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Karnataka: Covid did not aggravate school dropout rate, says report

MYSURU: Despite concerns about the pandemic aggravating school dropout rate due to the closure of schools, irregular online classes, and loss of livelihood of low-income families, it has been found that the numbers are similar to academic year 2019-20

The Times of India

With eased Covid curbs, lift decree

Last week, the Thai government downgraded the Covid-19 situation in the country from a pandemic to endemic. In turn, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government should also immediately lift the draconian Emergency Decree, which the authorities have used to criminalise legitimate dissent.

Bangkok Post

Sci-fi shows like 'Westworld' and 'Altered Carbon' offer a glimpse into the future of urban transportation

Before the pandemic, a typical commute may have involved choosing between walking, driving or taking public transit. Ride-sharing apps have also allowed us to request rides in a shared car, on a bike or even using a scooter. Walking might involve a journey that begins on a residential street and…

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Belfast posties reported 49 dog bites last year

The BT postcode area has appeared in every top 10 list of shame since Royal Mail's annual dog attacks started being released

Belfast Live

Saudi Arabia Welcomes 1 Million for Biggest Hajj Pilgrimage Since Pandemic

White-robed worshippers from around the world have packed the streets of Islam's holiest city ahead of the biggest Hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic began. Banners welcoming the faithful, including the first international visitors since 2019, adorned squares and alleys, while armed security forces patrolled the ancient city, birthplace of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

A Turbulent US this July 4, but Many See Cause to Celebrate

Independence Day has arrived as the United States is rocked by hearings over the Jan. 6 insurrection, awash in turmoil over high court rulings on abortion and guns and struggling to maintain the bonds that keep it together. Yet many also see cause to celebrate Monday: the deadly danger of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EastEnders' Louisa Lytton marries Ben Bhanvra in Italy after postponing three times

Former EastEnders star Louisa Lytton had to postpone her wedding to Ben Bhanvra three times due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but the pair have finally tied the knot

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Pakistan: how an economic crisis has sent prices rocketing

Pakistan’s current economic struggles exemplify the little fires everywhere set alight across the global economy by a war during a pandemic. Like others in countries dependent on imported commodities — for example Ghana and Sri Lanka — Pakistanis are seeing food and fuel prices soar. Foreign exchange reserves – used…

The Conversation

Bhutan to lift mandatory five-day quarantine for incoming travellers

PMO announces that mandatory five-day quarantine will be lifted and replaced with a 24-hour quarantine for incoming travellers

The Independent UK

Bolsonaro's reelection hopes dim unless he wins over women

Jair Bolsonaro's hopes of winning a second term as Brazil's president depend on getting more female support — and fast

The Independent UK

Superannuation balances fell last financial year. Here’s what you need to know

Super funds likely delivered their worst performance since the global financial crisis over the year to June 30. But their long-term returns remain healthy.

The New Daily

Covid Ireland: Seven reasons why some people have never caught coronavirus, according to an expert

Two and a half years into the Covid pandemic and many people across Ireland have never had Covid - why is this?

Irish Mirror

Ode to the Spring review – Chinese exploration of pandemic ground zero in Wuhan

Telling five Covid-related stories, this platitudinous urban-interconnection drama offers lectures on virtue and self-sacrifice and feels like state propaganda

The Guardian - UK

Abuse survivors left with nothing are skipping meals to feed their kids

The pandemic and cost-of-living crisis has exacerbated the problems

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Plans to Develop Sustainable Transport Sector

Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat said that climate action had become a top concern for world governments and the international community due to its paramount importance on livelihoods and life. Mashat stated the repercussions of climate change on the economic, social, and environmental aspects, noting that climate action…

ABC News

Can we avoid a recession? What we can learn from the Kiwis

New Zealand property prices have fallen every month this year following a series of punishing interest rate hikes that began last October. So far, the hikes have yet to dent inflation.

Evening Standard

Number of pubs in England and Wales falls to record low

There are fewer pubs in England and Wales than ever before, according to analysis that sheds light on the ruinous impact of the pandemic and soaring business costs.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Covid-19 Misinformation Bolsters Anti-vaccine Movement

More parents are questioning the necessity of routine vaccinations for young children. Adults are skipping shots as well, even for vaccines with a long safety record. The trend comes amid a wave of misinformation and disinformation about Covid-19 and the vaccines that helped to stem pandemic deaths.

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The man who made and lost £100,000 in 30 days during the pandemic

For a month Ryan Powell thought he'd struck gold

Reuters

No experience, no resume, you're hired! Hotels fight for staff

Top European hotel chains are hiring workers without experience or even a resume as executives admit years of underpaying staff have come back to bite, leaving them unable to meet post-pandemic travel demand.

Reuters

EU lending arm aims to raise 100 billion euros to help rebuild Ukraine

The European Investment Bank, the lending arm of the European Union, is proposing a funding structure previously used during the COVID-19 pandemic to help rebuild Ukraine with up to 100 billion euros ($104.3 billion) of investment, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle-trained dancer Sharni Spencer named principal artist of Australian Ballet

Sharni Spencer, Newcastle-raised and trained ballerina with the Australian Ballet, has just received one of the highest industry accolades in the country - the promotion to principal artist of the Australian Ballet. Announced during the final curtain calls of the Australian Ballet's performance of Alexei Ratmansky's Harlequinade on June 25…

The Conversation

The hotel industry was hit hardest during the pandemic. We should learn from their experiences to devise future strategies

The hotel industry is among the sectors that received the biggest blow during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. With new infection cases rising recently, here’s what we can learn from their experiences to prepare for future crises.

Daily Record

Scots taxpayers shelled out £26million to Odeon to rent out cinemas as court rooms during Covid pandemic

EXCLUSIVE: Figures uncovered by the Record show the scale of spending by the courts service on temporary jury rooms at a time the justice system faces huge budget cuts.

Wales Online

Fewer pubs in England and Wales than ever before

Analysis shows the total number of hostelries is now 7,000 less than a decade ago, with the pandemic being followed by soaring inflation, energy costs and the cost of living

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