COVID-19 Updates
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Developer dangles another free flat to encourage young Hongkongers to build careers, maximise potential in Greater Bay Area
Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation, Sino Group’s philanthropic arm, to give away a 1,100 sq ft flat in Zhongshan worth HK$2.5 million via a raffle for city’s youth. Read the…
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First person to have Covid infection for more than a year identified in UK
Researchers at London hospitals call for urgent new treatments for persistent infections Doctors in the UK have called for urgent new treatments to clear persistent Covid infections after identifying the…
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Biden announces another $800m in military aid for Ukraine: ‘We’re in a critical window’ – as it happened
President also announces ‘Unite for Ukraine’ refugee program US will take in 100,000 refugees, says Biden Russia-Ukraine blog – follow the latest news Sign up to receive First Thing –…
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Chinese national jailed 4 years in US over US$20 million coronavirus pandemic fraud scheme
Muge Ma falsely claimed to be paying hundreds of employees millions of dollars in wages to apply for Covid-19 relief funds, when he was actually working alone. Read the original…
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Boris Johnson denies misleading parliament and says he wants to focus on India trip – video
The prime minister has denied misleading parliament and said he is ready for political scrutiny once a police investigation into lockdown gatherings had been completed. Johnson received a fixed-penalty notice…
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NSW employers can still require staff Covid jabs, despite end of most mandates, say workplace lawyers
Vaccine mandates will remain in place for now in Victoria as authorities work with individual industries Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing Employers in New South…
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Covid disrupts Melbourne comedy festival as calls grow for arts support
With 17% of shows forced to cancel performances, the Victorian government is being urged to consider new payment for performers Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing…
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I never imagined flying could be so exciting, but everything old is new again | Paul Daley
From the forgotten bustle of the airport to feverish bad photos of the harbour below, an interstate trip brings fierce joy I never imagined that an interstate trip could be…
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New inquiry into Boris Johnson could be the one that delivers the fatal blow
Analysis: The PM will be finished if the Partygate investigation to be held by MPs concludes he knowingly lied to the Commons UK politics: live updates In the chaos of…
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Boris Johnson’s guilt is beyond doubt. There is no way back from this | Simon Jenkins
The failure to block the motion to refer the prime minister to the Commons privileges committee is a watershed moment Boris Johnson is in serious trouble. He faces danger on…