For more than a century people around the world have been marking 8 March as a special day for women. How did it start? International Women’s Day (IWD) started in 1908 when 15,000 women took to the streets of New York City demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. A year later, the Socialist Party of America declared the first National Woman’s Day. In 1910, a woman called Clara Zetkin suggested…
Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday papers report on the government’s contingency plan in response to the coronavirus outbreak. In our special feature, we take a closer look at how the coronavirus is affecting the UK, the government’s plans and what comes next. ……………………………………………………. Virus threat: emergency law to boost NHS volunteers The Observer leads with the government’s contingency plan in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The paper outlines emergency legislation that would…
More than 16 million people were placed under forced quarantine in northern Italy in a drastic move by the Italian Government putting Italy on lockdown. Early on Sunday morning, the government approved the drastic measures in an attempt to halt the spread of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) that is sweeping across the globe. Italy has witnessed a surge in new coronavirus cases, prompting new measures to stave off the outbreak. Rome has enacted sweeping measures…
Meghan Markle has been slammed for ‘ruining’ her husband Prince Harry’s happiness and turning him into an “awful sad man” over the course of their marriage. Meghan slammed on International Women’s Day by the royal photographer Arther Edwards. According to royal photographer Arther Edwards, the former royal was merely acting during the first half of her marriage to Prince Harry. He accused her of “playing a very good part.” Edwards also suggested that “I personally…
The coronavirus epidemic continues to cross more borders, the global health crisis hit a milestone on Friday when the total number of cases topped 100,000. The head of the U.N.’s food agency, the World Food Program, warned of the potential for “absolute devastation” as the outbreak’s effects ripple through Africa and the Middle East. India scrambled to stave off an epidemic that could overwhelm its under-funded, under-staffed health care system, which lacks enough labs or…
The spreading of the coronavirus and the growing worry about it has reportedly led to UK consumers panic buying. There is a growing number of reported empty shelves as people rush to stock up on products such as hand sanitiser, toilet papers, pasta and rice. Supermarkets have reported a spike in demand amid concerns that the coronavirus could lead to shortages. And chemists have had to start rationing the sales of hand sanitizers after stock…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – Harry and Meghan have attended one of their last royal engagements. Coronavirus, WHO chief warns countries are not taking the virus seriously enough. Brazil has been lashed with torrential rains which have swamped the states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janerio. At least 32 people have died so far and more rain is on the way! Australia is being urged to…
I was raised in a very white, working-class environment in the North East of England and like many people from similar backgrounds, I don’t regard myself as a racist. I am married to an Arab, have a mixed-race daughter and enjoy the company of a diverse group of friends. Having said all of that, I have just read Robin DiAngelo’s book on White Fragility and there were some sections that made me feel extremely uncomfortable…
White terror suspects that have been arrested in the UK is higher than those of Asian appearance for the second year in a row. Figures show that 117 white people were arrested on suspicion of terror offences in 2019, compared to 111 Asian suspects and 21 black suspects. “The proportion of white people arrested exceeded the proportion of Asian people arrested for the second consecutive year, having not done previously since 2004,” a Home Office…
A state of emergency has been declared in California following the state’s first coronavirus death, bringing the US death toll from the disease to 11. A 71-year-old man, who died in a hospital near Sacramento, had underlying health conditions and had been on a cruise ship, according to officials. The White House on Wednesday said to expect testing nationwide for the disease. There are now at least 150 reported US cases of COVID-19 in 16…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – India has restored Kashmir’s internet after a seven-month blackout. Coronavirus, South Korea has announced $9.8bn in emergency funding to fight the coronavirus. Some 300 million students worldwide are facing weeks out of school as the world steps up virus battle. In the UK, airline Flybe has collapsed putting 2,000 jobs at risk. Entertainment, Katy Perry has announced she is pregnant with her…
After 240 days, Australia’s New South Wales is no longer on fire The state of New South Wales is free from bushfires for the first time in more than 240 days. More than 7 months of devastating fires in Australia have claimed the lives of at least 28 people. It has destroyed around 3,000 homes and affected up to a billion animals. On Feb 13, fire officials said all the fires in New South Wales…
