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Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANxGu9G9MEo LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 08:00 Daily News Briefing: Super League 12 condemned for ‘pure greed’ – India travel ban – US awaits Derek Chauvin verdict 11:00 Who’s the royal racist? 7 examples of royals being racist – even our beloved Harry! 14:11 HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh funeral – LIVE coverage 14:08 The Absurd And Cool Custom-Made Coffins Gaining Popularity COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 142,022,766Deaths: 3,033,343Recovered: 120,573,611view by country UK Women less likely to be reaping benefits of financial support ‘for self-employed workers’Women…

Who’s the royal racist? 7 examples of royals being racist  Prince William defended the Royals saying “We’re very much not a racist family” following accusations made by Prince Harry and Meghan that a member of the family had questioned how dark Archie’s skin might be. But there have been plenty of racist moments in the royal family and it’s not out-of-context or reasonable-for-the time racism – and it’s even from our beloved Prince Harry.  Here are some examples.  The unnamed royal who repeatedly asked what colour Archie’s skin would be.  William and Harry both attended a ‘Colonials and Natives’ party…

LIVE Reporting HRH Prince Philip funeral SummaryLive ReportingRelatedQuick SummaryLive – NOW!Service ends, royals leave the ChapelHis “unwavering loyalty” to the Queen, service to the nation and “courage”, is being celebrated at his funeralRoyals sat with their own households in line with Covid rules  – Queen and Harry both sat alone. Dean – ‘His long life has been a blessing’Nation observes minutes silenceCoffin arrives at St George’s ChapelQueen joins processionCoffin emergesPrince William and Kate arrive at Windsor Castle.Prince Charles arrives at Windsor Castle. Welcome to our live coverage of Prince Philip’s funeral. HRH PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH FUNERALhttps://youtu.be/PuS8ovCBg1c15:50 – Service ends, Royals exit…

The Absurd And Cool Custom-Made Coffins Gaining Popularity The custom-made coffin industry is gaming popularity – and everything, from giant cream doughnuts to lego are available.  Ross Hall – a New Zealander – was writing his will when he decided he didn’t want a regular coffin, but instead a bright red casket, with flames painted down the sides. And he wanted others to have the option to choose their own custom-made coffin as well.  Customers of Hall’s Dying Art casket manufacturers can now be interred inside a miniature sailboat, fire truck or giant cream doughnut. You can get leopard and…

US Mass shooting: ‘5 dead’ and many more injured at FedEx facility  There have been many casualties in a mass shooting in the US city of Indianapolis.  Witnesses heard several gunshots at a FedEx facility and one said he saw a man firing an automatic weapon. Some reports say five people have been killed and many more injured, but there is no confirmation. The gunman is believed to have acted alone, and is reported to have killed himself. Authorities said there was no further threat to public safety. “As officers arrived, they came into contact with an active shooting incident,”…

VIDEO: Queen alone at funeral https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qC7G5O2A3g HEADLINES Adam Toledo: Chicago police release video of officer shooting boy Prince Philip: William and Harry to walk apart as Queen sits alone at funeral France passes grim milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 Egypt continues to push for political solution in Libya India reports another record daily rise in COVID infections US Unemployment Benefit Claims Drop to Lowest Level in Over a Year Facebook urged to cancel plans to launch Instagram for pre-teens BUSINESS TUI says summer holiday season can be saved Amazon boss Bezos: ‘We need to do a better job for…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qC7G5O2A3g LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:13 VIDEO: Queen alone at funeral  08:09 BREAKING: US Mass shooting: ‘5 dead’ and many more injured at FedEx facility  07:30 Daily News Briefing: Queen alone at funeral – India Covid-19 record – FB urged to cancel plans for pre-teens 18:40 Emirates launches IATA ‘digital passport’ services COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia COVID Coronavirus Cases: 139,710,705Deaths: 2,999,996Recovered: 118,763,478view by country UK COVID-19: Young people who have already had coronavirus are not fully protected against reinfection – studyYoung people who have already tested positive for…

Game of Thrones is 10 years old … and already feels irrelevant The Irish Times says Game Of Thrones has reached its 10th anniversary. In 2011 HBO put its reputation on the line by bringing to the screen an unfashionable fantasy novel (all fantasy novels being at the time unfashionable). And HBO is keeping the Throne fires burning – with prequels planned and a Broadway musical in the works. But how do we feel about Game of Thrones turning 10? Is our nostalgia tempered, for instance, by the fact the final seasons are now agreed to have been pretty dreadful?…

