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GLOBAL COVID-19 TODAY CORONAVIRUS CASES: 11,564,185 DEATHS: 536,893 RECOVERED: 6,538,868 ………………………………………………………………….. Coronavirus can float in the air, experts say WHO and CDC should tell people that  CNN says the coronavirus can float in air droplets and is likely transmitting that way, a group of experts say. They are publishing an open letter to the WHO and other health agencies, asking them to be more forthright in explaining how the virus can transmit in the air.  “The airborne transmission word seems to be loaded,” said one of the main authors of the letter. “I guess we are hoping that WHO will…

A high-level meeting coordinated by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday reviewed internal and external security situation where Pakistan sends India a warning. India must not test the resolve and sovereignty of the country which would be protected at all costs. The meeting was attended by high-rank officials including Minister for Defence Pervez Khattak, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General (CJCSC) Nadeem Raza, and the Chief of Army Staff. Pakistan sends India a warning The participants of the meeting agreed that Pakistan believes in peaceful co-existence with its neighbours. However, it sent a daring message to India ‘Pakistan sends…

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe quit his office on Friday signalling a government reshuffle by President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to increase his green credentials and win back disillusioned voters ahead of a possible re-election bid. French PM Edouard Philippe, head of President Emmanuel Macron’s government, resigns after poor local election results, as the French president is taking extreme measures in a bid to cling to power for as long as he can. French PM resigns The Elysee Palace said in a statement that Philippe would handle government affairs until a new cabinet was named. Questions over Philippe’s job…

GLOBAL COVID-19 TODAY CORONAVIRUS CASES: 10,991,872 DEATHS: 524,176 RECOVERED: 6,150,606 ………………………………………….. The US is “not going in the right direction,” Fauci says CNN says the US coronavirus pandemic is not headed in a positive direction, but it’s possible to balance the need to reopen with precautions that can help slow the spread of coronavirus, Dr Anthony Fauci has said.  He said it’s not a case of either supporting reopening or public health measures. “There’s this feeling of an all or none phenomenon, where you’re either on lockdown or you’re just going to say… the devil may care and just let…

More than 360 elephants found dead in mysterious circumstances in Botswana in the past three months, according to local conservationists. Live elephants seen nearby appeared physically weak, and one was walking in circles, unable to change direction, observers said. Other species in the area did not appear to have been affected by whatever struck down the elephants. The unusual number of elephant carcasses were first recorded at the start of May. No one knows why the animals are dying, with lab results on samples still weeks away, according to the government. Botswana is home to a third of Africa’s declining…

Trump’s U-turn on masks: President is ‘all for masks’ as they make him ‘look like the Lone Ranger’ US President Donald Trump has publicly said he is “all for masks,” a drastic changing of his stance. The president had long opposed to wearing a face-covering in public.  He made clear that face coverings do not need to become mandatory to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.  Once again he predicted Covid-19 would “disappear” despite the US hitting a record new high of 52,000 cases in a day.  Trump changes stance on facemasks Speaking to Fox Business Network, Trump…

Thursday 2 July coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 2 July 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.Thursday’s leading story: English pubs reopen July 4 amid fears of ‘chaos’ as police step up patrols. Doctors plead with the public not to get ‘plastered’ over concerns of ignoring social distancing. Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 10,809,998Deaths: 519,050Recovered: 6,032,381 Police step up patrols amid fears of ‘chaos’ as English pubs reopenSports to pay tribute to NHS on Sunday Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Coronavirus…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) aviation authority is seeking to block PIA flights unless it can verify the credentials of the Pakistani pilots. The UAE needs to verify claims of fake credentials of Pakistani pilots who have been operating PIA flights globally. The UAE is seeking to verify the credentials of all PIA staff including Pakistani pilots and engineers employed by its airlines after the South Asian government grounded 262 pilots for holding “dubious” qualifications. Fake credentials of Pakistani pilots https://twitter.com/Official_PIA/status/1276253116510461958 Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority, requested the verification of the credentials of…

