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Candlelight vigil held for PCSO Julia James 1 week after her murder Tonight, people are being asked to light candles on their doorsteps in tribute to murdered PCSO Julia James.  It has been a week since the 53-year-old’s body was discovered in woodland near Dover, Kent. Police have yet to identify a motive for her killing and no arrests have been made.  In a Facebook post, her daughter said she had been asked about a…

VIDEO: Billionaires Bill and Melinda Gates £96 billion DIVORCE – UK travel news – India Covid-19 crisis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJRAU4xOlDM TOP HEADLINES  India says Covid-19 infections ‘slowing down’ as it passes 20 million cases UK likely to give green light for travel to fewer than 10 EU countries France to vote through new law aimed at tackling climate change UK and India announce $1.4bn private sector investments Gulf countries condemn continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia Colombia…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJRAU4xOlDM LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 11:52 Candlelight vigil held for PCSO Julia James – 1 week after murder 10:51 VIDEO: Billionaire Bill Gates £96 billion DIVORCE  07:26 Daily News Briefing: India 20m cases – UK ‘greenlights’ EU travel – Bill Gates’ £93 billion divorce 22:18 Bill and Melinda Gates divorce COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 154,203,029Deaths: 3,227,451Recovered: 131,628,616view by country…

Bill and Melinda Gates announce they are ending their marriage

India elections: Modi defeated in battleground state Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has lost a key battleground state in the Indian elections amid a devastating Covid-19 scene in the country.  The BJP tried hard in West Bengal during the campaigning trail but the state was held by the incumbent Mamata Banerjee – a strong Modi critic.  Her win stunned political observers due to the time and money the BJP invested in the state.  PM…

2021’s Spring fashion trends ready to bloom  Spring’s 2021 street style trends are getting ready to bloom! All over the world signs of Spring trends are being expressed through colour. These bright patterns are popping up in both muted and shocking ways. Some are approaching the trend with subtlety, others are making it a focal point.  As we start to step out into the world – and lockdowns and restrictions coming to an end -…

May 3 Bank Holiday: Asda, Morrisons and other supermarket opening times today – Happy Bank holiday!  It’s May 3 – the early May bank holiday – a three-day weekend! But don’t get caught out by supermarket opening and closing times. Make sure you click the links to find your nearest store’s opening and closing times! Happy May Bank Holiday. May bank holiday Morrisons opening hours  Morrisons stores will vary in opening times based upon their…

India to receive 30 tons of medical supplies amid Covid-19 crisis The Egyptian Minister of Health has announced that 30 tons of medical supplies have been sent to India to help support the country as it battles Covid-19. The move is a direct order of the Egyptian president.  The Ministry spokesman said the shipment included 300 oxygen cylinders, 20 ventilators, 100 medical beds, 20 electrocardiographs, 30 defibrillators, 50 infusion pumps, and 50 infusion syringes.  Adding…

Restrictions at funerals in England to change as new rules introduced from 17 May  Funerals are set to lose restrictions from 17 May, under new plans. The plans will mean families and friends can attend funerals in unlimited numbers.  As the government reveals its next step to easing Covid-19 restrictions, they will remove the 30-person  legal limit at funerals – ending the restriction a month earlier than planned.  It means any number of mourners will…

Woman takes legal action to get Prince Harry arrested for not marrying her Palwinder Kaur has taken legal actions to get an arrest warrant issued against Prince Harry for failing to live up to his promise of marrying her.  She told the High Court of Punjab and Haryana she had been in touch with Prince Charles, so the couple could inform him of their wedding plans.  The woman argued her own case without a lawyer.…

The SUNDAY Papers Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMNWUr-JoL8 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:01 Sunday Papers: Who Is ‘H’? Line of Duty finale – 3 giant steps back to normality – Princess Charlotte turns 6 10:54 UAE Launches a sustainable food valley ‘The Food Technology Valley’ in Dubai 19:18 US Capitol Attack: 430 arrested 14:29 3 Plant-Based Recipes for Ramadan COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Global Covid-19 Cases: 152,834,436 Deaths: 3,207,013…

UAE Launches a sustainable food valley ‘The Food Technology Valley’. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced on Saturday the launch of another one of Dubai’s sustainable cities – Food Technology Valley. Sheikh Mohammed announced the news on Twitter: “We launched the first phase of Food Tech Valley, a new modern & vibrant city that will serve as a global destination for start-ups and…

US Capitol Attack: 430 arrested More than 430 people have been arrested for their connection with the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, a senior Justice Department official told lawmakers. Adding the number of arrests continues to grow.  The number of arrests represents more than half of the estimated 800 supporters of former president Donald Trump who breached the Capitol in an attempt to stop Congress from declaring Joe Biden as the winner of…