VIDEO: Taylor Swift met with backlash – Covid-19 rates spike over Ramadan – Killer cop arrested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzNYCmJAr58 HEADLINES Daunte Wright shooting: Ex-officer Kim Potter charged over killing Boris Johnson’s trade trip to India branded ‘crazy’ as alarming new variant sweeps country Biden, Merkel call on Russia to draw back troops from Ukrainian border WHO worried COVID-19 rates could spike during Ramadan  India records over 200,000 new COVID cases for the first time Defence expert in Chauvin trial calls Floyd’s death ‘undetermined’ Unnamed Officer Involved in Jan. 6 Shooting Death Won’t Be Charged BUSINESS US poised to impose sanctions on Russia…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzNYCmJAr58 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 15:10 GoT “Winter is Coming” – Will there be a remake? 10:29 VIDEO: Taylor Swift met with backlash 07:40 Daily News Briefing: Kim Potter charged – Covid-19 cases to spike over Ramadan – India cases rise 16:06 Minnesota Police Officer Involved in Traffic Stop Shooting of Black Man Resigns COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 138,865,551Deaths: 2,986,118Recovered: 111,647,082view by country UK NHS trusts in London preparing to make Covid vaccinations compulsory for workers, leaked email revealsA major NHS trust in London…

UAE 1,798 new COVID cases, more deaths The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) conducted 256,181 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.  On Wednesday, the MoHAP said it will continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.  The new intensified testing campaign saw 1,798 new Covid cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 489,495. According to the Ministry, the infected people are from various nationalities, in a stable condition and receiving care.  MoHAP also announced…

3 perfect hangover fighting recipes  Pubs are back! And to avoid the excoriating hangover, learn to cook up some of MOB Kitchen’s best hangover-friendly recipes. These hangover fighting recipes will not only soak up the leftover alcohol in your system, but are also easy to make!  Halloumi breakfast bap recipe  Salt is a great hangover fighter. This halloumi breakfast bap is one of our favourite recipes on the MOB Kitchen website. The bap has spice, fried eggs and butter. This recipe serves four but you can easily halve it.  Ingredients Bunch of chives 5tbsp mayo 1 heaped tsp chilli jam…

April 17: Prince Philip funeral guide – as Royals and nation prepare to bid farewell!  Prince Philip’s funeral arrangements have been scaled down due to current Covid-19 restrictions. You will be able to watch the live broadcast on the BBC on April 17. It is understood the Duke of Edinburgh didn’t want a big fuss at the service and is not having a state funeral in line with his wishes.  He will not lie in state and his body remains at rest within a private chapel at Windsor Castle.  Prince Philip’s funeral arrangements are codenamed Forth Bridge, after the Scottish…

US plans to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September 11 President Biden will remove all United States troops from Afghanistan before the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks this year. The removal of troops will end America’s longest war around five months later than planned, a US official said.  Biden has “reached the conclusion that the United States will complete its drawdown – will remove its forces from Afghanistan – before September 11,” the official told reporters on condition of anonymity. President Biden is set to make an announcement Wednesday that all US forces, in coordination with those…

VIDEO: Justin Bieber says marriage ‘tough’, ‘lack of trust’ in first year – COVID-19 Brazil variant – Travel ban – the Queen returns to work – UAE overnight vaccine success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7dSqWB1izg HEADLINES The Queen carries out first duty since Prince Philip’s death Greensill: Top civil servant ‘joined firm before quitting’ as PM is warned Cameron inquiry lacks independence France suspends all Brazil flights over Covid-19 variant fears UAE administers 118,805 doses of COVID-19 vaccines overnight Bangladesh COVID shutdown triggers exodus from capital Dhaka US plans to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September 11 Minnesota Police Officer Involved in…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7dSqWB1izg LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 09:30 VIDEO: Justin Bieber says marriage ‘tough’, ‘lack of trust’ in first year 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Queen returns to duties – France suspends travel – UAE jabs 118,805 overnight 13:56 PM warns more Covid-19 deaths as England eases lockdown 13:09 Kim Kardashian and Kanye West $2.3bn divorce – reach agreement on kids COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 138,044,199Deaths: 2,972,576Recovered: 111,072,764view by country UK Boris Johnson: easing lockdown will increase Covid infectionsEasing lockdown will inevitably create a rise in coronavirus…

PM Boris Johnson warns more Covid-19 deaths as England eases lockdown PM Boris Johnson warned more people will die of Covid-19 as England eases its restrictions while adding that it has been the lockdown and not the vaccine rollout that has driven down rates of infection.  Boris Johnson urged England to be cautious and still follow social distancing rules. After pubs, restaurants and non-essential retail opened yesterday.  Covid-19 rates in the UK are currently at their lowest point since August, with 19,209 cases recorded in the past 7 days – a 21.5 per cent week-on-week drop.  Last week also saw…

