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Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the final stretch of negotiations between the UK and EU as the deadline for a deal is just hours away.  In our special feature, we’re diving into the debate as to whether the rules should be relaxed over Christmas as fears grow it’ll lead to a third wave.  Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news.  …………………………………………………. Merkel wants…

Bread, BLM and Carole Baskin among UK’s most googled of 2020 Much like the US, the top google searches UK 2020 is “coronavirus”. As the pandemic swept the world, Brits were googling “How to make a facemask?” “When will gyms reopen?” as they prepared for months in lockdown. Wanting to know the coronavirus symptoms day by day, “Coronavirus symptoms” and “Coronavirus update” were in the top five. How to make bread step by step Back in…

Google top trending US searches this year sum up 2020 perfectly: Kobe Bryant, Naya Rivera, Chadwick Boseman, Covid and Unemployment  It’s been a strange year. A year of uncertainty, economic struggle, lockdowns and death. And the top google searches in the US reflect it.  The United States: Top Google trends 2020 The top US trending topics this year are not a surprise. “Coronavirus”, “election results” and “Zoom” led the way. However, these aren’t the top…

A Romanian living in Dubai was threatened with a toy gun by a Nigerian gang that lured him through the Tinder app. The Dubai resident was lured into a flat after he met a woman online on the dating app Tinder. The Dubai Court of First Instance heard that the Romanian man was threatened with a toy gun by a gang of two women and a man from Nigeria who stole his money and credit…

Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO – US moves forward with vaccine – Turkey sanctions – BREXIT no-trade deal likely – Brits 2021 travel ban https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQcq6pVkWzI&t=1s Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO – US moves forward with vaccine – Turkey sanctions – BREXIT no-trade deal likely – Brits 2021 travel ban WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing EU Travel Ban for British Tourists from 1st of Jan 2021 Boris Johnson facing legal challenge over decision not to fire Priti Patel…

Friday 11 December Daily Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 11 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 70,735,868 Deaths: 1,588,759 Recovered: 49,166,194 News Briefing Video Roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQcq6pVkWzI Israel and Morocco agree to normalise ties in latest US-brokered deal Boris Johnson facing legal challenge over decision not to fire Priti Patel EU Travel Ban for British Tourists…

Boris Johnson facing a legal challenge over the decision not to fire Priti Patel. The FDA Union is suing Boris Johnson after he largely dismissed allegations of bullying by Home Secretary Priti Patel. Priti Patel is feeling the pressure to resign as FDA union launch a legal battle with No 10. The PM is looking to hold off at least until the end of January 2021 before asking Priti Patel to resign. The pre-action notice…

British Tourists have been served with an EU travel ban from the 1st of Jan 2021 with Brussels saying its travel exemption will be taken away after Brexit transition period. Borders are still open to UK citizens currently as the country is still in the EU’s single market and customs union until 31 December. Also, EU citizens living in the UK will maintain current travel rights to the continent after the Brexit transition period ends.…

Dame Barbara Windsor: Carry On and EastEnders actress dies aged 83 Scott Mitchell, Barbara Windsor’s husband said she had died peacefully from Alzheimer’s at a London care home on Thursday evening. Her battle with Alzheimer’s was highlighted by a moving documentary earlier this year, which highlighted the struggles of the Carry on star, in the twilight oh life. She had been diagnosed with the disease in 2014 and had moved to a care home earlier…

2 troops killed by Indian Army in Kashmir Pakistan’s Army said that two Pakistani soldiers were killed by Indian fire in Kashmir overnight, in Kashmir. Lt. Col. Devender Anand, an Indian army spokesman, said Pakistan initiated the fighting by firing bullets and mortar shells along the Line of Control that separates the two sides. India did not report any casualties. Both India and Pakistan are blaming the other for the latest violence in the disputed…

Insta Talk Episode 17 On this episode of Insta Talk, fashion blogger Rana Elithy is back to discuss the best modest fashion styles for the winter. Skincare specialist Katie Attfield joins us to give you the best winter skincare hacks and winter skincare essentials to keep your skin soft and glowing. We’re going shopping in Dubai with our fashion expert Rana, who gives you all the hacks on styling vintage clothes. And plant-based activist Chef…

Watch SpaceX prototype launch and then explode after 6 mins SpaceX’s rocket ship crashed and exploded into flames just minutes after its much-anticipated launch. Starship’s test had been delayed repeatedly over the past week and excitement had been building since a last-minute engine abort on Tuesday. But the rocket’s eventual launch from SpaceX’s facility in Texas was uneventful and the prototype appeared to come close to reaching its goal altitude of around eight miles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41FMvNefZs8…

Thursday 10 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Thursday 10 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 69,254,300 Deaths: 1,576,085 Recovered: 48,009,437 Hunter Biden tax probe focuses on business dealings in China Trump Vows to Carry On Election Fight US Senate backs massive arms sales to UAE after Trump veto threat Iran faces UN…

