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Ask John Rentoul anything as Boris Johnson gives bombshell evidence at the Covid inquiry

The Independent’s chief political commentator John Rentoul will be taking your questions as the former prime minister is questioned on lockdowns, Partygate and more

The Independent UK

COVID inquiry: how it works, and when we will know if it is successful

The COVID inquiry has already made plenty of headlines, revealing the inner workings of the government and its many personalities during the pandemic. But other than gripping television, what can we ultimately expect from this exercise?

The Conversation

Scotland's education scores decline with global trends, Pisa scores show

SCOTLAND has seen declines in performance across reading, science, and mathematics in line with global trends, according to the latest international…

The National (Scotland)

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India records 83 new Covid cases

India has logged 83 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have been recorded at 512, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on December 5.

The Hindu

Some Britons don't want to 'get out of house and work necessary hours' after Covid pandemic, says Lord Hague

'There does seem to have been a changed attitude to work after Covid,' the peer added

Evening Standard

Allahabad HC stays criminal proceedings against Akhilesh Yadav in violation of Covid norms case

A petition challenging the charge sheet as well as the entire proceedings was filed by Akhilesh Yadav and others. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Could antivirals reduce your risk of long COVID? Where the research is up to on prevention and treatment

Evidence is continuing to accumulate on the burden and frequency of chronic effects after a COVID infection, which fall under the umbrella term “long COVID”.

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How many people have long COVID?

In October 2023, over a quarter of adults with long COVID were experiencing significant activity limitations.

USAFacts

Public health errors: Why it's crucial to understand what they are before assessing COVID-19 responses

Joe Vipond, a Canadian emergency room physician who was a strong supporter of masking during the pandemic, said in a speech last year that the slow recognition that COVID-19 is spread by airborne transmission resulted in what is likely “the most egregious public health error in modern history.”

The Conversation

Lexington officials see an uptick in flu and COVID cases

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is reporting upticks in cases of both the flu and COVID-19 in the city as respiratory illness season begins.

WEKU

Pandemic-delayed pro Tanisha Kashyap eyes deep run on tennis tour

The pandemic threw a spanner in the works of Tanisha Kashyap’s but the 21-year-old believes it has proven to be a blessing in disguise.

The Times of India

Jeremy Hunt blames Brexit for years of turmoil

Chancellor also claims UK economy has ‘sprained ankle’ – not a broken leg

The Independent UK

Key questions Boris Johnson is likely to face at Covid inquiry

Former PM’s lockdown decisions, cavalier comments, and toxic culture at No 10 expected to come under scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan cleared of bringing mayoralty into disrepute over anti-Ulez protester remarks

Mayor also found not to have breached the City Hall code of conduct on bullying in way he made the remarks at the public meeting in Ealing

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

UK scores expected to fall in Pisa education study

UK’s maths scores predicted to drop after a jump last time, with a less severe decline in English

The Guardian - US

US prison deaths soared by 77% during height of Covid-19 crisis, study finds

Analysis of in-custody deaths show mortality rates were more than three times the increase in general population in 2020

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David Crespo picks up Autosport Williams Engineer of the Future Award

Following two years on hiatus when it could not be held during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Award was revamped for 2022 and then relaunched in full for this year’s Awards.

The Conversation

We all know about JobKeeper, which helped Australians keep their jobs in a global crisis. So how about HomeKeeper?

Bipartisan support for temporary extra government spending to preserve businesses and jobs through JobKeeper was one of the few positive outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Children isolated while in custody at Bimberi, even post-COVID: report

The segregation 'couldn't be justified', an Assembly report said.

The Hindu

Did vaccination reduce COVID-related preterm births?

COVID-19 in pregnant women in California linked to preterm births; vaccine rollout reduced risk. Study found 1.2% increase in preterm births in COVID-positive mothers, equivalent to 20 days of in utero exposure to wildfire smoke. Vaccine acceptance in areas reduced preterm birth risk, which vanished with population immunity. Mixed results…

The Guardian - UK

Families of Covid victims to confront Johnson at inquiry over ‘Let the bodies pile high’ comment

Attending the inquiry midweek with photos of relatives, Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice will unveil a powerful billboard

The Guardian - UK

Covid inquiry: 10 questions facing Boris Johnson

The former prime minister will come under scrutiny and these are the pressing issues

The Guardian - UK

The big picture: Valentin Goppel captures his friends’ lives in limbo during lockdown

When the Covid pandemic struck, the German photographer began documenting the unmooring of his own and his flatmates’ lives

USA Today Sports Media Group

Gloves off, badge on: Former UFC contender Jimmie Rivera doubles as police officer, BKFC fighter

A lot has changed in the life of former UFC fighter Jimmie Rivera since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hindu

After COVID break, Centre approves fourth phase roll-out of GIAN scheme

Govt. to restart GIAN, PM Modi's pet project to bring foreign experts to teach in Indian universities. Since 2015-16, 1,612 foreign faculty members have visited from 59 countries, delivering 1,772 courses. IITs, NITs, State universities, IIITs, IISCs, IISERs, etc. have benefited, with 72,000 students directly impacted. MoE now insisting on…

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