Latest News from Mexico; Armed gunmen attack Irapuato rehab centre from At least 24 people were killed and seven wounded when armed men attacked a drug rehabilitation centre in Irapuato, as the government struggles to contain violence perpetrated by drug mafias in the country. This is the second such attack to take place in Irapuato in one month. The attack was also confirmed by a federal government official. Photos from the scene shared by police with local reporters showed at least 11 prone and bloodied bodies lying in a room. Armed gunmen attack Irapuato The attack was one of the…

Wednesday 1 July coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 1 July 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: 10,591,079 Deaths: 514,021 Recovered: 5,798,973 UN chief says 10,000 flee Myanmar army operations How India’s largest slum beat back a pandemic Boris Johnson announces £5bn plan Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Fauci warns Congress that new US coronavirus cases could rise to 100,000 a day. Data needed quicker to target local outbreaks, say…

As Belgium marked the 60th anniversary of the end of its colonial rule in Congo, King Philippe’s words had resounding significance since none of his predecessors went so far as to convey remorse. The removal of King Leopold II’s statue, a former monarch held responsible for the death of millions of Africans was taken off public display, took place only hours after Philippe’s letter was published. The monarch, who ruled Belgium from 1865-1909, plundered Congo as if it were his personal fiefdom, forcing many of its people into slavery to extract resources for his own profit. In a letter to…

The UK Civil Aviation Agency has suspended Pakistan International Airlines flight operations from three airports — Birmingham, London Heathrow and Manchester. The move announced on Tuesday afternoon follows the decision by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to suspend PIA’s air operations permit for a period of six months over concerns that Pakistan is “not capable to certify and oversee its airline operators”. https://twitter.com/Official_PIA/status/1277977170413907975 It comes after the grounding of 262 Pakistani pilots whose licences aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan termed “dubious”. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is required under law to withdraw PIA’s permit to operate to the UK…

Morocco is reopening borders; and according to the official press release they are expected to reopen on July 10th, following the country’s nationwide state of emergency that lockdown the country since March. After months of adhering to protective measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, Morocco is strategically working towards the resumption of socio-economic activities, as well as domestic and international travel. Marrakesh News In March following the confirmation of 28 COVID-19 cases, Morocco suspended all international flights and shut down its land and sea borders. Shortly after, on March 19, the country declared a state of emergency and ordered a…

Tuesday June 30 coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Tuesday 30 June 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. The top story this Tuesday morning: Leicester back in lockdown as infection cases spike. The city will not join the rest of England in the reopening of pubs and other businesses on July 4. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 10,412,421 Deaths: 508,228 Recovered: 5,668,668 Iran records biggest single-day death toll WHO says pandemic is not even close to being over …

The terrorist attack on the #Karachi Stock Exchange was another example of #India trying to destabilize #Pakistan.

Monday 29 June coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Monday 29 June 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. Monday’s leading story: the UK needs the ‘biggest peacetime job creation plan’ to stop mass unemployment. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 10,249,460 Deaths: 504,466 Recovered: 5,556,634 Covid-19 global death toll hits 500,000 Mike Pence tells young Americans to wear a facemask UK needs ‘biggest ever peacetime job creation plan’ to stop mass unemployment Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say?…

British blonde sneaked into Facebook groups to prey on unsuspecting airline staff looking for attractive foreign exchange rates.

Palestinian music producer, living and working in Hollywood DJ Khaled went viral last week for wearing a full hazmat suit to go to the dentist for a root canal, and this week his barber was dressed in full hazmat gear to give the A list music star a hair cut. The hitmaker is continuing to take extreme precautions in order to protect himself and others from the coronavirus. This week, the father-of-two posted a picture of himself getting an at-home haircut on Instagram. To ensure his safety, his barber was wearing a full protective suit, along with a face mask,…

Reports of a massive explosion in Iran on Friday. The explosion took place at an Iranian missile plant that shook Tehran and sent a massive fireball shooting into the night sky was almost certainly caused by sabotage. An explosion that rattled Iran’s capital came from an area in its eastern mountains that analysts believe hides an underground tunnel system and missile production sites. A key target for Israeli intelligence. The blast happened at the Khojir military explosive manufacturing and testing site in the Parchin defence industries area, in the Alborz mountains about 20 km east of the capital. What exploded…

