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‘Get the f*** out’: Patti Lupone filmed shouting at audience member for not wearing Covid mask properly

Woman in the crowd told Lupone she pays her salary – it did not go down well

The Independent UK

Japan government says masks not needed outdoors if distancing maintained

TOKYO: Wearing masks outdoors to protect against the coronavirus is not necessary providing social distancing is practiced, Japan's top government spokesman said on Wednesday, with the approach of summer increasing the risk of heatstroke.

Bangkok Post

Tui tells holidaymakers not to expect last-minute deals amid bookings surge

Losses halve as travel bounces back from pandemic with reservations reaching 85% of summer 2019 level

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What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant found in UK

XE combines genetic characteristic of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants, in what is known as a “recombinant”

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais slams Piers Morgan for interview with official Taliban spokesman on TalkTV show Uncensored

Ricky had previously wished Piers Morgan 'good luck' during a cameo appearance on his first show.

Daily Record

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Grattan Institute's Danielle Wood on election's thin policy debate

Danielle Wood is the CEO of the Grattan Institute, an independent think tank, Its purpose is to research and advocate policies to improve Australians’ lives.

The Conversation

Shanghai maintains 'zero-COVID' policy but the U.N. says it is not sustainable

The leader of the World Health Organization says he doesn't think that a 'zero-COVID' strategy is sustainable, given the behavior of the virus.

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China Slams WHO Chief for 'Irresponsible' Remarks on its Zero-COVID Policy

China's foreign ministry called on World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to avoid making "irresponsible" remarks, after he said China's zero-COVID policy was not sustainable. Speaking at a regular news conference in Beijing on Wednesday, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian defended China's measures on fighting the pandemic and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Firm's 'air shield' tech aims for virus protection on airplanes

SEATTLE — Air travelers are returning to the skies and U.S. planes are now typically flying full and with many passengers not wearing masks — a worry for those most vulnerable to COVID-19 infection.

Tribune News Service

Chicago Public Schools launches mental health and suicide prevention campaign: ‘COVID has only presented an additional challenge’

CHICAGO -- Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday announced the launch of a mental health and suicide prevention campaign that encourages students in seventh through 12th grade to take a pledge to stay alive and seek help if they need it.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: What does it take to rise out of poverty? Baltimore launches a pilot program to find out

Fewer than 10% of Marylanders live below the poverty line, but in Baltimore, the ratio is much higher, with one in five people living in poverty. There is no shortage of reasons why the rate in the state’s largest city is stubbornly high. Often, poverty simply begets more poverty. Individuals…

Tribune News Service

Jonathan Bernstein: Democrats are flunking Pandemic 101

Congress still hasn’t approved supplemental funding for COVID-19 vaccines, booster shots, treatments, tests and scientific work in a bill it’s been sitting on for months. Democrats have the tools to make it happen, but they aren’t using them, and I don’t understand why.

Tribune News Service

UK holidaymakers in rush to sun spearheading TUI recovery after Covid lockdown

Travel group said its UK operation “continues to lead the way” for summer bookings, which show an 11 per cent increase against pre-pandemic levels

Wales Online

China berates WHO chief for 'irresponsible' remarks on its zero-COVID policy

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Experts say there are more cases of flu in Wales right now than they would expect

The Welsh Government says it is watching the increase 'very carefully'

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: US inflation dips, Covid update boosts Asia markets

Inflation figures in the United States are today expected to show the annual rate has fallen back from its four-decade high of 8.5%.

The Hindu

India’s vulnerability in the global economic tumult

There is no alternative to timely policy responses, heeding sound economic advice, and strengthening institutions

Evening Standard

Understudies are the undervalued key to change in the theatre industry - let’s make it happen

Covid chaos has had a huge effect on theatre shows and understudies have held them together - it’s time to do more than applaud

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Al Jazeera

‘Localised’ recessions? China’s economy teeters amid lockdowns

Economists warn of negative economic growth in certain sectors and regions if ‘zero COVID’ policy continues.

Benzinga

Elon Musk Not Worried About Impact Of China Lockdowns On Tesla Production

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that China is lifting COVID-19 lockdowns rapidly, adding that he does not expect any delays amid

Dynamite News

COVID: India records single-day rise of 2,897 cases

With 2,897 coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of cases rose to 4,31,10,586, even as active cases have decreased to 19,494. More on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

COVID-battered Indian migrant workers prefer jobs closer to home

Many migrants finding jobs closer to home where possible, or forging stronger support networks in destination cities.

Pedestrian.tv

If I Catch The ‘Rona Right Before Election Day How Am I Meant To Vote?

A new issue has arisen this federal election for the Australian Electoral Commission: how to vote if you're in COVID-19 iso on election day?

Pedestrian.tv

Your Whirlwind Tour Of The Minor Parties Running At The Federal Election

A complete guide covering: the good, the bad and the ones that are poisoning your uncle's Facebook feed.

Benzinga

'Fortunate To Be Vaccinated:' Bill Gates Gets COVID-19

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates has said he's tested positive for COVID-19.

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