The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a notice to close schools for a month in an attempt to try to contain the outbreak of the Cornovairus in the region. Schools and universities across the UAE will close starting Sunday, March 8 for a month to contain the spread of Covid-19, the country’s Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday. The UAE government is one of the first to react to the coronavirus…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – A 19-year-old man has been arrested over a reported threat he made against one of the mosques that were attacked in last year’s massacre in New Zealand. In the US, Bernie leads and his campaign attempts to keep Cali voting stations open past 8 pm as wait times of over 4 hours threaten victory. In the UK, Home Secretary Priti Patel is…
Two men are being questioned under terror laws over an attack on a prison officer at HMP Whitemoor – a maximum security jail. The officer was stabbed in the head, chest and face as the cells were unlocked at the prison on 9 January. The men, aged 24 and 26, were arrested on Monday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and preparation of a terrorist act, the MET police said. They are alleged to have…
A pet dog has been put in quarantine in Hong Kong after testing “weak positive” for the coronavirus, authorities said. The owner, who was infected with the virus, handed the dog over to the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the department confirmed in a statement. “We’re working with authorities in Hong Kong and scientists in Hong Kong who are testing … the dog … to understand these results and to understand where…
The COVID-19 disease has spread to more countries and capitals with almost nine times as many cases reported outside China as inside in the past 24 hours. The EU has raised risk levels as global deaths passed 3,000. And the UK outbreak Coronavirus cases have grown significantly. The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said the world was in “unchartered territory.” “We have never before seen a respiratory pathogen that is capable of community transmission, but…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are Israeli PM Netanyahu is projected to win the Israeli election but will likely be just short of a majority. Shortest peace deal ever? The Taliban ends partial truce with the US, announces plans to resume Afghan military ‘operations’ after Afghanistan refuses to release 5,000 prisoners. Coronavirus, in the US the death toll has now risen to six – after four more Washington citizens…
Filipino police surrounded a Shopping centre in Manila after a gunman has taken hostages. The incident happened at the V-Mall in the San Juan area of the Philippine capital. Approximately 30 people are being held by the gunman. San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora told reporters that approximately 30 people are being held by the gunman. He said the exact number of hostages is uncertain and is based on the size of the office. He said…
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) warned Bulgaria must not expel Uighurs. The warning issued to Bulgaria that expelling asylum-seeking members of China’s Muslim Uighur community “would constitute a violation” of their rights. In China, the Uighurs could be “at risk of arbitrary detention, ill-treatment and death,” the court said in its ruling, telling Bulgaria “not to remove the applicants.” The court was ruling in an application made by five Muslims who fled China’s…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – Everything you need to know about America’s ‘Super Tuesday’, a step closer to knowing who will face President Trump in the November elections. Dozens have been detained at Kazakhstan protests over the death of an activist. The death triggered calls for anti-government rallies. Coronavirus, the global death toll from the COVID-19 virus now surpasses 3,000. On Monday, China reported 42 more deaths.…
Who is Carrie Symonds? Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie have announced they are engaged and expecting a child together. They were Downing Street’s first unmarried couple when Johnson became PM last year. But who is Carrie Symonds? Her first job in politics was working for Zac Goldsmith, the MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston, she said she was “not sure I’d have worked for the Tories if it hadn’t been for him.” She now…
Brief. BrIEf.MeThis weeks Sunday papers report on the chaos at number 10 following the resignation of the Home Office’s most senior civil servant. And the news that Boris Johnson and his partner are engaged and expecting a baby. In our special feature, we look into the Harvey Weinstein trial and conviction and its significance in the #MeToo era. We have handpicked some special features including Priti Patel’s future as the Home Secretary following the accusations…
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slammed the Indian government for the ongoing violence against Muslims in New Delhi, saying India has become a country where “massacres” are being committed against Muslims. Whilst addressing his party in a speech at his AK party headquarters in Ankara. “India right now has become a country where massacres are widespread. What massacres? Massacres of Muslims? By who? Hindus,” Erdogan said “How will these people [India] maintain world peace. It’s…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – markets fell in Asian on Friday as the coronavirus has spread around the world, more confirmed cases. Turkey is in a social media blackout after reports of an airstrike in Syria killing dozens of Turkish soldiers. In the Philipines, the president has said the country can fight Muslim extremists and insurgents without the help of the US military. Mexico jails a man…
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