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Will Prince Harry and Meghan return for Philip’s funeral?  Prince Harry is preparing to return to the UK after the death of Prince Philip – but questions remain over whether Meghan will join him. Meghan is now pregnant with their second child and due to give birth sometime in the summer but she has not disclosed exactly when. The couple has not commented on any plan to return to the UK.  A source close to the family told DailyMail.com on Friday: ‘Harry will absolutely do his utmost to get back to the UK and be with his family.  ‘He will…

Breaking News: Prince Philip Duke Of Edinburgh has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1380475865323212800 Breaking story updates to follow Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. The prince married Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history. The couple had four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. PM Boris Johnson pays tribute Boris Johnson says it is “with great sadness” that he received news of Prince Philip’s death from Buckingham Palace. Paying tribute, he said the Duke of Edinburgh earned the affection…

VIDEO: Hollywood actor arrested over $690m Netflix scam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaJc2AzT1Vs Covid: Cost of tests ‘is too much for people to travel on holiday Biden calls for ‘calm’ amid fresh night of violence in Northern Ireland France needs to vaccinate 90 per cent of adults to return to ‘normal’ life Death toll in Sudan- Darfur clashes rises to 132 Former NFL player fatally shoots five in South Carolina ‘Low level of oxygen’ led to George Floyd’s death – expert Biden Moves to Curb US Gun Violence ‘Satan shoes’ launched by Lil Nas X to be recalled after Nike lawsuit  Hollywood actor Zach…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaJc2AzT1Vs LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:19 VIDEO: Hollywood actor arrested over $690m Netflix scam 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Travel plan revealed – Northern Ireland violence day 6 – NFL player kills 5 02:23 Facebook down, WhatsApp down and Instagram down 15:46 The Khloe Kardashian photo ‘scam exposed’ COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 134,548,724Deaths: 2,915,432Recovered: 108,341,864view by country UK Extent of mental health crisis in England at ‘terrifying’ levelEngland is “in the grip of a mental health crisis” because of the Covid pandemic, with under-18s suffering…

Facebook is down in fact all of Facebook Inc’s social media platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram were down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. Facebook down Reports by users showed more than 112,000 issues on Facebook’s website, while 101,000 Instagram users reported problems as of 6 pm ET. Downdetector tracks outages by collecting status reports from a series of sources, including user-submitted errors on its platform. The outages might be affecting a larger number of users or Facebook server errors in the United States. UK Big Tech crackdown Instagram down – Whatsapp…

Khloe Kardashian photo scandal Khloe Kardashian’s team is said to be “desperate to scrub an unedited bikini pic from the internet” after fans accused the star of editing her photos. Khloe says she has every right to edit her pictures (very true) and she will continue to edit. She opened up about being referred to as the ‘ugly’ and ‘fat’ sister and how hard it is to live up to beauty standards. It’s worth acknowledging the Kardashians have played a major role in creating unachievable beauty standards for years. By heavily editing themselves online they’ve done nothing but contribute to…

VIDEO: Khloe Kardashian slams ‘impossible standards’ after trying to delete unedited picture of herself online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGRYBgXGTKc Belfast: Boris Johnson ‘deeply concerned’ after police attacked Body found in Epping Forest is missing student, police confirm Brazil’s Bolsonaro ignores call for new lockdown despite rise in Covid-19 cases Jeddah authorities shut 100 commercial outlets for COVID-19 breaches US to restore aid to UN Palestinian refugee agency cut by Trump US citizen refuses to be an FBI informant, lands on no-fly list College Admissions Scandal parents released from prison High Street shops will ‘bounce back’ on reopening day Commercial struggles offer open skies…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGRYBgXGTKc LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 07:30 Daily News Briefing: PM ‘deeply concerned’ over Belfast – Body found confirmed as missing teen 19:53 Weekly PCR test made mandatory for all staff at Dubai schools and universities 14:39 Outrage as Imran Khan blames women for rise in rape cases 13:45 Labour MP praises church where pastor opposed LGBTQ+ rights amid Starmer visit row COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 133,718,495 Deaths: 2,901,600 Recovered: 107,839,091 view by country UK Boris Johnson broke rules by criticising Sadiq Khan, says Labour Labour…

Pakistan: Outrage as PM Imran Khan blames women for rise in rape cases Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan has caused outrage after his comments linking the rise in rape cases to how women dress. Pakistani women activists and rights campaigners have accused the PM of “baffling ignorance” after his comments.  Imran Khan – who was educated at Oxford – said in a live TV interview that the increase in rapes indicated the “consequences in any society where vulgarity is on the rise”. “The incidents of rape of women … [have] actually very rapidly increased in society,” he said. His advice to…