Wednesday’s News Briefing VIDEO – Philippines starvation – Turkey’s corruption – California exodus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E1KK4_lc2o WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Brexit: Boris Johnson to fly to Brussels as time runs out in trade talks India’s mystery illness could be linked to heavy metal poisoning Record hunger in the Philippines as Covid restrictions bite Elon Musk joins California exodus, moves his personal residence to Texas after clashing with Sacramento over Covid-19 restrictions Turkish opposition combats corruption of…

Wednesday 9 December Daily News BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 9 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 68,568,681Deaths: 1,563,133Recovered: 47,462,805 Brexit Boris Johnson to fly to Brussels as time runs out in trade talksIndia’s mystery illness could be linked to heavy metal poisoningRecord hunger in the Philippines as Covid restrictions biteElon Musk joins California exodusTurkish opposition combats corruption of previous governorsTrump,…

Brexit breakthrough: UK and EU agree deal ‘in principle’ on Northern Ireland protocol A deal has been agreed on the issue of the Northern Ireland border between the EU and UK, following months of confusion about how the Brexit withdrawal agreement should be implemented.  Under the agreement, the government has agreed to withdraw clauses from its taxation and internal market bills that would have breached international law by giving it the power to unilaterally overwrite…

Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO – Fears of Gaza ‘collapse’ – Vaccine makers reject Trump’s PR stunt – Brexit stalemate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kJjVpAsBDM WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing UK vaccine programme getting underway EU leaders run out of patience with Erdogan NZ apologise for Christchurch terror attacks Eight Kong Hong activist arrested over security law protest Coronavirus tests kits run out in Gaza as ‘collapse’ fears grow Pfizer and Moderna decline invitations to White House vaccine summit ‘stunt’ Trump…

Tuesday 8 December Daily Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 8 December 2020 News Briefing –  of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 67,941,441Deaths: 1,550,331Recovered: 47,027,151 Trump to sign Covid order preventing international access until Americans get vaccineEU leaders run out of patience with ErdoganUK vaccine programme getting under way Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? UK vaccine programme getting under way.EU leaders run out of patience…

Brexit Update – With just three weeks to go until the UK leaves the EU, there’s rising concern on the continent about a no-deal becoming the reality. Brexit Update The risk of a no-deal Brexit “exists” and “we must prepare for it”, French Secretary of State for European Affairs, Clément Beaune, said on Friday. European negotiator Michel Barnier has been in London since the start of the week. He will stay there on Friday for…

Most of California under new strict 3-week lockdown rules  Most of California is under a strict new lockdown as Covid-19 continues to surge across the US.  The new stay-at-home order affects around 85% of California’s 40 million people. It will be in place for at least three weeks and cover the Christmas holiday.  The new order will see many businesses closed and people are banned from meeting anyone outside their household.  On Sunday, the US…

Spain will welcome back Brits by March Spain’s latest tourist scheme hopes to see Brits back by next March with no travel restrictions or quarantines. The country is currently off the UK’s travel corridor list, apart from the Canary Islands which don’t require a quarantine.  All arrivals must have a negative Covid-19 test taken 72 hours before travelling to be allowed to enter, with many complaining they cost more than their holiday. But Spain’s authorities are hoping…

UAE visa amnesty: ICA issues exit procedures Visit-visa holders who have overstayed in the UAE and wish to benefit from the grace period for fines will have to report 48 hours before their departure in Dubai, the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has said.  Those who have their visas expired before March 1 are exempt from all fines and other administrative restrictions. People with visit visas and residency visas expired before March 1…

New alliance against China – Georgia rejects Trump – Actor quits social media after sharing ‘anti-vaxx’ video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrzoLEbRqYM WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Brexit: UK-EU talks to resume in final push for trade deal COVID-19: First pictures of coronavirus vaccine arriving at a UK hospital ahead of national rollout Coronavirus: New businesses bucking the trend and thriving in Flanders despite pandemic ‘Stronger together’: Taiwan foreign minister urges new alliance against China Ghana set for tight presidential…

Football Gossip Messi in a potential move to play with Neymar again. Manchester United plan to poach Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid next summer. Elsewhere, Mesut Ozil could stay in Europe after his Arsenal exit, Gini Wijnaldum is playing a waiting game with Liverpool over stalled contract talks, a few Premier League clubs are interested in potential free-agent Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba tests positive for COVID-19. Manchester United are monitoring Atletico Madrid’s English defender Kieran Trippier,…

Monday 7 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Monday 7 December 2020 News Briefing –  As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 67,402,219 Deaths: 1,541,897 Recovered: 46,589,492 Weekend shopping returns but numbers down on 2019 America records ONE MILLION new COVID cases in just five days Rudy Giuliani tests positive for Covid-19 Taiwan foreign minister urges new alliance against…