COVID-19 Updates
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Russian state-sponsored hackers target Covid-19 vaccine researchers
Russian state-sponsored hackers are targeting UK, US and Canadian organisations involved in developing a coronavirus vaccine, according to British security officials. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said drug…
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Some Leicester lockdown measures to be relaxed, says Hancock – video
The health secretary has announced a partial easing of coronavirus restrictions in Leicester. From 24 July, restrictions on schools and early years childcare will be lifted, but pubs, restaurants, bars…
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Global report: Spain honours Covid-19 victims as France accelerates mask law
Wearing black face masks and roses, Spanish dignitaries have paid tribute in Madrid to the victims of the coronavirus pandemic, as the virus continues to ravage countries around the world.…
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Netanyahu accused of ‘bribing the masses’ with Israeli cash handout
Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of attempting to deflect public anger around his handling of the pandemic by proposing cash handouts to all Israelis, as the country looked poised to…
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Manchester music venues Gorilla and the Deaf Institute to permanently close
Four celebrated music venues in Manchester and Hull are to close due to financial difficulties brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. In Manchester, Gorilla and the Deaf Institute are to…
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Number of UK problem gamblers seeking help soars in lockdown
The coronavirus lockdown has triggered a huge rise in problem gamblers seeking help, indicating “the first signs of a storm”, according to a leading addiction charity. The Gordon Moody Association,…
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UK, US and Canada accuse Russia of hacking coronavirus vaccine research
Britain, the United States and Canada accused Russia on Thursday of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a Covid-19 vaccine.The three nations alleged that hacking group APT29, also known…
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Coronavirus recovery: hedging and market volatility show flaws in bullish narrative
The rally in global stock markets, which rebounded spectacularly following the dramatic pandemic-induced sell-off in March, is flagging. The MSCI All-Country World Index, a gauge of global equities, is up…
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Can Asean ride on China’s second-quarter economic rebound?
China on Thursday surprised the world with a second-quarter economic rebound, dodging a recession and outperforming economists’ expectations. This is a sign of hope not only for the world’s second-largest…
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China first major economy to return to growth since coronavirus shock, but doubts remain about second half outlook
China on Thursday became the world’s first major economy to report positive economic growth after the coronavirus shock, although major questions remain over whether the momentum seen in the second…