A quick guide to Darwinism The theory of evolution also known as Darwinism is a shortened form of the term “theory of evolution by natural selection,” which was proposed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace in the nineteenth century. It is difficult to provide an actual guide to Darwinism because it is evolving but we have organised some key facts. Charles Darwin was an English Biologist and philosopher, who lived in the 19th Century. In the modern era, he is referred to as a naturalist. Someone who is an expert in or student of natural history. The Theory of…

Darwin’s evolutionary theory could help fight cancer in a bold new approach to cancer treatment is using lessons from Darwin’s theory of evolution. The treatment stems from the recognition that cancerous cells, just like other forms of life, mutate and evolve in response to a changing environment. Darwin’s Evolutionary Theory Could Help Fight Cancer The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection was first formulated in Darwin’s book “On the Origin of Species” in 1859, is the process by which organisms change over time as a result of changes in heritable physical or behavioural traits. Darwin’s theory of Evolution is crucial…

Friday June 26 coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 26 June 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: 9,714,860Deaths: 491,856Recovered: 5,250,087 Major incident declared as people flock to England’s south coast, Hancock warns he could close beachesUS records its biggest single-day high in cases as the White House prepares to hold first public meeting in almost two monthsLiverpool FC v Crystal Palace – Premier League Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? The US  records its biggest single-day high…

Jurgen Klopp made it:  Liverpool are England champions. The title returns to  Merseyside after 30 years of waiting. With Chelsea’s defeat at Manchester City, Liverpool mathematically became England’s champion. With the defeat of  Manchester City away to Chelsea tonight 2-1, the Premier League goes to the formation of  Jurgen Klopp that can boast the beauty of 23 points clear with seven games left. An incredible record by the Reds who have recorded only two draws and a single defeat in a season.  Klopp’s side have produced one of the most memorable campaigns in Premier League history, amassing 86 points already, with a record of 28 victories, two draws and a single…

Liverpool Football Club are Premier League champions. The Reds have clinched the crown for 2019-20 after Wednesday’s 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Anfield left Manchester City needing a win against Chelsea this evening. Jürgen Klopp’s side cannot mathematically be caught in the table. Following Chelsea‘s 2-1 victory over Manchester City, Liverpool FC have won their first league title in 30 years. Jürgen Klopp had a simple yet emphatic message after Liverpool clinched the Premier League title on Thursday night: ‘This is for you.’ https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1276262474870861826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1276262474870861826%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisisanfield.com%2F2020%2F06%2Flive-liverpool-crowned-premier-league-champions%2F https://twitter.com/JHenderson/status/1276290291792859136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1276290291792859136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisisanfield.com%2F2020%2F06%2Flive-liverpool-crowned-premier-league-champions%2F https://twitter.com/VirgilvDijk/status/1276294838158311424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1276294838158311424%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisisanfield.com%2F2020%2F06%2Flive-liverpool-crowned-premier-league-champions%2F https://twitter.com/ScouserChrisLFC/status/1276284190443659264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1276284190443659264%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisisanfield.com%2F2020%2F06%2Flive-liverpool-crowned-premier-league-champions%2F https://twitter.com/JamesMilner/status/1276268972330156038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1276268972330156038%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisisanfield.com%2F2020%2F06%2Flive-liverpool-crowned-premier-league-champions%2F https://twitter.com/VirgilvDijk/status/1276294435937103873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1276294435937103873%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisisanfield.com%2F2020%2F06%2Flive-liverpool-crowned-premier-league-champions%2F As the final whistle goes at Stamford Bridge the Liverpool players go…

Thursday 25 June coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Thursday 25 June 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: 9,534,437 Deaths: 485,176 Recovered: 5,179,747 Covid-19 pandemic will cost the global economy $12 trillion Royal Mail cuts 2,000 jobs due to pandemic Who warns pandemic has not reached its peak in the Americas Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Delhi surpasses Mumbai as India’s worst-hit city as country reports largest single-day jump in cases.…