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Technology remains at the heart of the hajj

The hajj – the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which Muslims are expected to make once in their lives if they are able – is expected to begin June 26 and last for five days. In 2023, approximately 2 million pilgrims will participate, close to the annual numbers…

The Conversation

Rise in abortions in England and Wales linked to cost of living crisis, say experts

Steep rise in first half of 2022 was driven by financial uncertainty caused by Covid pandemic, figures suggest

The Guardian - UK

So, George Osborne, austerity was essential? Tell that to the children still suffering its terrible effects

The former chancellor’s ‘heartfelt sympathy’ for bereaved people at the Covid inquiry rang entirely false, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

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Chris Whitty tells Tories to invest in NHS to protect against future pandemics

England’s Chief Medical Officer appeared at the Covid Inquiry and rejected evidence from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt the previous day which blamed a focus on planning for a flu pandemic, rather than a coronavirus

Daily Mirror

Chris Whitty: UK should have focused more on stopping Covid-type pandemic

England’s chief medical officer tells Covid inquiry focus was more on dealing with consequences of pandemic

The Guardian - UK

UK did not have ability to ‘scale up quickly’ to deal with pandemic – Whitty

Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance are giving evidence to the Covid inquiry on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Top Tory flees into WRONG pub when Mirror asks simple Partygate question

Our reporter tracked down London mayoral hopeful Moz Hossain as it emerged three members of his campaign team attended the 'Jingle and Mingle' lockdown-busting bash in the Mirror's Partygate tape

Daily Mirror

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Gnaoua world music festival kicks off in Morocco

After a long break due to the Covid pandemic, the Gnaoua festival returns in its usual format to the port city of Essaouira, in western Morocco. RFI met festival producer Neila Tazi.

Radio France Internationale

Melbourne and Sydney named as third and fourth most-liveable cities

Melbourne and Sydney have been named two of the most liveable cities in the world, highlighting Australia's post-COVID revival.

The New Daily

Scientists discover TWO new coronaviruses hidden in bats sparking fresh pandemic fears

Amid ongoing scientific debates around the origins of the Covid pandemic, one new paper out of China has discovered two new coronaviruses as they argue it naturally emerged and didn't leak from a lab

Daily Mirror

OPINION - London’s pizzazz has returned; even cabbies say so

London is surging back. Anyone who has been to the West End can see the city is crowded again. If you feared Covid would do for London, think again: bars, restaurants, theatres are enjoying a roaring trade. The Tube and buses are packed, cycle lanes busy. Cabs, too. One cab…

Evening Standard

Delhi Police arrests man from Bihar in CoWIN data leak case

NEW DELHI: The Intelligence Fusion Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested one man and a juvenile from Bihar for allegedly leaking data from CoWIN, the government's web platform for Covid-19 vaccination registration.

The Times of India

Stunned fisherman films ‘incredible sighting’ of beaver on the River Chew

In 30 years of fishing he'd never seen anything like it

Bristol Post

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney to be quizzed on Covid pandemic handling

NICOLA Sturgeon and John Swinney, the former first and deputy first ministers, are among the Scottish Government figures who will give evidence to…

The National (Scotland)

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No-deal Brexit planning made UK ‘match fit’ for Covid, claims Oliver Dowden

Boris Johnson’s no-deal Brexit threat boosted government preparedness, says deputy PM

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon set to give evidence at UK covid inquiry in London

The former first minister led the Scottish Government response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK

Watch as Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance give evidence to Covid inquiry

Watch as Professor Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance give evidence to the UK’s Covid inquiry on Thursday 22 June.

Daily Record

Axed Livingston Covid vaccine contract cost taxpayers £358million

The contract was axed by ministers in 2021

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The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak says he is ‘totally, 100% on it’ in battle against inflation – as it happened

Prime minister says he knows people will be anxious about rate rise but ‘it is going to be OK’

The Hindu

95 new COVID-19 cases reported in India

India recorded 95 coronavirus cases in a day.

Newcastle Herald

COVID and flu cases fall in Hunter

Latest COVID wave 'a lot flatter and slower' and past its peak.

The Conversation

Do I need a booster vaccine if I recently had COVID? What if I'm not sure what I had?

In early 2021, recommendations about COVID vaccines were pretty straightforward – get two doses, as soon as you are eligible. A year later, we knew getting a third dose was important for protection against the new Omicron variant.

The Guardian - UK

Health bosses warn of heart disease emergency in England

Charity calls for prioritisation of NHS heart care after nearly 100,000 excess deaths since March 2020

Chronicle Live

Loose Women's Andrea McLean shares health update after her 'rough' months of illness

The former ITV Loose Women star tells of effects of debilitating long Covid

Reason

New Test Data Show That COVID School Closures Rapidly Accelerated U.S. Learning Losses

Nearly two years after most children returned to the classroom, educational losses continue to grow.

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