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Monday 23 November News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 23 November 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 58,997,869Deaths: 1,393,837Recovered: 40,772,679 Trump campaign appeals loss in Pennsylvania election disputeHong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces jail after guilty plea over police HQ protestsChina to introduce new policies to tackle ageing populationGerman FM lashes out at coronavirus protesters ‘making a mockery’ of WWII resistance…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the end of the lockdown and what is coming next. In our special feature, we look at the controversy around British author JK Rowling, why she’s back in the headlines and who’s on what side of the debate. We also take a lot at the latest Covid-19 cases and global updates. ……………………………………Lockdown to end next week but tighter restrictions on the wayThe PM will announce…

Black Friday UK 2020: the best early tech deals and bargains Black Friday sales are no longer exclusive to Friday and retailers have already started slashing prices in the run-up to 27 November.  We’ve rounded up the very best offers on technology.  Gamer? Aldi is running a Black Friday sale online and waiting until the day itself to launch its deal. If you’re a fan of Nintendo, keep an eye on the Nintendo Switch for…

Friday’s News Briefing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjl7yi10Ccs wtxnews News Briefing #DailyNewsBriefing:⠀ ⠀ #Covid-19: Free flu jabs offered to all over the 50s in ‘winter like no other’ ⠀ #California, Ohio order nightly curfews to stem Covid-19 resurgence⠀ ⠀ #SouthAustralia 6-day statewide lockdown imposed over 1 person’s ‘LIE’ to contact tracers, authorities admit as they REVOKE order⠀ ⠀ #Palestinians outraged as Pompeo visits illegal Israeli settlement ⠀ #India’s coronavirus cases surpass 9 million

Friday 20 November News Briefing 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: 57,258,307Deaths: 1,365,965Recovered: 39,746,842 Millions of public sector workers face pay freezeJoe Biden wins Georgia after recountIndia’s covid-19 cases surpass 9 millionPalestinians outraged as Pompeo visits illegal Israeli settlementSouth Australia 6-day statewide lockdown imposed over 1 person’s ‘LIE’ to contact tracers, authorities admit as they REVOKE…

Insta Talk Episode 14 On today’s Insta Talk we’re talking to Rania Hafez about the rise in online bullying, the measures you can take to protect young people and what’s fuelling it. Whilst we may still be in lockdown, we can still have a little luxury. Joanne Morgan is here to show you how to get creative with your own at-home spa day. Our fashion expert Nerveen is here to give you all the latest…

In Review: Princess Diana, the BBC and Martin Bashir The investigation into how the BBC and journalist Martin Bashir got the famous Princess Diana interview has received support from Prince William. The famous interview included revelations such as Diana calling Camilla Parker Bowles the “third person” in her marriage, her admission of infidelity and her doubts over Prince Charles’ suitability to be king. The 1995 interview was watched by 23 million people and sent shockwaves…

Breaking News: Manchester City Pep Guardiola boss signs a new two-year deal. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a new two-deal until 2023, the Premier League club have announced. The contract, which now runs to the summer of 2023, sees Guardiola’s commitment to City extended to seven years from his arrival in 2016. Since joining Manchester City, Pep has had a transformational effect on the Club’s playing style and has guided the team to eight…

Spain takes on fake news and will monitor disinformation campaigns – divides opinion The Spanish government has divided opinion over its new strategy to tackle the spread of online disinformation. The strategy was approved last month and it details how a commission comprising Spain’s Intelligence service, the foreign ministry and defence ministry should tackle the issue.  Madrid has said the global pandemic has been accompanied by an “unprecedented infodemic.” But media organisations and opposition parties have…

Thursday 19 November News Briefing 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: 56,583,049Deaths: 1,355,147Recovered: 39,370,986 In Review – Princess Diana, BBC and Martin BashirWonder Woman 1984 will launch in the US online and in cinemas on Christmas DayEthiopia: aid workers report chaos as thousands flee fightingJapan on ‘maximum alert’ on COVID-19, Tokyo at highest levelBioNTech, Pfizer to…

Wednesday 18 November News Briefing 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: 55,961,380Deaths: 1,343,716Recovered: 38,976,285 In Review – Macron, Islam and Western media3 killed after Syria air defenses repel ‘Israeli aggression’ over Damascus, Tel Aviv says it retaliatedSaul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to fight Briton Callum Smith on 19 DecemberTrump fires head of US cybersecurity agency that refuted voter…

The 24-year-old Spanish woman who went from Fallera to Jihadist 24-year-old Cristina B was arrested last week for belonging to a terrorist organisation after she attempted to cross into the conflict zone Syria to join ISIS, according to police sources.  Her pictures on social media show her at Valencia’s Las Fallas festival and up until January 2017, Cristina B was like any other young woman in the small town Cullera, in the Spanish region of…

