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Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look into the fears the NHS is overwhelmed, speak to a nurse on the front line and the news the Queen and Duke have been vaccinated.  In our special feature, we look into the headlines around when the pandemic will end in the UK.  Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news.  ……………….. The recurring message in Sunday’s papers is around the need to follow Covid guidelines and the warning that the NHS is on the brink. In what the Sunday Times describes as an intervention “designed to shock”, England’s…

A Knife attack escalated very quickly in a Mosque in Canada. A man brandishing a knife was arrested Friday afternoon after threatening people inside a northeast mosque in Calgary. Friday’s Jumma prayers were interrupted at a northeast Calgary Mosque by a man brandishing a knife. When suddenly an altercation erupted towards the back of the Mosque which escalated very quickly. The Calgary Police Service received a call shortly after noon about a man with a knife inside the Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre in the 2600 block of 37th Avenue N.E. https://youtu.be/o5lt-iw0VnQ The man was arrested and taken to the…

Capitol Riots: CEO ARRESTED! ‘Single Worst Mistake of My Life’ – plus the others identified The chief executive of a Chicago company said he was arrested on Wednesday after he entered the US Capitol along with the rest of the mob of pro-Trump rioters seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The company Cogensia released a statement saying Brad Rukstales has been placed on leave while it considers the next step. The attack on the US Capitol left at least five people dead, including a police officer and led to calls for President Donald Trump to resign or be removed…

Pakistan welcomes revival of ties between Qatar, Saudi Arabia -led bloc Pakistan welcomes the reduction in tensions between Qatar and its neighbours in the Arabian Gulf with foreign minister Qureshi holding talks over the phone with his counterparts in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.  “Foreign Minister Qureshi appreciated the positive developments that led to a successful [Gulf Cooperation Council] Summit in al-Ula, Saudi Arabia,” said a statement on the call with the Qatari foreign minister. “He hoped that the spirit of cooperation in the GCC Summit will augur well for enhanced confidence and cooperation among the countries of the…

Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Covid-19 Travel Rules – US in Choas – Musk No 1 richest person alive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz_VQWeg2aA Friday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Covid-19 Travel Rules – US in Choas – Musk No 1 richest person alive Covid-19: Travel Rules: England and Scotland arrivals will need negative test result Third Covid-19 vaccine set for UK approval next week but arrival delayed by Brexit High street suffers worst December retail sales on record as online growth slumps Qatar Airways reroutes flights as Saudi Arabia lifts airspace ban China says US facing ‘internal collapse’ after pro-Trump riot Indonesia frees cleric linked to…

Friday 8 January News briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 8 January 2021 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 88,527,473 Deaths: 1,907,039 Recovered: 63,622,979 High street suffers worst December retail sales on record as online growth slumps Third Covid vaccine set for UK approval next week but arrival delayed by Brexit England and Scotland arrivals will need negative test result Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Covid: England and Scotland arrivals will need negative test result Third Covid vaccine set for…

A new study suggests Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against a mutation invariants that erupted in the United Kingdom and South Africa. The research suggests that Pfizer coronavirus vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa. Those variants are causing global concern. They both share a common mutation called N501Y, a slight alteration on one spot of the spike protein that coats the virus. That change is believed to be the reason they can spread so easily. COVID Mutation Viruses constantly undergo minor changes as they spread from…

Donald Trump speech today indicated for the first time that he is ready to move on. He promised a smooth transition to Joe Biden and acknowledged his presidency was ending as calls grew for his removal from the Oval Office for encouraging a mob attack on the US Capitol. With pressure mounting in Washington for his early removal and impeachment from the Oval Office, over his supporters who rampaged through the U.S. Capitol last night. Forcing the U.S. President Donald Trump to break his silence on Thursday where he indicated he is giving up his petulant resistance to cling to…

