockdown – surveyUAE records 275 new infections and 1 deathScientist claim first human reinfected with Covid-19WHO cautious on ‘low quality evidence’ of Covid-19 plasma as US…

Sentencing begins for the New Zealand terrorist who killed 51 worshippers, as court hears chilling details The Australian white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in last year’s New Zealand mosque shootings showed no emotion as his sentencing hearing opened Monday. Brenton Tarrant wanted “to have shot more people than he did,” the court heard at the start of the four-day sentencing, held amid tight security and in front of grieving families and survivors.  The court heard how the heavily-armed Tarrant opened fire on men, women and children as he live-streamed the attack on social media, ignoring please for help…

Monday, August 24 coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 24 August 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: 23,586,512Deaths: 812,527Recovered: 16,085,556 US FDA announces emergency authorisation for convalescent plasma to treat CovidPeru 13 killed as police raid club breaking coronavirus curbsIndia’s Covid-19 cases cross 3 million mark as economy opensTeens’ anxiety levels dropped during pandemic, study findsAbta says Covid crisis could claim 18% of the UK’s travel sector Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Abta says Covid crisis…

The first teaser trailer for “The Batman” is here, and Robert Pattinson looks like a compelling Caped Crusader. If you haven’t already watched the trailer, do yourself a favour and check it out a few times over. You may have missed Colin Farrell’s debut as the Penguin the first time around. Don’t expect this to be the Batman you’re used to seeing on screen. Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne is pretty new at the whole crime-fighting gig and Gotham’s not too sure what to make of its costumed Bat vigilante. Batman Trailer https://youtu.be/v3QArqiInYo Matt Reeves’ Batman reboot explores the early days of the Caped…

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GLOBAL COVID-19 TODAY CORONAVIRUS CASES: 22,865,970 DEATHS: 797,158 RECOVERED: 15,520,905 …………………………………… More than 20,000 UK tourists face new quarantine deadline race BBC News says British holidaymakers who wish to avoid 14 days’ quarantine face a race to get back to the UK before new coronavirus travel rules kick in. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said on Thursday that those arriving in the UK from Croatia, Austria and Trinidad and Tobago will need to self-isolate. It is thought around 20,000 British tourists are currently in Croatia. The changes apply to anyone arriving after 04:00 BST on Saturday. Read the full story on…

Northern California wildfires force mass evacuation as 300,000 acres burn Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes as fire crews work tirelessly to beat back wildfires across northern Califonia. The smoky air is so thick it briefly halted traffic on an interstate and killed a pilot on a firefighting mission. The hundreds of fast-moving wildfires are spreading across northern California, burning houses.  In Vacaville – a city of about 100,000 people – residents were urged to evacuate during the night as the wind-whipped flames swallowed dozens of homes.  Many were awakened by neighbours or firefighters banging on…

Premier League 2020-21 fixtures have been announced by the FA. Although the exact dates and kick-off times will be confirmed when the television selections are made. The Premier League fixtures were announced in full this morning with Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Man City all discovering their fate, as well as newly-promoted Leeds, getting a date for their long-awaited return. And they will be greeted by the Champions in their first game at Anfield. Teams including new champions Liverpool have already started their pre-season training camps ahead of the new campaign. Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Wolverhampton…

GLOBAL COVID-19 TODAY CORONAVIRUS CASES: 22,588,815 DEATHS: 791,090 RECOVERED: 15,309,032 …………………………………… Heathrow’s rapid test centre could replace 14-day quarantine  The Guardian says a new Covid test centre is ready to start rapid testing of inbound passengers arriving at Heathrow airport’s Terminal 2, as soon as the government gives it the go-ahead. Arrivals would find out results within 24 hours of being tested, replacing the need for a 14-day quarantine. More than 13,000 passenger tests a day can be carried out in the facility, launched by aviation services firm Swissport and the Collinson Group, which runs airport lounges. A second test…

