China: Top officials have warned lower-level officials not to cover up the spread of a new coronavirus that has now infected nearly 300 people. The warning came as state media confirmed six people have now died from the virus, which causes a type of pneumonia. And it has been confirmed the virus can pass from person to person. The World Health Organisation (WHO) will consider declaring an international public health emergency – as it did…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are: The Republicans plans for a quick impeachment trial for President Donald Trump has drawn out anger. Davos 2020 will see Climate Change take centre stage – President Trump is to give the first keynote speech at the meeting. Climate activist Greta Thunberg will also attend a meeting at the forum. In the US, a pro-Second Amendment rally – a rally against new anti-gun…
Three men have died in a stabbing in east London. Police were called at about 19:40 GMT on Sunday to reports of a disturbance in Elmstead Road in Seven Kings, Ilford. Three men in their 20s or 30s were found by emergency services with apparent stab wounds, the Met Police have said. The three men were pronounced dead at the scene. And no arrests have been made yet, the Met added. Police are in the…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are: In Bangladesh, a 10-year-old’s communication app is creating a big buzz. Since Saturday 10,500 people have already downloaded the app. Prince Harry has broken his silence since it was announced him and Meghan are to lose their HRH titles and step down from all royal duties. A trove of documents recently published show how Africa’s richest woman stole her fortune from her country.…
Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday papers focus on the recent royal news – a deal has been reached for Meghan and Harry. They will stop all royal duties and give up their HRH titles. In our special feature, we take a look at the Harvey Weinstein trial – ‘Bias, big-data and likes’ ……………………………………………………. Freedom at a price “Freedom… at a price” says the Sunday Express as news Prince Harry and Meghan will…
Growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to rise to 2.9 per cent in 2020. According to the World Bank on Tuesday in its January 2020 Global Economic Prospect report. The bank cited improved investor confidence in some large economies, easing of energy hurdles, a rise in oil production, which led to a recovery in oil exporters, as indicators. It also mentioned robust growth among agricultural commodity exporters within the region. https://twitter.com/WorldBankAfrica/status/1217861870817808387 This is a weaker…
New York State’s financial regulator has proposed a new plan that would allow licensed virtual currency firms that have already received approval for digital coin listings to introduce new coins without additional permission. The announcement was made earlier this week on Wednesday and The plan would impose certain conditions on New York- licensed virtual currency firms that want to offer new coins without the regulator’s preapproval. New crypto framework The New York State Department of…
WeWork’s leasing activity plunged 93% in the fourth quarter after a failed IPO attempt. Total space leased dropped to 184,022 square feet from an average of 2.54 million square feet over the previous four quarters. The company signed only four new leases covering 184,022 square feet of space in the last three months of 2019, marking a 93% drop from an average of 2.54 million square feet over the previous four quarters. Newly leased space…
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said President Donald Trump is a “clown” who only pretends to support the Iranian people, referring to the US President’s comical twitter messages in Farsi, and will “push a poisonous dagger” into their backs, in his Friday sermon. https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1216503368715309057 In his first sermon in eight years the Supreme leader responded to the recent missile attack on U.S. troops in Iraq led to “American humiliation,” and said “They stealthily and…
Wolf Cukier, 17, made quite the impression during the third day of his NASA internship. The teen was helping out at the space agency in the United States and was checking images from its super-strength satellite when he noticed something strange. It was a new planet, 1,300 light-years away from Earth, NASA has confirmed. Wolf is now back at high school in New York but took some time to chat to Radio 1 about…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are: The Australian Tourism board has called on the government to lure visitors back after bushfires cost tourism A$1 billion. In the US, despite repeatedly saying no there was no US causalities during last week’s attack on an Iraq base housing US troops – the US now says 11 troops were hurt. ‘No Arabs Please’ said a job rejection email at a prestigious architect…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are: TV cameras will soon be allowed into Crown Court for serious high-profile criminal cases. But only the Judges comments during sentencing will be filmed, not the trial itself. Popular site Reddit went down in parts of the United States and Europe, many users took to Twitter to vent their frustrations. Thousands of problems were registered within just a couple of hours. In France,…
