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GEORGE FLOYD: DEREK CHAUVIN TRIAL DAILY ROUNDUP From the Trial Related Key Highlights Doctors testify Floyd died because of lack of oxygen caused by kneeling on his neck and back Floyd’s blood and a few white pills found at crime scene Four police officials testify against Chauvin saying he used excessive force. Chavin violated policy says police chief Police officers – incl. longest-serving officer give rare testimony against Chauvin Paramedics take the stand – ‘I was trying to give him a second chance at life.’ Floyd’s girlfriend says both had chronic pain and both addicted to opiods New footage shows…

George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial   Former police officer Derek Chauvin, 45, is accused of killing George Floyd. Floyd’s death in the USA last May sparked months of worldwide protests against racial injustice. Chauvin is on trial for his murder.  Derek Chauvin is charged with 3 offences over George Floyd’s death. The then-officer was filmed kneeling on Floyd’s neck for about nine minutes as he said: “I can’t breathe.”  Chauvin’s trial started on Monday 29 March 2021.  Here’s what you need to know:  The charges Chauvin is accused of three offences. The first charge is of second-degree unintentional murder, which means…

Wednesday’s VIDEO Briefing: Britney Spears ’embarrassing’ documentary saw star ‘cry for 2 weeks’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PipYnZgQp6w Covid-19: Shielding coming to an end for millions UK weather: Booze ban and police warnings for sun worshippers as the UK temperature hits 24.5C UK and US criticise WHO’s Covid report and accuse China of withholding data UN raises $6.4 billion for Syrians, falls short of $10 billion aid goal Turkey reimposes restrictions after sharp rise in infections French air attack in Mali killed 19 unarmed civilians, UN says Emotional witness regrets not doing more to save Floyd as trial continues COVID-19: Over-65s lead return to…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PipYnZgQp6w LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 11:07 Wednesday’s VIDEO Briefing: Britney Spears ’embarrassing’ documentary saw star ‘cry for 2 weeks’  07:35 Daily News Briefing: Booze ban & ‘keep your cool’ – UK, US criticises WHO report, accuse China 17:08 Ghislaine Maxwell faces new charges, including sex trafficking of a minor 16:32 The very dark side of fame. Why it isn’t worth it COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 126,089,141Deaths: 2,767,726Recovered: 101,743,702view by country UK Renters in danger of losing their homes unless government injects financial aid, MPs…

Stalking and Stress “Kendall Jenner: MAN THREATENS TO SHOOT HER DEAD” screams a recent TMZ headline. We certainly know that fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. But ‘being famous’ still tops many kids’ dream job list. We know the downsides of fame – lack of privacy, media bullying, but how dangerous is it? Kendall Jenner was recently granted a temporary restraining order after a man allegedly travelled to the US with a plan to shoot her dead. But the weekend proved to be a double security scare after a man broke into her property, stripped naked and tried…

Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Ghislaine Maxwell faces new charges, including sex trafficking of a minor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ctY6vTG8k Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty Ghislaine Maxwell faces new charges, including sex trafficking of a minor Death toll from Myanmar junta’s crackdown on protests passes 500 Palestinians get 100,000 vaccine doses from China Traffic in Suez Canal resumes after stranded ship refloated Biden: 90% of US Adults Will Be Eligible for COVID Vaccine by April 19 WHO: Covid-19 ‘very likely’ first jumped into humans from animals Nike sues over ‘Satan Shoes’ with human blood Jofra Archer: England bowler has surgery on right…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ctY6vTG8k LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:38 Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Ghislaine Maxwell faces new charges, including sex trafficking of a minor 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Pandemic treaty – England on track to reopen – Nike sues popstar’s Satan shoes 16:02 Capgemini to make 1,500 UK hires in 2021 13:47 A luxury trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast – 12 best things to do   COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 128,253,280Deaths: 2,804,662Recovered: 103,465,895view by country UK Sir Lenny Henry pens letter urging Black Britons to get Covid jabSir Lenny…

A luxury trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast – 12 best things to do   The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s most memorable destinations. Here, mountains plunge into the sea in a nail-biting vertical scene of precipitous crags, cliff-clinging abodes and verdant woodland. – Lonely planet  To say that the Amalfi Coast of Italy is beautiful is something of an understatement. With so many of the best things to do in the Amalfi Coast, you’ll be spoilt for choice and will need to prioritise what and how you actually want to see. The Amalfi Coast isn’t just one spot. It’s a…

‘Made in UAE’ – Kingdom starts production of own vaccine Hayat will be the first UAE made Covid-19 vaccine, manufactured by a newly created joint venture between Abu Dhabi’s G42 and Sinopharm.  The UAE’s vaccine will be called Hayat-Vax – the name Hayat meaning ‘life’ in Arabic. Hayat-Vax is the same Sinopharm vaccine that was registered by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention in December 2020.  In a statement, G42 revealed that the joint venture is already producing the vaccine, with an initial capacity of 2 million doses per month.  The announcement comes a day after Sheikh Abdullah bin…