Daunte Wright shooting: ‘Holy sh*t, I Just Shot Him’ – what we know about America’s latest police killing  Minneapolis police shooting “Holy shit, I just shot him!” were the words of the Minnesota police officer after she discharged her gun, killing Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, according to body camera footage.  Police are saying the killing was an accident and that the officer who shot Wright was likely meant to use her taser.  In the footage from the Sunday afternoon traffic stop, played at a press conference held Monday by law enforcement, Wright can be seen getting pulled out…

VIDEO: Friends reunion finishes filming in LA, all 6 back and special guest Harry Styles? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1tX06D4Jc0 Covid-19: England gets third jab as Moderna rollout begins Crowds of drinkers in London’s Soho celebrate pubs reopening ‘like VE Day’ Europe’s Covid-19 death toll surpasses one million as cases continue to rise Report finds drugs, negligence led to fatal Egypt train collision Japan to release contaminated Fukushima water into sea Curfew in Minneapolis after police killing of Black man Police kill student who fired at them at Tennessee high school, authorities say Promising signs for UK travel industry as spending picture improves Back…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1tX06D4Jc0 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 13:56 PM warns more Covid-19 deaths as England eases lockdown 13:09 Kim Kardashian and Kanye West $2.3bn divorce – reach agreement on kids 11:37 Daunte Wright shooting: ‘Holy sh*t, I Just Shot Him’ – what we know about America’s latest police killing 10:03 VIDEO: Friends reunion finishes filming in LA, all 6 back and special guest Harry Styles? COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 137,278,679Deaths: 2,959,324Recovered: 110,472,478view by country UK Return to crowded A&Es and long ambulance delays will put patients…

Necker Island holiday: Inside the world-famous luxury island Richard Branson’s world-famous luxury Caribbean Island retreat has long topped the list of ‘dream vacations’. A regular playground for the rich and famous, the Island has hosted pop stars, politicians and even Princess Diana!  But you don’t need to be famous to explore Richard Branson’s home as Necker Island is open to anyone who can afford it. We’re taking a look inside the infamous island and what there’s to do if you book a stay.  From sandy white beaches to crystal clear water, there is an endless list of activities on Necker…

VIDEO: Complaints about TV coverage of Prince Philip – India overtakes Brazil in Covid-19 spot – Boris Johnson warning to England https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udGUIT-I8Dw BBC complaints about TV coverage of Prince Philip death England Covid-19 lockdown eases: PM warns people to ‘behave responsibly’ David Cameron accepts ‘lessons to be learnt’ as he breaks silence over lobbying scandal Germany remembers victims of Nazis 76 years after liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp Suez Canal shipping course could be expanded India overtakes Brazil as world’s second worst-hit country Myanmar sees massive spike in civilian deaths as junta intensifies attacks Minnesota Police Shoot, Kill…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udGUIT-I8Dw LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:21 VIDEO: Complaints about TV coverage of Prince Philip’s death 07:30 Daily News Briefing: PM warning as lockdown eases – India becomes Covid 2nd worst hit nation 10:48 Sunday Papers: ‘My dear Papa’ – Brothers united in grief – England’s lockdown easing 15:35 Ceremonial funeral for Prince Philip COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 136,654,228Deaths: 2,949,751Recovered: 109,887,550view by country UK Union in peril as PM ‘speaks for England alone’, former civil servant warnsThe pandemic has seeded the idea of a prime…

Brief. Me – BrIEf.Me Many of Sunday’s front pages bear the words “My dear Papa” as they lead on Prince Charles’s tribute to his father Prince Philip. The papers also look ahead to the next stage of lockdown easing in England tomorrow – with a particular focus on the pub trade. ………………………… ‘Dear Papa’ Prince Philip- William and Harry united in grief – England lockdown easing Sunday Telegraph carries a photo of the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles. “My dear Papa was a very special person… I miss him enormously,” Prince Charles said on Saturday. Further details of the…

Ceremonial funeral for Prince Philip Since the announcement of Prince Philip’s death today, questions over his funeral have begun.  His funeral will take place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor – but his long-held funeral arrangements have been amended in light of the COVID pandemic.  Prince Phillip will have a ceremonial funeral, much like The Queen Mother in 2002 and Princess Diana in 1997. His body will lie at rest ahead of the funeral in St George’s Chapel. The public has been told to “regrettably” not participate in his funeral due to COVID and not to gather.  Where will he be…