Extreme weather has claimed the lives of more than 70 people in Pakistan-administred Kashmir and neighbouring Afghanistan, as heavy snowfall triggers avalanches. 55 people in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and 15 people in Afghanistan have died, officials said on Tuesday. The latest deaths raise the two countries’ overall death toll from the severe weather to 126 since Sunday. From the snowy Alps, this may not seem very extreme. However, both Pakistan and Afghanistan are not prepared for…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are: Israeli jets strike Syria – Syrian military has said Israeli jets have struck airbases in Homs. They say their air defence intercepted several missiles. A ‘staggering number’ of human rights activists were killed last year in Colombia according to the UN. In the UK, the government has struck a deal to save regional airline Flybe. The Democrats have released new documents on the…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the Canadian prime minister has said further talks over Harry and Meghan’s move to Canada are needed. He said the shape and cost of the move have yet to be discussed. A third day of protesting in Iran after public anger boils over downed Ukrainian passenger plane. An 11-year-old in Mexico shot and killed his teacher and injured 6 others. The boy has also been confirmed…
A volcano in the Philippines has started spewing red-hot lava, and authorities have warned of “an imminent hazardous eruption.” Multiple sources have predicted the volcano will erupt within a matter of hours. The Taal Volcano in Batangas province, South of the capital Manila, began to erupt in the early hours of Monday after blasting steam and rock up to 15,000 metres into the air on Sunday. Clouds of ash travelled more than 62 miles north…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the Queen will meet with senior royals at Sandringham today to discuss the future of the Sussexes’ – and hopes for it to be sorted within a matter of days. A second day of protesting in Iran following the accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane. Iranians have taken to the streets to demand senior leaders resign. A Russian soldier who is accused of a mass…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Zac Goldsmith in the House of Lords, much to the disapproval of Labour and Muslim Council of Britain (MCB). His appointment allows him to keep his ministerial job despite losing his seat in the election. The election was the second time Goldsmith was ousted by the Liberal Democrats in Richmond Park. But now he’s been made a life peer and reappointed as environment minister by the PM. Labour has…
Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday papers focus on the recent royal news – Prince William has expressed his “sadness” over broken bond with his brother and the Queen is holding a royal meeting on Monday. In our special feature, we take a look at why Meghan and Harry have stepped down as senior royals, and what happens next. …………………………………………………….Historic Royal Meeting: Showdown at SandringhamThe Sunday Express declares a “showdown at Sandringham”, ahead of the…
In 2018, on average a woman reported a rape every 15 minutes in India, according to government data. The data reflects India’s reputation of being one of the worst places in the world to be for a female. The highly publicised and horrific gang rape and murder of a woman on a bus in New Dehli in 2012 bought tens of thousands onto the streets across India. It sparked outrage from leading film stars and…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the Duchess of Sussex has returned to Canada while discussions continue over the role she and Prince Harry will play. Iran warns of ‘dangerous response’ if the US attacks again. On Wednesday, Trump said it appeared Iran was standing down. In Australia, nearly half a million people have been told to evacuate ahead of a heatwave and high winds. The current weather warning brings fears the…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they are to step back as “senior” royals and split their time between the UK and North America. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they plan to carve out a “progressive new role” in the Royal Family and intend to “work to become financially independent.” How has it come about? The royal couple said after months of reflection and internal discussion, they reached the decision. The pair have…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex have announced they are to step back as ‘senior’ royals. The surprise announcement also said they will work towards becoming financially independent. Millions of workers are on strike in India, leading to banks and markets being closed. People are angry with PM Modi’s “anti-people” government and have been taking to the streets since the controversial citizenship bill was passed…
BREXIT READY? The UK will leave the EU on 31 January 2020. If you trade goods or services with the EU you’ll need to get ready for Brexit. Find out what steps you need to take if you export goods to the EU Make sure your business has an EORI number that starts with GB Firstly, you’ll need an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number starting with GB to continue exporting goods. Get an…
The father of Reynhard Sinaga, the worst rapist in British legal history said his son’s life sentence “fits his crimes.” Sinaga, 36 was a PhD student from Indonesia who picked up victims from outside Manchester clubs and lured them to his flat. Once there he drugged and assaulted them- filming the attacks. He was found guilty of 159 sexual offences against 48 men. He was sentenced to a life term with a minimum of 30…
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