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Japanese emperor greets crowd at palace after COVID hiatus

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have waved to throngs of New Year’s well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in a celebration halted for the past two years by the pandemic

The Independent UK

Chicago sees dip in homicides after spikes during pandemic and unrest over policing

CHICAGO — After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago has begun to see a decline in homicides, as the Chicago Police Department works to correct crime trends to levels before the coronavirus and turmoil over the killing of George Floyd took hold.

Chicago Tribune

Enthusiastic crowds greet Mummers as they strut to bring in 2023 amid near perfect weather

PHILADELPHIA — Harrath Araissi, 47, is a native of Tunisia but lives in Fishtown and considers himself a true Philadelphian now — and the Mummers are as integral to the city as the Liberty Bell, he says.

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Green as the new mandate

Tourism analysts say sustainability and responsible tourism represent a new mandate for the Thai industry after the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Doctor increased tenant's rent and used parrot excuse to evict him during pandemic

Dr Amy Eskander was handed the hefty fine after throwing out her tenant during the pandemic despite him being protected by his job, and then using his parrot as an excuse

Daily Mirror

Government should 'declare national NHS major incident' as service under same strain as first wave of Covid

One leading medic has called on the government to take a bold step

Manchester Evening News

Watch: Revellers line the streets for New Year’s Day Parade

Huge crowds have lined the streets for London’s New Year’s Day Parade - as it returned for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic. Entertainers from across the globe brought a colourful carnival of culture to the West End as the event moved from Piccadilly to Parliament Square…

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New Year celebrations in Delhi as people welcome 2023 with gusto

NEW DELHI: Thousands flocked to illuminated malls, decorated markets and popular public places in Delhi on Sunday to welcome the New Year after two years of muted celebrations in the shadow of the Covid pandemic.

The Times of India

Greater Manchester hospitals hit with 'double whammy' of surging flu and Covid cases

It comes as a leading health official warned pressure on the NHS across the country is now 'equivalent' to the early stages of the pandemic

Manchester Evening News

'My daughter kept falling asleep at school - but the reason for it was devastating'

Mum-of-two Karen Kinsella, from Manchester, would come home to find her 14-year-old daughter Emily asleep while she was supposed to be doing school work during the pandemic

Daily Mirror

Morocco becomes first country to ban China arrivals as concerns grow over Covid-19 surge

Morocco has banned all arrivals from China, becoming the first African country to introduce restrictions amid growing alarm over a Covid-19 surge in the aftermath of Beijing's abrupt relaxation of pandemic measures.

Bangkok Post

I’m an expert in public health. Which is why, aged 38, I’ve qualified as a personal trainer

After working under intense pressure and scrutiny during the pandemic, I’m helping people with the most effective health intervention there is – exercise, says Devi Sridhar, Edinburgh University’s chair of global public health

The Guardian - UK

NHS under same pressure as during early stages of pandemic

But this time there is 'a worn-out workforce, even higher levels of staff shortages and vacancies'

Wales Online

NHS facing ‘equivalent levels of pressure’ as the pandemic

Exhausted and underresourced staff are experiencing a higher demand for care than ever during a severe flu season, officials said.

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How Covid will play out in 2023

Expert insists there’s room for complacency

France 24

Taiwan’s Tsai offers aid to China amid Covid surge

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen extended an olive branch to Beijing on Sunday, pledging to offer assistance if needed as coronavirus cases surge in China after its abrupt lifting of pandemic restrictions.

Los Angeles Times

Hope emerges in 2022 as homicides dip in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — After one of its deadliest stretches in recent memory, Los Angeles will end 2022 with fewer homicides and shootings than in 2021, sparking hope that the surge in violent crime over the previous two years is flattening.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow British Red Cross volunteer receives BEM for his work during the pandemic

David Mackay was nominated due to his hard work and dedication to help during the Covid pandemic, delivering food parcels and other goods to people across the city.

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The Independent UK

Canada, Australia impose COVID rules on travelers from China

Australia and Canada have joined a growing list of countries requiring travelers from China to take a COVID-19 test prior to boarding their flight, as China battles a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic

Newcastle Herald

Sydney's Akasha Brewing hops into The Edwards

NEWCASTLE'S rapidly growing reputation as a craft beer hot spot will continue in 2023 with Akasha Brewing Company announcing plans to take over The Edwards. The Five Dock-based independent brewery will continue operating the popular Newcastle West venue as a restaurant and bar, but also has plans to build a…

The Guardian - UK

New Year’s Eve celebrations: fireworks and festivities amid global uncertainties

Jubilant crowds ushered in 2023 with the first large gatherings without restrictions in many cities since before the pandemic

The Independent UK

Jubilant UK crowds celebrate restriction-free new year for first time since Covid pandemic

Britain welcomes 2023 without Covid restrictions as jubilant crowds celebrate for first time in three years

Bangkok Post

Flying back into profit after pandemic

The outlook for the aviation industry worldwide is chiefly positive this year although the path ahead is not without risks, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Wales Online

Thousands brave the weather as Nos Galan road races return with rugby hero unveiled as mystery runner

The event had not taken place in person since 2019 due to the pandemic

Evening Standard

London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks back in full as world celebrates start of 2023

It comes after the last two New Year’s Eve displays were cancelled due to the pandemic

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