Suspects behind beheading called for teacher Sam’s death France’s interior minister claimed on Monday that the suspects behind the beheading of a French teacher had actively called for his death online. Samuel Paty was beheaded on Friday outside his school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, in the northern suburbs of Paris. An 18-year-old Chechen man was shot dead by police. “They apparently launched a ‘fatwa’ against the teacher,” Gerald Darmanin told Europe 1 radio on Monday, referring to…
Belgium again shutters bars and restaurants amid dramatic Covid-19 wave Brussels partial return to lockdown has failed to stem a dramatic new wave of Covid-19 infections, so on Monday bars and restaurants across Belgium were closed for a month. From midnight, the shutdown will also be reinforced with an overnight curfew to discourage merry-makers from thronging the streets as the epidemic rages on. But it is Belgium’s second major lockdown, hospitalisations are up 100 per…
Jameela Jamil to appear on ‘Red Table Talk’ British actress Jameela Jamil took to social media this week to tease her upcoming appearance on an episode of “Red Table Talk,” the Facebook talk show series from Jada Pinkett-Smith. According to Jamil, she will talk about being “an honest, open and rebellious feminist-in-progress” during the American web show. “Coming soon. My cup runneth over. I got to sit at the holy red table about what it’s…
Monday 19 October coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 19 October 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: 40,287,371Deaths: 1,118,396Recovered: 30,121,710 Italy unveils new Covid-19 rules as daily infections surgeChina becomes first major economy to recover from Covid-19 pandemicCovid-19: Talks to resume over greater manchester restrictionsTop PLO official Erekat, stricken by Covid-19, taken to…
France to rally in solidarity and defiance after beheading of teacher Samuel Paty near Paris Rallies are planned for Sunday in cities across France in a show of solidarity and defiance following the decapitation of a teacher outside his school for showing pupils cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. The horrific beheading of history teacher Samuel Paty in a Paris suburb Friday has sparked outrage in France and memories of a wave of Islamist violence in…
Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday Papers says MPs did flout 10 pm bar curfew, one million young Britons face a job crisis within weeks and the Queen pardons London Bridge hero. In our special feature, we look at global coronavirus updates. ……………………………………… Official: MPs did flout 10 pm bar curfew The Mail on Sunday says an official inquiry has confirmed MPs were drinking in a Commons bar beyond the nationwide 10 pm…
Insta Talk Ep 9: Is it time to end Black History Month? – Food for luscious hair – Skinny Jeans are dead! Find out what you should be wearing & Go bold with eye makeup! On this week’s episode, Dyna Fayz is speaking to activist and public speaker Dr Funmi Abari and asking whether celebrating black history and culture one month out of a year really does anything to fight racism and bring about equality.…
Wetherspoon pubs reveal first loss since 1984 JD Wetherspoons have reported their first annual pre-tax loss since 1984 as it laid bare the impact of the coronavirus restrictions on the pubs industry. It revealed a £105.4m loss on sharply lower sales in the year to 26 July. The chain’s chairman Tim Martin railed against changes in rules to stop the spread of the virus, which he said were “confusing.” From Saturday, households in London will…
Scotland introduces tighter rules on face coverings New rules have come into effect in Scotland regarding mandatory wearing of face coverings. The rules state face coverings must be worn in workplace settings such as canteens. Other areas such as corridors and other communal places will be included in a further extension of the rules which start on Monday. The first minister told MSPs at Holyrood that the measures were part of the response needed at…
Friday 16 October coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 16 October 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: 39,176,103 Deaths: 1,102,946 Recovered: 29,379,089 Shutting down the country is “off the table,” Fauci says WHO trial finds remdesivir has little effect on COVID-19 Egypt ready to confront second wave…
Thursday 15 October coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 15 October 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: 38,752,973Deaths: 1,096,962Recovered: 29,129,637 There have been more than 216,000 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the USWHO fears more tuberculosis deaths as COVID-19 pandemic continuesJordan imposes 48 hour lockdownGermany sees 6,638 daily virus cases, highest since start of…
Wednesday 14 October coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 14 October 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: 38,364,519 Deaths: 1,090,811 Recovered: 28,851,704 Russia reels from record rise in Covid infections Global economy recovering faster than expected, IMF says World Bank approves $12 bn for Covid-19 vaccines …
Unemployment at the highest level in 3 years The UK unemployment rate is at its highest level in over three years and the pandemic continues to hit jobs. The unemployment rate grew to 4.5% in the three months to August, compared with 4.1% in the previous quarter. Meanwhile, redundancies rose to their highest level since 2009, the ONS said. The statistics come as the government prepares to impose tough local lockdown rules that will force…