Monday’s Briefing VIDEO: Gucci’s killer ex-wife annoyed with Lady Gaga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5gY_tOEko0 Monday’s Briefing VIDEO: Gucci’s killer ex-wife annoyed with Lady Gaga Covid: Outdoor meetings and sports to resume in England as lockdown is eased Merkel presses German states to get tough with Covid curbs Paris doctors sound alarm, warn of catastrophic overload of Covid-19 cases Container ship stuck in Suez Canal ‘partially refloated’ Dozens of ‘defenceless’ civilians killed in Mozambique attack Fresh protests hit Bangladesh after Modi’s visit US Vows ‘Consequences’ for Russian Actions China’s answer to YouTube slumps on market debut Uber offers green option for London customers who…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5gY_tOEko0 LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 13:47 A luxury trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast – 12 best things to do   12:32 Covid: Outdoor meetings and sports to resume in England 11:50 ‘Made in UAE’ – Kingdom starts production of own vaccine 10:53 Monday’s Briefing VIDEO: Gucci’s killer ex-wife annoyed with Lady Gaga  COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 127,776,580Deaths: 2,796,169Recovered: 102,967,241view by country UK Richard Okorogheye: Police appeal for help tracing teenager missing for six daysPolice are appealing for help tracing a student who went missing six…

Sunday PAPERS Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAjECWVHYoU TOP HEADLINES “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 14:22 Fight Night – Watch LIVE: Povetkin vs Whyte 2 15:05 Best fitness wear as gyms reopen  13:41 Remembering Jessica Walter, star dies aged 80 13:21 Inquiry into power of social media influencers COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 127,362,208 Deaths: 2,790,831 Recovered: 102,635,287 view by country UK Hunt for remand prisoner accidentally released in London Police are searching for a man who was mistakenly released from a west London jail. William Fernandez was being held on remand at HMP Wormwood Scrubs where…

Povetkin vs Whyte 2 Dillian Whyte’s huge Heavyweight rematch with Alexander Povetkin at the Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar this Saturday, March 27 Dillian Whyte can avenge his stunning knockout defeat by Alexander Povetkin in their hotly anticipated heavyweight rematch. Dillian Whyte has shed significant weight for the Alexander Povetkin rematch and promised a punishing revenge victory. The rumour mills are already in full flow with the most exciting potential being If Dillian wins spectacularly on Saturday night, I would like to see him fight Deontay Wilder in the summer or Autumn. How to watch Povetkin vs Whyte 2 How…

Best fitness wear as gyms reopen  Gyms and fitness classes are set to reopen very soon, so it’s now the perfect time to update your workout wardrobe.  Getting back into a regular fitness routine might be tricky after months of lockdown, buying new gear might just give you the motivation to get out of bed. So, whether you’re looking for high-impact gear, something for yoga or a new kit for evening runs now the sun is coming out – we’ve got you covered.  Tala, Skinluxe Leggings, £54 Fast becoming a cult-favourite, the new Skinluxe range from Tala is soft, flexible…

Inquiry into power of social media influencers MPs have launched an inquiry into the power of influencers amid concerns about a lack of regulation over how social media stars promote products online. The role of the influencer has gained prominence in recent years thanks to the continued growth of social media.  Influencers have also faced scrutiny over their advertising practices, as many of them fail to make clear when they have been paid to promote products or services.  The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) earlier this month branded levels of compliance among influencers “unacceptable” after an investigation found only a third…

Friday’s Briefing VIDEO: 1D felt like prisoners in the band   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOTmUK6-iF8 Uighurs: China bans UK MPs after abuse sanctions 40,600 people likely caught Covid while hospital inpatients in England Germany to list France as Covid-19 high-risk zone Egypt races to free giant vessel blocking Suez Canal Death toll in Myanmar’s post-coup crackdown surpasses 300 Biden: ‘Hard’ to meet May 1 Afghanistan troop exit deadline Border Issue Dominates Biden’s First News Conference Covid: February redundancy plans fall despite lockdown COVID-19: Chancellor urges firms to reopen their offices once lockdown ends UK retail sales rise 2.1% in February England 5-0 San Marino:…

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″> 07:43 Daily News Briefing: China BANS UK MPs – France ‘high risk’ Covid-19 – Myanmar death toll rises 15:33 Depp V Heard: ‘We need to hold space for both of them’ 10:18 Thursday’s Briefing Video: Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ decision   07:30 Daily News Briefing: BoJo troops to YEMEN – ‘Brazil is suffocating’ & Outrage in Myanmar, girl dead COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases: 126,089,141Deaths: 2,767,726Recovered: 101,743,702view by country UK At least 10 EU countries will not extradite criminals to UK…