Wednesday’s Briefing Video: 3-1 –  Klopp: We got what we deserved  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G35XCxcn0hA Covid: Moderna vaccine UK rollout to begin in Wales Labour MP praises church where pastor opposed LGBT+ rights amid Starmer visit row Amnesty International condemns rich countries for hoarding Covid vaccine Iranian ship linked to IRGC attacked in Red Sea India sees record 115,736 new COVID cases, night curfew in Delhi Americans lose their faith, as church membership sees downward spiral Biden mulls US boycott of Beijing Olympics Kim Kardashian now a billionaire Deliveroo riders set to strike Sadiq will name London Overground lines  Klopp: We got…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G35XCxcn0hA LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 09:26 VIDEO: Khloe Kardashian slams ‘impossible standards’ after trying to delete unedited picture of herself online 07:30 Daily News Briefing: PM ‘deeply concerned’ over Belfast – Body found confirmed as missing teen 19:53 Weekly PCR test made mandatory for all staff at Dubai schools and universities 14:39 Outrage as Imran Khan blames women for rise in rape cases COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 133,050,039Deaths: 2,886,728Recovered: 107,300,824view by country UK One in three survivors of severe Covid diagnosed with mental health…

Brazil Covid-19 variant spreading across South America – massive surge in cases! Health authorities across South America released Covid-19 figures showing a number of countries dealing with a spike in infections and deaths.  Uruguay and Paraguay registered record numbers of daily deaths, while the total number of Covid cases surpassed the 13-million mark in Brazil. The massive rise has been attributed to the spread of the Brazil variant. The variant is thought to be more than twice as transmissible as the original. The Brazil variant Experts say Brazil has detected 92 variants of Covid-19 in the country. They say that…

Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Cher ‘sorry’ over George Floyd tweet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN-H3akbakI Covid passports: Plans criticised by MPs amid fears of ‘two-tier Britain’ Richard Okorogheye: Body found in Epping Forest in search for missing student, police say Pfizer halts delivery of Covid-19 vaccines to ‘banana republic’ Israel after bill goes unpaid amid political infighting – media Jordan’s Prince Hamzah pledges loyalty to half-brother King Abdullah Middle East climate leaders and global partners vow to step up climate action North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics over COVID fears Minneapolis police head: Kneeling on Floyd’s neck violated restraint policy ‘Disappointed’ travel chiefs…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN-H3akbakI LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 09:34 Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Cher ‘sorry’ over George Floyd tweet 08:38 Arabic YouTube Kids app launched in MENA 07:30 Daily News Briefing: ‘Two-tier Britain’ – normal life some way off as Covid-19 roadmap revealed 08:00 3 Coffee alternatives for those who can’t handle caffeine COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 132,437,230 Deaths: 2,874,232 Recovered: 106,760,547 view by country UK Further violence breaks out in Northern Ireland despite appeals for calm Violence has broken out once more on the streets of Northern Ireland,…

3 Coffee alternatives for those who can’t handle caffeine People love drinking coffee, myself included. Coffee lovers are willing to spend A LOT of money on coffee. We have such a profound cultural devotion to coffee, it’s hard to imagine a world without it.  But coffee has its drawbacks, which is why coffee alternatives are growing in popularity. Like other stimulants, coffee can cause stress, panic and anxiety in those with a low tolerance. MUD\WTR MUD\WTR is a dirt-like powder that, like many of the newer coffee alternatives, includes a blend of mushrooms including chaga, reishi, and cordyceps, which are…

Summer saved? UK travel news – the traffic light system Summer may be saved! Brits may get abroad this summer using a “traffic light system”, government sources have suggested. Countries that share high vaccination rates with the UK — including Bahrain, Israel, Malta and the US — will likely be top travel destinations this summer. Boris Johnson is expected to reveal the strategy on Monday. The system will likely include three tiers. Green – destinations exempt from quarantine, Amber and Red – facing stricter conditions.  Vaccination rates will play a key role in the designation of countries, but only a…

Pandemic can’t stop London rap music, as feisty female rappers and hip hop artists release the album By Dizzle B.Z A group of female rap music and hip hop artists from around the world have come together in a virtual music studio to create a hard-hitting album on human rights. It is a remarkable achievement considering very few of the artists have met each other, or shared studio time, because of the global lockdown and even the mastermind behind 20-track Ideologies has yet to meet the women he recruited. London producer Martin Daniels, aka M W Daniels, saw how the…

