May 14, 2021 - Page 2 of 2 - Brief Briefing

China Mars Probe Tianwen-1 to Attempt Landing on Red Planet Over Coming Days

China’s “Zhurong” rover, part of its ambitious space programme to send a probe to Mars, is set to attempt the challenging landing on the...

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PM to hold news conference at 5:30pm amid Indian variant fears

The prime minister will hold a Downing Street coronavirus news conference later, Number 10 has said. Boris Johnson is expected to discuss the spread...

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SFO investigating Gupta business empire including Greensill finance links

The Serious Fraud Office has said it is investigating steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta’s business empire – including links with Greensill Capital. The SFO said...

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Disney revenues continue to drop as entertainment giant pushes another film online

Entertainment giant Disney has seen another drop in revenues, with the pandemic still weighing heavily on its business, as it plans to put yet...

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Woman says her $26m winning lottery ticket got destroyed in the wash

The winner of a $26m (£18.5m) lottery prize may have left the ticket in a trouser pocket – and destroyed it in the wash....

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Amazon to create more than 10,000 new UK jobs this year

Amazon has announced plans to create more than 10,000 new permanent jobs in the UK this year. The online retail giant is opening new...

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Fly Me to the Supermoon: Qantas Airlines to Take Passengers on Scenic Flight on May 26

Qantas Airlines will take a limited number of passengers on a flight that will offer the best view of this month’s rare supermoon as...

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Minister says no delay to lockdown easing in England on Monday despite spread of Indian variant

A minister has told Sky News that step three of England’s lockdown easing will still go ahead on Monday, despite soaring cases of the...

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