GLOBAL COVID-19 TODAY CORONAVIRUS CASES: 22,309,785 DEATHS: 784,380 RECOVERED: 15,053,449 …………………………………… 19% of UK adults suffered depression during pandemic RT News says the number of people across the UK suffering from depression has almost doubled during the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).  The ONS said 19 per cent of adults reported some form of depression during June, compared with 10 per cent in the nine months leading up to March 2020. The most common types of depression listed by people were stress and anxiety.  Read the full story on RT News ………………………………………

Israeli warplanes strike Gaza, relentlessly pounded Gaza, targetting Hamas officials, but sources on the ground have confirmed innocent casualties. Early on Tuesday morning, the warplanes bombarded Gaza in response to Palestinian fire balloons launched across the border, the Israeli army said. The strikes came as visiting Egyptian security officials strove to defuse the latest attack on Gaza. “Israeli Fighter jets and (other) aircraft struck underground infrastructures belonging to the Hamas terror organization in the Gaza Strip,” an Israeli military statement said. The impact of a landmark deal between Israel and the UAE is reverberating throughout the region. But the deal…

Bahrain: Woman,54, wearing burqa goes viral for smashing Hindu gods, now charged A video showing a woman wearing a burqa breaking idols of Lord Ganesha in a shop has gone viral on social media and been met with celebrations and praise.  The video circulating, shows two women standing near an aisle where idols of Hindu gods are kept on a shelf. One of the women picks up the religious idols and starts throwing them on the ground, breaking them. It appears she is speaking to a shopkeeper, angrily asking “This is a Muslim country, right? Why is this here? ……

GLOBAL COVID-19 TODAY CORONAVIRUS CASES: 22,049,457 DEATHS: 777,440 RECOVERED: 14,791,869 …………………………………… Alarm over Covid case rates in 19 European countries The Guardian says 19 European countries have crossed a key threshold of new coronavirus infections, with Spain’s numbers particularly worrying.  According to data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the countries have recorded cumulative 14-day infection totals higher than 20 per 100,000 inhabitants, considered an early alarm level by many health experts. Luxembourg and Spain have reported more than 100 new cases per 100,000 people in the past two weeks, the figures show, with Malta recording more…

Greece secretly sent away more than 1,000 migrants – including babies, abandoning them in open seas The New York Times has reported that at least 1,072  migrants were sailed to the edge of Greece’s water territory on inflatable life rafts and abandoned by Greek authorities.  The Times analysed evidence from multiple sources – including academic researchers, the Turkish Coast Guard, and independent watchdogs groups – found there were at least 31 different incidents of these expulsions over the past few months.  Nahma al-Khatib told the Times that on July 26, she and 22 others -including babies- were taken by masked…

Israel and UAE open direct phone service after historic peace deal The Israeli and UAE foreign ministers introduced a direct phone service between the two nations on Sunday, in their first announcement following a peace agreement to the normalisation of diplomatic relations.  The UAE and Israel ministers “inaugurated a phone link between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, and exchanged greetings following the historic Peace Accord signed by the two countries,” tweeted the director of strategic communications at the UAE’s foreign ministry.  Shortly after, Israel’s Gabi Ashkenazi tweeted that the two “decided together on the establishment of a direct communication…

Trump promises ‘snapback’ to force return of UN Iran sanctions President Trump vowed to use a controversial technique to unilaterally reinstate UN sanctions on Tehran, a move with huge repercussions for the Iran nuclear deal.  It comes a day after the UN Security Council overwhelmingly rejected a US resolution to extend an Iranian arms embargo. “We’ll be doing a snapback,” Trump said during a news conference at his New Jersey golf club. “You’ll be watching it next week.” The president was referring to the contested argument that the US remains a “participant” in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal – despite…

GLOBAL COVID-19 TODAY CORONAVIRUS CASES: 21,826,634 DEATHS: 773,074 RECOVERED: 14,564,184 …………………………………… NHS needs tens of thousands of British Asians to join Covid-19 vaccine trials The Guardian says the NHS is launching a fresh attempt to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers from British Asian communities to its coronavirus vaccine trials following a “disappointing” uptake in the first phase.  The government’s vaccines taskforce announced on Monday that more than 112,000 people had signed up for trials which could begin as soon as next month. Read the full story on The Guardian  …………………………………… A-Level grades ‘drop below three-year average,’ new analysis suggests …