Daniel Radcliffe praises his parents, talks substance abuse and says staying in London kept him grounded during childhood fame. Daniel Radcliffe hit the big screen at the tender age of 11 in the title role in the Harry Potter film series.  There was, of course, a risk of the child actor going off-the-rails. But Radcliffe says staying in the UK and his supportive parents helped him stay grounded after he became famous.  Radcliffe says he understands why other child actors have had substance issues in the years following their youthful stardom.  Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Radcliffe…

Man beaten up by angry octopus in Australia  An Australian geologist has been whipped by what he called the “angriest octopus” while swimming at a Western Australian beach. The viral video shows the octopus in shallow waters lashing out at geologist Lance Karlson.  The angry octopus came after him again and struck him on the arm, before whipping his neck and upper back. The tentacles left stinging red welts on his skin, which Karlson said only eased after he poured cola over them.  He told Aussie news outlet 7News that his preferred treatment for sea animal stings is vinegar, but…

UK travel: 4 more countries added to England’s red list  Pakistan, Kenya, Bangladesh and the Philippines have been added to England’s coronavirus red list. The move, which will take effect from 4 am on Friday, 9 April, is in response to concerns about new variants of COVID-19, like those first detected in South Africa and Brazil. It means international visitors who have departed from or transited through those nations in the previous 10 days will be barred from entering. British and Irish citizens and those with residence rights in the UK will be allowed to enter but will have to…

Friday’s Briefing VIDEO: James Charles ‘sexting’ underage boys – California mass shooting – Lee Collins dead at 32 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYjvd8UPdSE Met PC found guilty of neo-Nazi group membership Brussels riot police use horses and water cannon to disperse crowd gathered in response to April Fools’ joke Twenty years since the first gay marriages, the fight for rights in Europe goes on Egypt opens Mideast’s biggest pharma city Taiwan train derailment: 36 killed in tunnel crash as rescuers report ‘no signs of life’ Mother tried to save 9-year-old boy in California mass shooting UN strongly condemns deaths of hundreds of protesters in…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYjvd8UPdSE LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 11:16 UK travel: 4 more countries added to England’s red list  11:00 Friday’s Briefing VIDEO: James Charles ‘sexting’ underage boys 07:30 Daily News Briefing: The neo-Nazi Met PC GUILTY – 36 dead in Taiwan train crash 15:54 Godzilla vs. Kong: ‘epitome of a popcorn flick’ but is it worth it? COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 130,206,710Deaths: 2,840,729Recovered: 104,922,225view by country UK Glastonbury and Young Vic share in £400m from Covid arts fundMore than 2,700 arts and heritage organisations, from Glastonbury…

Why Godzilla vs. Kong’s Reviews Are So Positive (Despite One Major Problem) ScreenRant reports critics are largely praising Godzilla vs. Kong with the general attitude being the movie is a crowd-pleaser packed with high level action. But critics have pointed out the film’s human characters had room for improvement. The movie has an 80% approval rate on Rotten Tomatoes and whilst it doesn’t offer a lot of depth, it is definitely a fun movie-watching experience. It does take a while to get there, with reviews indicating that the climactic  battle is worth it. “It might be the best studio film…

Thursday’s Briefing VIDEO: Egypt to investigate giant ship stuck in Suez Canal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqA_vcGr9Cg Met officer investigated over rape allegations Richard Okorogheye: Police searching in Essex after confirmed sighting of missing student France to close schools and extend Covid-19 lockdown to all of the country, Macron says Covid-19 variants ‘stronger and faster,’ WHO emergencies chief warns as ‘worrying shift’ shows more young people in intensive care Egypt launches inquiry into cargo ship giant ship stuck in Suez Canal Many of Lebanon’s children ‘may never get back to school’ Pfizer-BioNTech says the Covid-19 vaccine is safe, effective on adolescents Biden Unveils…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqA_vcGr9Cg LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 11:16 UK travel: 4 more countries added to England’s red list  11:00 Friday’s Briefing VIDEO: James Charles ‘sexting’ underage boys 07:30 Daily News Briefing: The neo-Nazi Met PC GUILTY – 36 dead in Taiwan train crash 15:54 Godzilla vs. Kong: ‘epitome of a popcorn flick’ but is it worth it? COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 129,495,677Deaths: 2,828,629Recovered: 104,436,543view by country UK Fewer than a quarter with Covid symptoms request test, UK study findsFewer than a quarter of people in the…