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'Necessary Evil': Some Artists Say Can't Quit Spotify

After music legends Neil Young and Joni Mitchell quit Spotify over a Covid misinformation row, some lesser-known artists have said they simply couldn't afford to leave the world's largest music streamer -- despite their concerns. The row sparked a discussion about other artists exiting the platform of more than 170…

Asharq Al-Awsat

BA.2 variant: Everything we know about the new ‘stealth Omicron’ Covid strain

It’s harder to detect than original Omicron and may be even faster at spreading but, say scientists, is probably no more dangerous

The Independent UK

France Eases Covid Curbs, Including Outdoor Mask-wearing

France began lifting coronavirus restrictions including mandatory outdoor mask-wearing Wednesday in a bid to ease citizens' daily lives, dividing opinion as the country only last month reported record Covid-19 infections. Audience capacity limits for concert halls, sporting matches and other events were also removed, and although homeworking will no longer…

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Timeline of alleged gatherings across government during Covid restrictions

Boris Johnson’s future in the balance as Met Police investigates No 10 parties during lockdown

The Independent UK

Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

Outrage over PM’s conduct refuses to go away after Sue Gray files heavily-redacted report on rule-breaking bashes with Met Police investigation ongoing

The Independent UK

Covid briefing: Seven things you need to know as Boris Johnson faces new claims over 'Abba-themed' party

A Cardiff University student has spoken about her 'frustration' after being taken to court for holding a lockdown party with 17 people and threatened with a £2,000 fine

Wales Online

French leader Emmanuel Macron still not a candidate for presidential polls

French government spokesperson Gabriel Attal quashed speculation that President Emmanuel Macron would this week declare his candidacy for April's presidential election, saying that Ukraine and the Covid pandemic are still high on his agenda.

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Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck defends going to cricket instead of a COVID committee

Richard Colbeck says he has to "live with" his decision to attend the Ashes in Hobart instead of a COVID committee hearing into the Omicron spread in aged care homes.

ABC News

Sharon Stone says Joe Rogan risking people’s lives with ‘idiocy’ on Covid

Sharon Stone says podcast host Joe Rogan is "risking people's lives with his idiocy" as controversy over his spread of coronavirus misinformation continues.

Evening Standard

Family of England rugby player voice ‘pure despair’ at care home visiting rules

David Robinson is facing restricted visits at his care home due to Covid outbreaks despite government rule relaxation

The Guardian - UK

Victoria announces facility to make rapid Covid tests as Australian hospital numbers fall

Rapid test manufacturing announcement comes as Australia records 69 Covid deaths including a child under 10 in Queensland

The Guardian - AU

Parliamenr proceedings | February 2, 2022

In the Lok Sabha, the Opposition cornered the government on issues of Pegasus, MGNREGS among others, while the BJP praised various initiatives of the Government

The Hindu

Minister denies aged care sector in crisis

Aged care services minister Richard Colbeck has defended attending the cricket over a COVID committee hearing, saying he was balancing both of his portfolios.

AAP

Coronavirus updates | February 2, 2022

India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 167.21 crore with more than 50 lakh vaccine doses being administered on Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry said

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The Times of India

U-19 World Cup: Four-time champions India take on Australia in blockbuster semifinal

Having seen their campaign almost come to an end after six of their players tested positive for Covid-19 following the first game, a rejuvenated India take on a formidable Australia in a blockbuster Super League semifinal of the Under-19 World Cup in Coolidge, Antigua on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Minnesota COVID-19 cases set new monthly record in January

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota saw more than 275,000 new COVID-19 cases in January, the highest monthly total for the pandemic.

The Guardian - AU

Remote Northern Territory town hit by food shortages amid flood and Covid crises

Ampilatwatja ‘abandoned’ by authorities as road closures exacerbate supply shortages

ABC News

Tasmania's Education Minister ill with COVID on holiday in France a week out from school returning

Tasmania's Education Minister is isolating with coronavirus in France just days out from the start of the school year, with Premier Peter Gutwein saying he is "happy to have a debate" about her right to take an "appropriate break".

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COVID-19 hits Harrisdale High, Corpus Christi and Winterfold Primary as Omicron outbreak grows

A third Perth school records a case of COVID-19 just three days into the school year, with hundreds of students and dozens of staff ordered to isolate as the state records 17 new local cases.

ABC News

SA records one COVID-linked death and 1,723 new cases as schools reopen

About 35 per cent of students returned to school today, with the rest learning from home for the next fortnight.

The Times of India

Odisha adds more than new 3,000 Covid cases, test positivity rate drops to 5.20%

BHUBANESWAR: Daily Covid infections in 24 of 30 districts came down to double digits even as the state added 3,086 new cases with test positivity rate (TPR) falling sharply to 5.20%.

Tribune News Service

Teachers ‘beaten down’ by staff shortages, COVID

Carina McGee, a high school teacher in the Aiken County Public School District in South Carolina, expected to teach until retirement age. But just three years after beginning her career, she’s reevaluating whether she made the right decision.

The Independent UK

Pfizer seeks approval for giving Covid shots to children six months and up as US death toll nears a million

So far, Pfizer’s vaccine has only been available to people at least five years old

Mic

Halsey’s all-outdoor tour should be the new standard

While most major acts are carrying on indoors, the singer chooses to emphasize COVID-safe touring.

ABC News

Figure skater Kailani Craine prepares for second shot at Winter Olympic dream

Figure skater Kailani Craine is in career-best form ahead of the Winter Olympics after being forced into a new routine to avoid COVID.

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