Johnny Depp has lost a bid to overturn a damning high court ruling that concluded he assaulted his ex-wife Amber Heard. Following a trial last year, Mr Justice Nicol dismissed the star’s libel claim against the publisher of the Sun, finding that a column published in April 2018 calling Depp a “wife-beater” was “substantially true”. The actor asked the court of appeal to grant permission for him to challenge the ruling, with the aim of having its findings overturned and a retrial ordered. However, on Thursday the court refused Depp permission to appeal. Amber Heard deprived of public sympathy for…

Thursday’s Briefing Video: Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ decision https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH2CtjbFGto Covid-19: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies PM Johnson doesn’t rule out sending British troops to Yemen if ‘conditions were right’ North Korea test-fires suspected ballistic missiles, in challenge to Biden’s US Saudi Arabia says restaurant, salon and barbershop workers must be vaccinated ‘Brazil is suffocating’: COVID surge creates severe oxygen crisis Killing of seven-year-old girl in Myanmar crackdown triggers outrage Virginia Becomes First Southern US State to Abolish Death PenaltyNationwide tells 13,000 staff to ‘work anywhere’ COVID-19: Holiday gamble for Ryanair as it reveals ‘expanded’ summer schedule Nike sees…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH2CtjbFGto TOP HEADLINES “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:18 Thursday’s Briefing Video: Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ decision   07:30 Daily News Briefing: BoJo troops to YEMEN – ‘Brazil is suffocating’ & Outrage in Myanmar, girl dead 00:40 Latest: Morocco travel mayhem after snap restrictions in major cities 15:00 Former FIFA boss Sepp Blatter given new 6-year ban from football COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia World COVID Coronavirus Cases:125,454,721Deaths: 2,757,158Recovered: 101,312,279view by country UK Union flag must fly on all UK state buildings, ministers say – and planning permission now needed for EU flagMinisters have…

Morocco travel mayhem Morocco travel mayhem as the government of Morocco has banned all travel to and from some of its major cities in a bid to stem an increase in coronavirus cases causing travel mayhem in Morocco. The decision falls within the measures for the Moroccan government to contain the spread of COVID-19. Morocco’s government has announced a fresh lockdown in some major cities as new coronavirus cases in the country hit a record high; Morocco travel mayhem. In a joint statement quoted by the MAP state news agency, the health and interior ministries said the travel restrictions imposed…

Wednesday’s Briefing VIDEO: BTS help boost industry revenues to $21bn – Covid-19 daily updates, Israel election results https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSAtawVO4Xo ‘Greed’ and ‘capitalism’ helped UK’s vaccines success, says PM Latest Bristol policing protest culminates in 14 arrests Exit polls show no clear winner in Israeli election, possibly extending stalemate Yemen COVID-19 committee calls for ‘state of emergency’ ‘India desires cordial relations’: Modi in letter to Pakistan PM Brazil posts daily record of more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths Abu Dhabi ‘to invest billions’ in British business COVID-19: Cineworld faces claims UK staff ‘treated with contempt’ as chain reveals reopening plans Banking giants pour…

Daily News Briefing: ‘Greed & Capitalism’ vaccine success – 14 arrested in latest ‘Kill the Bill’ protests ‘Greed’ and ‘capitalism’ helped UK’s vaccines success, says PM BBC News says Boris Johnson has told a private meeting of Tory MPs that the UK got its Covid vaccinations underway quickly thanks to “capitalism” and “greed”. Sources said the PM had “very insistently” withdrawn his comments straight after making them. And the remarks were not made in connection to the EU/UK vaccine row.   His full remarks were reported to be: “The reason we have the vaccine success is because of capitalism, because of…

America’s gun control: Refusal to address silent epidemic’  President Obama and Joe Biden have called for tighter gun control. Just days after a man shot and killed eight people at Asian-owned spas in Georgia, another shooting rocked the US. On Monday, 10 people, including a police officer, were killed in a mass shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado. While the suspects in both cases have been arrested, the events have reignited the age-old debate on gun control in America. Earlier today on Tuesday morning 19 children have been killed in a mass shooting in Texas. The world thinks America’s…

COVID-19 travel ban update: £5,000 fine for leaving England As of next week, anyone in England who travels abroad without a good reason could face a £5,000 fine as part of new coronavirus laws.  The penalty is included in legislation that will be voted on by MPs on Thursday.  Holidays abroad are currently not allowed under the “stay at home” rule which will end on Monday.  From next week the ban on leaving the UK will become a specific law, backed up by the threat of the fine. The earliest date for holidays abroad – under current guidelines – would…