VIDEO: Trump returns to rallies, feels ‘powerful’ since Covid-19 recovery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHPFr6AGKy4&feature=youtu.be US President Trump returned to campaigning in Florida on Monday for the first time since his Covid-19 diagnosis. He appeared at the outdoor rally without a protective face covering and praising his management of the pandemic. The president threw masks into the crowd as he entered the airport rally in Sanford and talked about his recovery from Covid-19. “I went through it now. They…
Tuesday 13 October coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Tuesday 13 October 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: 38,043,916 Deaths: 1,085,375 Recovered: 28,606,252 Pandemic worsens across the US as we count down to Election Day Iran says deal reached to unlock funds frozen in Iraq Mr ‘immune’ Trump…
Everything we know about the 3-tier systemPrime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce a three-tier system of measures in England intended to limit the spread of Covid-19. What would the new system entail?The country would be split into three tiers depending on the level of restrictions the government deems necessary – medium, high, very high. When will they be announced?The PM is expected to announce the measures in parliament after chairing a COBRA committee…
Man admits he stabbed a 70-year-old Central London Mosque prayer leader Daniel Horton has been convicted of stabbing a prayer leader in the neck as he held prayers at London Central Mosque. Horton had recently converted to Islam and worshipped at the mosque. He admitted attacking Raafat Maglad, 70, on 20 February. Horton, 30, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to wounding with intent and possessing an offensive weapon. He had converted to Islam and…
40% of homeless in greater Paris test positive for Covid The Paris region’s homeless population have high rates of Covid-19 infections, according to a study published October 6. The report, conducted by the medical institute and NGOs, has prompted a call on the government to provide more emergency shelter before winter arrives. The most disadvantaged are worst affected by the economic consequences of the pandemic but are also especially vulnerable to the disease itself. In…
Monday 12 October coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Monday 12 October 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: 37,749,974 Deaths: 1,081,453 Recovered: 28,360,305 Trump says he tested totally negative for Covid-19 Oman imposes nighttime lockdown in fight against COVID-19 China to test entire city of Qingdao after COVID-19…
Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the majority of Sunday’s papers are focused on local lockdowns in the North of England. The PM is facing a lockdown revolt, accused of ‘betraying his red wall voters’In our special feature, we look at global coronavirus updates. ………………………………………Millions will be ordered not to leave local areasThe Sunday Telegraph says millions will be asked not to travel outside of their local areas and “could be banned from mixing with…
Insta Talk EP 8: Kenzo 2021 spring look – Recreate at an affordable price On this week’s episode, Dyna Fayz is speaking to our fashion expert from Dubai, Rana Al Sayyed. This week we discuss KENZO’s spring/summer 2021 fashion line debuted at Paris Fashion Week, where to shop and how to get the look at an affordable price. Kenzo Takada – the self-made Japanese and French designer – known worldwide under his first name Kenzo…
On this week’s episode, Dyna Fayz is speaking to writer and cancer survivor Jocelyne Elia as she discussing her touching story, how she dealt with the news and why cancer patients don’t want your sympathy. Dyna talks to health coach and plant-based activist Daniella Malfitano about here to talk about all the pros of probiotics, what they are and where to find them in natural sources. Our resident jewellery designer Maha Al Saabai who will…
2020 US Election: Trump preparing for in-person weekend rallies, Pelosi questions Trump’s health, No virtual debate 25 days until 2020 Election In today’s US presidential election news; President Trump announces he is preparing for two in-person rallies this weekend in Florida and Pennsylvania. It comes after his campaign trail came to a halt after the president was diagnosed with Covid-19. Trump is planning to visit Florida on Saturday and Pennsylvania on Sunday. His return to…
Friday 9 October coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 9 October 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: 36,755,449Deaths: 1,066,861Recovered: 27,671,442 China officially joins COVAX vaccine initiativeLebanon’s COVID-19 surge: What went wrong?Jordan to unveil over 100 testing sites in heightened COVID-19 effortsFrance announces new restrictions as case top 18,000 for a second dayBedside Covid…
Thursday 8 October coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 8 October 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: 36,401,583Deaths: 1,060,563Recovered: 27,418,538 Two White House officials concede Trump has not been tested daily for coronavirusWhat crisis? Billionaires rack up record fortunes, survey showsG20 tourism ministers discuss post-pandemic revival plan for tourism sectorFrance records record new…
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