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Tuesday, 8 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 8 September 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:  27,492,982Deaths: 896,926Recovered: 19,592,280 Bali Covid-19 surge blamed on inaccurate testing for visitorsKing Salaman and Putin discuss vaccineGlobal Covid.19 deaths pass 890,000Beauty blogger dies at 17 Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Global deaths pass 890,000.Virus warning…

New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Arden restart campaign with holiday promise New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Arden has restarted her campaign for the country’s general election. The campaign had been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.  On Monday, the prime minister promised to make the Maori New Year a public holiday.  Electioneering had barely started last month when a sudden Covid-19 outbreak forced Auckland into lockdown and brought a temporary halt to campaigning.  The pandemic forced…

Biden leads by 10 points nationally, defends lead against Trump’s ‘law-and-order’ attack following US protests The US presidential campaign has been may have been silenced by the coronavirus pandemic, but not for much longer. After Labour Day, the US presidential race will enter a new public phase, as Joe Biden defends his polling lead against a fierce attack by President Trump aimed primarily at white voters in the Midwest.  Private polls conducted for both parties…

Indian Muslim doctor spent 7 months in jail for raising his voice – finally free, harrowing tales of starvation and beatings  Dr Kafeel Khan, an Indian doctor jailed for more than seven months for speaking out against a controversial citizenship law, was released from jail on Tuesday night.  The order for his release came after Allahabad High Court called his incarceration “illegal” and ordered his immediate release. Khan’s lawyer told PTI: “Mathura jail administration informed…

Man arrested over Birmingham stabbings that killed 1 and left 7 injured A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after one person died and seven were left injured in multiple stabbings across Birmingham.  The man was arrested at an address in the Selly Oak area of the city at about 04:00 BST, West Midlands Police said. He is also being held over seven counts of attempted murder, police confirmed.  What happened? The…

Monday, 7 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 7 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: 26,295,999Deaths: 887,593Recovered: 19,379,209 Kamala Harris hits Trump administration over Covid-19 responseFears UK government lost control as Covid-19 cases soarIndia overtakes Brazil as country second-worst-hit by Covid-19Rihanna injured after electric scooter accident Previous Next Headlines: What the…

17 people were killed and dozens were injured after a gas pipeline reportedly exploded at a mosque in Bangladesh, officials said on Saturday. “I saw smoke was belching out of the mosque after the sudden explosion with a big bang and people were screaming. Some were rolling on the street as they tried to put out the flames on their bodies,” said local resident Mohammad Ratan. Fire officials said gas that accumulated from a leak…

Brief. Sunday Papers BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday Papers see Brexit back in the headlines as the PM’s chief negotiator warms of a ‘no-blink’ exit, MPs unite for free speech — as reports that climate group Extinction Rebellion could be treated as an organised crime group in the future.   In our special feature, we look at global coronavirus updates.  ……………………………………… PM wants EU to get real The Sunday Express leads with reports that…

Insta Talk Episode 3: Live with Princess Diana’s fashion legacy &  Hope at the heart of Beirut On this week’s episode, Dyna Fayz is speaking to Ghayd Chammas, the man behind El 3ama to discover what’s happening on the ground in Beirut, a month after the disaster. Lebanese artist Christine Jamil is here to discuss how art and tragedy often come together and talks us through how painting has helped her process the Beirut blast. …

A white professor admits to pretending to be black- but only because she got caught, says a former friend A white history professor who teaches African, Caribbean and diaspora history pretended to be a black woman for years, reopening the debate into the appropriation of race and identity in the United States.  George Washington University professor Jessica Krug admitted in a blog post on Medium that for the better part of her adult life “every…

Iran’s coronavirus death toll tops 22,000- officials say schools will still open on Saturday Iran’s death toll from Covid-19 rose by 118 to 22,044 health ministry spokeswoman told state TV on Friday. The total number of known cases has now reached 382,772.  Sima Sadat Lari said 2,026 new cases have been identified in the past 24 hours in Iran, one of the Middle East’s hardest-hit countries.  Despite the risk of further spreading Covid-19 – that…

France shuts 22 schools – just days after reopening – due to virus outbreaks France has shut 22 schools, just days after reopening, due to cases of Covid-19, French education minister Jean-Michel Blanquer said on Friday.  “In mainland France, there are currently 12 schools closed out of a total of over 60,000, which is a small figure. Adding 10 schools in La Reunion (island), that makes it 22,” Blanquer told Europe 1 radio.  Up to…

Friday, 4 September coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 4 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: 26,475,568Deaths: 873,285Recovered: 18,665,737 Japan considers free Covid-19 vaccines for all residentsBrazil passes 4 million Covid-19 cases, amid tentative signs of virus easingPivotal moment as Leeds looks to avoid lockdownRobert Pattinson tests positive for covid Previous Next…

A cargo ship carrying 43 crew and thousands of cattle feared lost, Japan rescuers find one man alive A cargo ship carrying 43 crew and nearly 6,000 cattle that is feared to have sunk after it sent a distress signal during stormy weather in the East China Sea.  Rescuers in Japan were searching on Thursday and Japan’s coastguard said one person had so far been found in a search involving four vessels and several planes. …

Black man died of asphyxiation after NY police used ‘spit hood’ and held him face-down for two minutes  An unarmed black man died in New York state after police used a ‘spit hood’ and held him face-down to the road for two minutes, body camera footage shows. Daniel Prude, 41, was suffering from mental health issues when he was retrained by police in March. He died in hospital a week later. His story has only now…

Thursday, 3 Septemeber coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Thursday 3 Septemeber 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: 26,183,883 Deaths: 867,370 Recovered: 18,447,851 Macron backs Iraq ‘sovereignty’ on first Baghdad visit Over 50,000 workers in Japan dismissed due to pandemic Moria under quarantine after coronavirus case Mass…

Afghan fulfils all commitments for Taliban peace talks A team of government officials are heading to Qatar to prepare for negotiations after Afghan president Ashraf Ghani confirmed the government had met all of its commitments for peace talks with the terrorist group.  Ghani’s comments came after Kabul broke a deadlock with the group on Monday by resuming a protracted prisoner exchange, a key hurdle in the negotiations between the two sides.  “The government has fulfilled…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…