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Voices: The government’s in big trouble – here are the 5 things I’d do to fix it

COMMENT: From farming to fuel, the warning signs are already here, says ‘In the Room’ co-host Helen MacNamara. What we need is crisis planning, which is about imagination, not optimism. Right now, the UK risks lacking in both

The Independent UK

Foreign aid plummets in Europe: Which countries are slashing their funds?

Following years of aid growth driven by events like the war in Ukraine and COVID-19, 2025 saw the largest contraction on record.

Euronews

Australia’s immigration powers are already godlike. So why does Angus Taylor want them to be Trump-like too?

Taylor provides few details on how his immigration plan would work. Is showing he can outdo Pauline Hanson’s rhetoric the main objective?

The Guardian - AU

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25 million people lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic — and state policies shaped who stayed covered

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people covered by Medicaid rose month after month – an unusual pattern for the government’s insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities.

The Conversation

Elon Musk reveals he ‘felt like he was dying’ after a COVID vaccine shot; says the virus was just a bad cold

Tech mogul Elon Musk sparked global vaccine debate by sharing his severe reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine dose, contrasting it with a mild virus infection. His remarks followed testimony by a former Pfizer toxicologist raising concerns about vaccine safety. Health authorities, however, continue to affirm the vaccines' safety and efficacy…

The Times of India

Long COVID could cost up to €115.3bn per year over the next decade, study shows

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, its economic impact lingers, with long COVID disrupting the employment of around one in five workers.

Euronews

‘I just want to feel like me again’: the women still waiting for breast reconstruction years after lockdown

At the height of Covid, hundreds of cancer patients had mastectomies without the reconstruction that would normally accompany them. They would eventually get the surgery, they were told – but for many that promise feels more meaningless by the day

The Guardian - UK

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Remote working tribunal cases in Great Britain fall for first time since Covid

Last year’s drop may reflect rising unemployment and improved right to request flexible working, experts say

The Guardian - UK

What Is the New COVID BA.3.2 'Cicada' Variant? Symptoms, Spread, and Risks Explained

Learn about the BA.3.2 Cicada COVID variant, including symptoms, spread, and risks, plus what makes this new COVID variant 2026 unique.

Medical Daily

Alarm as acting CDC director delays report showing Covid vaccine benefits

Study that reportedly found reduction in ER visits and hospitalizations being reviewed by Jay Bhattacharya

The Guardian - US

What is andrographis, the cold and flu ingredient the TGA says can be fatal?

A herb commonly sold in cold and flu supplements may no longer be classified as “low-risk”, after Australia’s therapeutic goods regulator found it can cause severe allergic reactions and even death.

The Conversation

Jet fuel supply disruptions are comparable to 9/11 and could take months to replenish even if Hormuz Strait is reopening, airline trade group warns

IATA director Willie Walsh said unlike crude, jet fuel does not appear to have strategic reserves, causing the aviation industry to jump into action amid the Iran war.

Fortune

This Country star Paul Chahidi warns of loneliness crisis in acting industry: ‘You’re left in limbo’

Actor, 56, opened up about rising mental health issues within ‘vulnerable’ community

The Independent UK

RFK Jr’s CDC is withholding Covid vaccine report showing benefits of jab

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RFK Jr’s CDC delays report showing benefits from Covid vaccine, insiders say

Stalled publication sparked concerns that information conflicting with Kennedy’s views may be sidelined

The Independent UK

‘We don’t want to die starving’: Indian cities see Covid-style exodus of workers as fuel crunch deepens

ON THE GROUND: Caught in a situation where cooking gas is scarce and expensive and their daily wages are no longer enough to survive, migrant families are leaving cities. Shweta Sharma speaks to workers in Delhi

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Jack Whitehall explains 'surreal' start to romance with Roxy Horner

Actor/comedian Jack Whitehall has explained the "surreal" start to his romance with Roxy Horner revealing the model came to London from Australia to visit him and ended up sharing a house with him during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Euronews

Long COVID could cost OECD countries €116 billion a year over the next decade

The chronic condition could cost OECD countries billions per year, with the total comparable to the annual health budgets of the Netherlands or Spain, a new report shows.

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More firms risk failing than during COVID era: report

More Australian businesses are at risk of failure than at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as ongoing economic pressures continue to weigh on the economy.

The Conversation

Recent outbreaks highlight the risks of bacterial meningitis – and the need to vaccinate

Outbreaks of bacterial meningococcal disease in England and recent cases in students in New Zealand have raised awareness of this serious and life-threatening disease.

The Conversation

Long COVID associated with higher risk of heart disease

Most people who get COVID recover within a few weeks. But for some, symptoms persist for months – a condition now known as long COVID. While it’s often associated with fatigue, breathlessness and “brain fog”, growing evidence suggests it may also affect something less visible, but potentially more serious: the…

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Moderna Is Most Shorted S&P 500 Stock Now. Is It a Contrarian Buy?

Moderna is the most shorted S&P 500 stock, with 17.8% short float. But its cancer pipeline, flu approval, and international contracts may surprise bears in 2026.

The Conversation

From a vaccine mascot to business leadership, lessons for the US from Brazil’s public health system in building public trust and keeping it

Public health institutions are under threat by populist governments across the globe.

The Independent UK

US office buildings selling for dirt cheap after Covid recovery never came

Some spaces have reportedly devalued by as much as 90%

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‘Shark Tank’ star handed two business partners a once-in-a-lifetime COVID PPE deal, they ghosted him after pocketing $150 million

That’s one way to say thank you.

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