3 Plant-Based Recipes for Ramadan Ramadan is being observed by Muslims worldwide. It is a month of prayer, self-reflection, fasting, worship and helping those less fortunate.  Ramadan is celebrated all over the world and traditions and meals vary by region. There are plenty of plant-based Ramadan recipes that you’ll love out there – here are our favorite three.  KOSHARI RECIPE– EGYPTIAN NATIONAL DISH Sauce:  2 tbsp tomato paste 15 oz tomato sauce 1 cup of…

Actor Noel Clarke suspended by BAFTA  British actor and director Noel Clarke has been suspended by BAFTA following allegations of sexual harassment.  Just a few weeks ago, Clarke was awarded the outstanding British contribution to cinema award at this year’s BAFTAs ceremony. Bafta said the decision to suspend Clarke was “in light of the allegations of serious misconduct.”  Noel Clarke, 45, said he “vehemently” denies “any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing.” In a statement, he said…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOTmUK6-iF8 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 14:29 3 Plant-Based Recipes for Ramadan 13:42 Kaya Scodelario asked to ‘take her clothes off’ for famous director 13:17 Man Utd 6-2 Roma –  thrashing from united, after weak start 10:54 Actor Noel Clarke suspended by BAFTA COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 151,159,892Deaths: 3,179,925Recovered: 128,571,187view by country UK UK economy builds momentum as Covid-19 restrictions…

What does polyamorous mean?  The Metro says since Willow Smith announced she was polyamorous, many have been asking what a poly relationship is. More and more people are practicing ethical non-monogamy and the way society is viewing relationships is slowly changing – so what is Polyamorous? The article says the term can be used both as a description of a relationship with more than two people and as a description of people who desire such…

PM Boris Johnson needs ‘independent’ standards adviser The Labour party has urged PM Boris Johnson to appoint a fully “independent” standards adviser to oversee the ministers’ conduct as well as the prime ministers.  On Wednesday, Lord Geidt was announced as Boris Johnson’s new standards adviser. He will look into the funding of the PM’s renovations to his Downing Street flat.  But the Labour leader has slammed the move, saying that it was wrong that Lord…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoiJvuMkI74 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 07:30 Daily News Briefing: US $100m supplies to India – 3 charged in Ahmaud Arbery murder & PM needs ‘independent’ adviser 15:14 Floyd Mayweather to fight Logan Paul – June 6 14:18 Britney Spears to speak in court over 13-year legal conservatorship battle #FreeBritney 13:40 Why Gucci Is Still The Hottest Luxury Brand For 2021 And Beyond COVID UK Europe US Middle…

Why Gucci Is Still The Hottest Luxury Brand For 2021 And Beyond Gucci tops the list and remains the world’s hottest brand for a second consecutive year. What’s given Gucci life again? In 2015, visionary designer Alessandro Michele took over as creative director at Gucci, and with Michele at the helm of the brand, it’s found a newfound sense of life.  Gucci has seen triple-digit growth and global admiration.  But when the pandemic hit, Gucci,…

Flatgate scandal: Boris Johnson to face MPs amid £200k flat revamp PM Boris Johnson will face MPs in the Commons amid accusations from Labour and media that he lied over who paid for his Downing Street flat renovations.  Boris Johnson will appear at prime minister’s questions for the first time since he was accused of planning for donors to “secretly pay” for the work.  A No 10 spokesman refused to say if the PM initially…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG4J3JdF6p0 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 14:18 Britney Spears to speak in court over 13-year legal conservatorship battle #FreeBritney 13:40 Why Gucci Is Still The Hottest Luxury Brand For 2021 And Beyond 10:08 Flatgate scandal: Boris Johnson to face MPs amid £200k flat revamp 09:00 Google owner sees record profits as pandemic boom continues COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 149,359,111 Deaths: 3,149,381…

Erdogan slams Biden ‘groundless’ 1915 Armenia declaration  Turkey’s President Erdogan has condemned Joe Biden’s “genocide” label of the 1915 Armenian events, labeling Biden’s declaration as “groundless” and called for the United States to reverse the “wrong steps.”  “The US president has made comments that are groundless and unfair,” Erdogan said in televised remarks on Monday, warning that they could have a “destructive impact” on Turkish-US ties. “We believe that these comments were included in the…

UK slaps sanctions on 22 ‘corrupt’ individuals in Russia, South Africa & Latin America The UK has slapped sanctions on a number of individuals across Russia, South Africa, and Latin America in the first use of a new anti-corruption law. Asset freezes and travel bans have been put on 22 people today in the first use of the new Magnitsky act.  Dominic Raab said:  “Corruption has a corrosive effect as it slows development, drains the…

Schools reopen across France despite spike in ICU admissions French schools reopen amid an ICU admissions spike. Schools across France have reopened following a three-week closure. The reopening of nursery and primary schools is the first step out of the country’s partial lockdown.  Despite the reopening, the number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care units (ICU) has reached their highest level since last spring.  According to authorities the daily numbers of new infections have started…