Thursday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Capitol Hill riots -Mass evac in Malaysia – UK Covid-19 death record – Netflix UK raises prices ‘significantly’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqd1lZGhbBU 4 people dead and explosive device found in Washington as Riots go crazy in Capitol Hill Trump blocked by Twitter and Facebook Covid: scale of emergency facing UK laid bare as 1,000 die in 24 hours China goes online to mock ‘beautiful sight’ of US Capitol chaos Israel appoints first diplomat to UAE India to prioritise Sri Lanka when COVID vaccine ready for export Mass evacuations as monsoon floods hit Malaysia Boris Johnson calls for business…

Thursday 7 January daily news briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 7 January 2021 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 87,643,764Deaths: 1,891,711Recovered: 63,133,355 Mass evacuations as monsoon floods hit MalaysiaIsrael appoints first diplomat to UAECovid: scale of emergency facing UK laid bare as 1,000 die in 24 hours4 people dead and explosive device found in Washington as Riots go crazy in Capitol Hill Previous Next treason: Us riots at capitol Visual Slideshow Previous Next Daily News Briefing video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqd1lZGhbBU Headlines: What the papers say? 4 people dead and…

Four people have been killed in the US Riots and explosive device found in Capitol Hill

While retweeting her father, President Trump’s tweet, Ivanka Trump Twitter account addressed the rioters as “American Patriots.” She added, “the violence must stop immediately. Please be peaceful.” Minutes later, after push back on Twitter for calling the rioters “patriots,” she deleted the tweet. Aides are urging President Trump to put out a stronger statement in response to the chaos unfolding on Capitol Hill after his supporters breached security barriers. He has so far declined, beyond his latest tweet, as he is watching coverage from the West Wing. Some Republicans were trying to overturn the results in some states but lack…

There is an armed standoff Capitol Hill as supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol building and forced a lockdown. Rioters smashed windows and clashed with police, with one person shot dead. The violence halted debate over Joe Biden’s election win but Congress was able to reconvene to certify Biden’s win after rioters breach Capitol. The US Capitol showed some rioters who were in an armed standoff Capitol and breaking the glass of a window and then climbing through the shattered pane. Aides are urging President Trump to put out a stronger statement in response to the chaos unfolding on…

Wednesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Hollywood FINALLY urged to stop filming – lockdown 3 – Senate Runoffs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvL_an-sJLI WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing England’s third national lockdown legally comes into force UK can still be gateway to Europe for car giants after Brexit, says auto boss China blocks entry to WHO team studying Covid’s origins Dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy figures arrested under national security law Israeli firm in Gaza extracts drinking water from air No charges against police officer who shot Jacob Blake Iran asks Interpol to arrest Trump, 47 others over Soleimani’s killing Outcomes Uncertain in Key US…

Wednesday 6 January News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 6 January 2021 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 86,847,483Deaths: 1,876,527Recovered: 61,581,259 China blocks entry to WHO team studying Covid’s originsUK can still be gateway to Europe for car giants after Brexit, says auto bossEngland’s third national lockdown legally comes into forcePlaying South Africa tests in UK & Ireland is contingency planStocks fall as investors brace for possible ‘blue sweep’ in GeorgiaFTSE 100 chief executives ‘earn average salary within 3 days’Pan-EU food supply chains hit by Brexit trade…

In Review Yesterday the prime minister announced England would go into its third national lockdown – starting from today! Its set to last for at least six weeks – but likely to continue into March. People have been told to work from home, non-essential shops closed and school and summer exams cancelled. But what about travel? International and national for work and leisure. We find out what the Covid (and Brexit) rules are around a much-needed beach holiday. featured story Take a deeper look into four different headlines about future restrictions and how the media is reporting on the uncertainty.…

Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Lockdown 3 – Georgia Senate runoff – Mexico offers home for Assange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roxFBTIdYQo Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Lockdown 3 – Georgia Senate runoff – Mexico offers home for Assange Covid Lockdown 3: England and Scotland begin new lockdowns as cases rise COVID-19: Inequalities exacerbated by pandemic must be addressed as vaccines offer way out, review warns NHS needs to deliver at least 2m jabs a week to fulfil government target Mexico offers political asylum to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange Thailand’s PM urges people to ‘stay home’ to contain COVID surge Speculation over whereabouts of…