A rise in hearing issues due to headphones use in the Covid-19 /lockdown era, say UAE doctors Dubai Specialist speak out Doctors in the UAE have observed a rise in the number of students complaining about hearing problems, and they say it’s probably linked to long hours of using headphones use over the Covid-19/lockdown era.  The doctors have told parents to keep their kids’ hearing protected as they sit for hours in online classes, with…

Anti Bullying Week 2020: Victims talk school bullies, spike in cyberbullying, 52% LGBT+ kids says school bullying is a fear if they came out & critical signs you must know.  It’s been a tumultuous year so far, our regular lives severely disrupted and for children, there has been a rapid rise in online bullying in the past six months. The Anti-Bullying Alliance surveyed 2,000 11-16 year-olds about their experience of bullying over the last 6…

Tuesday 17 November News Briefing 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: 55,350,663Deaths: 1,332,338Recovered: 38,494,441 Trump asked for options for attacking Iran last weekPeru names Francisco Sagasti as third president in a weekHurricane Iota makes landfall in NicaraguaMacron blasts US media for legitimizing Islamist violence after wave of terrorist attacksSt John Ambulance to train thousands of volunteers…

UK Covid update: Boris lies, New 95% vaccine, London cases rapid rise Boris Johnson and six tory MPs have started self-isolating after a No 10 meeting last Thursday when they came into contact with an MP who has now tested positive for Covid-19.  The PM’s period of isolation begins as the government prepares a policy relaunch. No 1o said a series of “critical announcements” would this week detail the PM’s “ambitions for the United Kingdom.”…

Monday 16 November coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 16 November 2020 News Briefing. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 54,819,040Deaths: 1,324,540Recovered: 38,140,951 Trump Campaign abandons parts of Pennsylvania election lawsuitSpaceX, NASA successfully launch first ‘operational’ private space missionIndia’s deadly oil well blaze extinguished after five monthsAzerbaijan gives Armenia more time to vacate KalbajarSyrian FM Walid Muallem dies at the age of 79 – state…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the turmoil at Downing Street which dominates today’s front pages. Plus, the PM’s warning on Brexit and Royal anger over The Crown. In our special feature, we find out why cases are rising in Europe and how news sources are reporting it.  We also take a lot at the latest Covid-19 cases and global updates.  ……………. The Observer says the reported power…

Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe dies aged 74 The Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has died at the age of 74. The serial killer was serving a whole life term for murdering 13 women across Yorkshire and north-west England. He died in hospital where he is said to have refused treatment for Covid-19. Sutcliffe also had a number of other underlying health problems. The son of his first victim, who was five when his mother was killed,…

Friday 13 November coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 13 November 2020 News Briefing. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 53,092,733 Deaths: 1,299,413 Recovered: 37,213,423 Australia forecasts prolonged wildfire seasons, more droughts from climate change Rain and dam discharge cause flooding in southern Mexico Bangladesh extends school shutdown over second COVID-19 wave US election officials find ‘no evidence’…

Thursday 12 September News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Thursday 12 September 2020 News Briefing. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 52,441,495 Deaths: 1,289,753 Recovered: 36,677,514 Italy looks to new business and political ties with Saudi Arabia Sony PlayStation 5 goes on sale for battle with latest Xbox New York imposes new Covid-19 restrictions as hospital admissions mount Joe…

Wednesday 11 November News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 11 November 2020 News Briefing. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 51,820,423 Deaths: 1,279,694 Recovered: 36,397,164 Biden Plans Sharp Change in Coronavirus Response Postal worker recanted allegations of ballot tampering, officials say Philippine authorities evacuate thousands as Typhoon Vamco approaches India’s ruling BJP, allies win regional polls in a…

French Muslim scholar Tariq Ramadan is facing prosecutors in Switzerland on Tuesday over rape accusations dating back to 2008, which are in addition to other rape claims he already faces in France. Professor Tariq Ramadan, who is a Swiss national, took a leave from his job as a professor at Oxford University after the French claims emerged in 2017, and has not commented on the allegations. The woman, a Muslim convert who met Ramadan at…

Car bomb kills 4 police officers in northern Afghanistan, at least 20 injured A car bomb attack in the northern province of Faryab has killed at least four Afghan policemen and injured at least 20 people – including eight civilians.  Governor Naqibulllah Faiq said the car bomb attack was carried out on Monday evening by the Taliban. The militants detonated “a Humvee loaded with explosives” near the police headguards of Almar district. Houses and shops…

Tuesday 10 November News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 10 November 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 51,245,233Deaths: 1,269,325Recovered: 36,056,102 McDonald’s launching meatless ‘McPlant’ burgerVaccine and Biden hope sends oil price soaringCovid: Seven-day-a-week clinics for vaccine proposedTrump fires Defence Secretary via TwitterUS sanctions more officials over China’s crackdown in Hong KongPfizer Vaccine is 90 per cent effectiveArmenia accepts defeat in fight over…