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Australian election briefing: Albanese out of iso and Morrison’s war of words with Solomons PM — plus lettuce prices tip of the iceberg

Friday: the best of Guardian Australia’s 2022 federal election coverage

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022

Why Alpine's F1 engine boss isn’t obsessed with its horsepower figures

After as big a shake up to the Formula 1 grid as we have had in 2022, it has been hard to pick out the influence of chassis and power units in the changing form.

Motorsport · Apr 29, 2022

Commentary: The next phase of addressing COVID-19 in children? Accepting it as part of life

Whether it is attending school, being vaccinated or transmitting the virus at family gatherings, the role of children in the COVID-19 pandemic has been contentious and widely debated, not just in the United States but across the world.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 29, 2022

Anthony Fauci says the US is not in a ‘pandemic phase’. What does that mean?

With funds for anti-virals and other measure dwindling, some experts are concerned the US is too sanguine about future surges

The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2022

Michelle Mone's home raided by police in connection with £200m Covid PPE fraud probe

The National Crime Agency is investigating the deals by PPE Medpro, a company set up by a business associate of Baroness Mone.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022

New Gas Pipeline Boosts Europe's Bid to Ease Russian Supply

Mountainous and remote, the Greek-Bulgaria border once formed the southern corner of the Iron Curtain.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2022

South Africa says it may be entering fifth COVID wave

South Africa may be entering a fifth COVID wave earlier than expected after a sustained rise in infections over the past 14 days that seems to be driven by the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-variants, health officials and scientists said on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022

Police raid Tory peer Michelle Mone's home amid probe into fraud allegations

CONSERVATIVE peer Michelle Mone has had her home raided by police as part of a probe into allegations of multi-million pound PPE fraud.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2022

New gas pipeline boosts Europe's bid to ease Russian supply

Crossing a remote border area of Greece and Bulgaria, a new pipeline nearing completion will help countries in the region dependent on Russian imports get greater access to the global natural gas market

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Asian shares jump as Chinese leaders pledge help for economy

Stocks have advanced after Chinese leaders pledged to step up efforts to support the economy

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022