Tuesday 5 January Daily News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 5 January 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: 86,117,717Deaths: 1,860,813Recovered: 61,074,877 Trump to ‘fight like hell’ as Biden promises ‘new day’ in Georgia runoffsEgypt urges GERD agreement ahead of reservoir fillingSpeculation over whereabouts of Chinese tech tycoon Jack MaThailand’s PM urges people to ‘stay home’ to contain COVID surgeMexico offers political asylum to Julian AssangeNHS needs to deliver at least 2m jabs a week to fulfil government…

Breaking News: Boris Announces New England Lockdown To Last At Least 6 Weeks Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced, in a televised address to the nation, that England is set to go into its third national lockdown for at least six weeks. PM announces new England lockdown, with people told to stay at home and schools shut for most pupils from tomorrow All primary and secondary schools and colleges in England are to close for most pupils from tomorrow until February half-term, Boris Johnson has announced.  Johnson begins his address by saying when the country was fighting the old variant…

In Review Despite a global pandemic, the Guardian reports eclectic car makers Tesla almost hit its 500,000-car delivery target for 2020. Tesla reported record deliveries of its electric cars in the last three months of 2020, coming within a whisker of achieving the half-million target for the year set by its chief executive, Elon Musk.The manufacturer’s annual sales rose by 36% after a final quarter that exceeded analysts’ expectations, delivering a total of 499,550 cars in 2020.Tesla delivered 180,570 electric vehicles between October and December, falling just short of the overall target Musk had set at the beginning of the year,…

BREAKING NEWS: UK judge Baraitser refuses US request to extradite Assange on suicide risk A British judge has ruled that Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges, saying that such a move would be “oppressive” because of the WikiLeaks founder’s mental health. District Judge Vanessa Baraitser delivered the decision against the US authorities’ request on Monday, at the Old Bailey court in London. Baraitser said he was “a depressed and sometimes despairing man” who had the “intellect and determination” to circumvent any suicide prevention measures taken by prison authorities. If imprisoned in the…

In Review California reported Sunday that 45,352 people recently tested positive for Covid-19, continuing a surge that has pushed hospitals and their exhausted staff to the brink. Around the United States, hospitals are racing to keep up with surges of Covid-19 patients at numbers they have not seen at any other time in the pandemic. Cases have skyrocketed since Thanksgiving, and impacts from Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are still unfolding. As of Sunday, more than 20.4 million people have been infected with the virus in the US and at least 350,000 people have died, according to data from Johns…

Monday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Trump Tapes – India’s questionable vaccine – Pope gets political on Covid-19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1w87mwtNP8 WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to begin Reading murder: five teenagers held over stabbing of boy, 13 WikiLeaks founder Julien Assange faces ruling on extradition to US Pro-lockdown Pope gets political on Covid-19 again, condemns those who travelled over the holidays despite pandemic Flight rush to Saudi Arabia as travel ban lifted India’s approval of own COVID vaccine criticised for lack of data Democrat Pelosi narrowly re-elected as US House speaker Trump, in phone call, pleaded with Georgia officials…

Monday January 4 News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 4 January 2021 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 85,509,038Deaths: 1,850,719Recovered: 60,476,700 UK economy set to be one of the last to recover from pandemicTesla sets vehicle delivery record but falls just short of Musk’s targetDemocrat Pelosi narrowly re-elected as US House speakerIndia’s approval of own COVID vaccine criticised for lack of dataFlight rush to Saudi Arabia as travel ban liftedPro-lockdown Pope gets political on Covid-19 again, condemns those who traveled over the holidays despite pandemicWikiLeaks founder Julien Assange…

A group of Republican senators led by Ted Cruz said on Sunday they will challenge Joe Biden’s election win. Because ‘Trump is staying in Power’ in a last-ditch attempt to support Donald Trump´s efforts to undermine the US vote, The senators are led by veteran lawmaker Ted Cruz in an initiative, despite the rulings in dozens of courts and the findings by officials in several key states, that there were no widespread voting problems. The Republicans’ statement, signed by Cruz and six other current senators along with four senators-elect, asserts that “allegations of fraud and irregularities in the 2020 election exceed…