UK summons Chinese ambassador over ‘unacceptable’ arrest of BBC journalist The broadcaster said the cameraman was ‘beaten and kicked’ by police after covering protests against Covid restrictions. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
‘Golden era’ of UK-Chinese relations is over, says Rishi Sunak Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking at the annual Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London’s Guildhall Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022
China’s zero-Covid policy explained in 30 seconds Rampant and sudden lockdowns have sparked anger as pressure piles on officials to curb outbreaks The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022
A spike in infant COVID hospitalizations A new study from the CDC reveals something ominous about COVID-19 infections among children Salon · Nov 29, 2022
Biden urges US Congress to force settlement of railroad dispute US President Joe Biden has called on lawmakers to pass legislation that would avert a nationwide rail shutdown. This would impose a contract that has not been approved by all negotiating unions but would nonetheless guarantee a 24 percent wage increase for rail workers. The US economy stands to lose… France 24 · Nov 29, 2022
The fight against China's COVID-era censorship Internet users in China are racing to screenshot and repost COVID protest videos and posts. Axios · Nov 29, 2022
More Than 33,000 COVID-19 Fines Will Be Binned After The NSW Govt Agreed They Were Invalid The Supreme Court heard two test cases about the sitch. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 29, 2022
Fisher: Don’t Let Today’s Volatility Scare You Away From Tomorrow’s Rebound The biggest risks the stock investor have to contend with isn’t that share prices will fall further. It’s missing their chance to get in early on the next bull market Caixin Global · Nov 29, 2022
Government accused of ‘watering down’ Online Safety Bill ‘Legal but harmful’ duties are being dropped as the Culture Secretary said they would have ‘stifled’ free speech. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Malaysian marriages rise after pandemic in 2021 as divorces drop Marriages in Malaysia rebounded in 2021 as divorces fell further, indicating that Malaysian couples may be more hesitant about separating after the coronavirus pandemic. Bangkok Post · Nov 29, 2022
Private parking firms ‘raked in £50m profit in last three years’ Number of fines handed out by private companies has surged to record number this year The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
I'm A Celebrity...Jungle Queen Jill Scott explains why she's looking for work after winning title The England Lionesses footballer who made history at the Women's Euros says she has an empty diary Wales Online · Nov 29, 2022
Easyjet bounces back from Covid as Brits seek the sun EASYJET soared back from Covid with booming bookings as Brits desperate to escape strikes and government austerity plot holidays abroad. Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022
Welsh town dubbed the 'gates of Hell' in scathing review An unhappy resident posted the over-the-top slating of Amlwch on a website called 'iLiveHere' Wales Online · Nov 29, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022 Biden, Macron Ready to Talk Ukraine, Trade in State Visit French President Emmanuel Macron is headed to Washington for the first state visit of Joe Biden's presidency — a revival of diplomatic pageantry that had been put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Biden-Macron relationship had a choppy start. Macron briefly recalled France's ambassador to the United States…
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022 Yes, the Chinese protests are about politics and freedom. But they are also about what COVID might do if it is let loose now While a lot of attention has been given to the unprecedented protests in China about the “dynamic zero COVID” policy, not much has been written about the wider political context, and particularly the young people leading the protests.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 GOP's new committee leaders prepare blitz of investigations House Republicans are promising aggressive oversight of the Biden administration once they assume the majority next year
The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022 Blank paper, equations and alpacas: the symbols of China’s zero-Covid protests Protesters in China deploy creative means to make political statements in order to evade censors
The New Daily · Nov 29, 2022 NSW to pay back COVID fines worth millions of dollars Millions of dollars worth of fines issued to thousands of people in NSW for breaching COVID-19 restrictions are being withdrawn by the state's revenue
Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2022 Millions of dollars in NSW COVID fines withdrawn Millions of dollars worth of fines issued to thousands of people in NSW for breaching COVID-19 restrictions are being withdrawn by the state's revenue agency.
Nottingham Post · Nov 29, 2022 Hopes 'empty' Nottingham street will meet potential as big name fashion shop to move in Marks & Spencer Home, Boots, Shoe Zone, and WH Smith all left
Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022 Chinese girl defiantly stands in front of riot cops and is dubbed ‘tank lady’ Footage shows a Chinese girl defiantly standing in front of riot police, during protests at the zero Covid strategy, which is being compared to the iconic 'tank man' during the Tiananmen Square uprising in 1989
AAP · Nov 29, 2022 Vic guards 'skipped through' COVID course Guards pretended to read through an online COVID-19 training module before starting work at Victoria's hotel quarantine system, a Melbourne court has been told.
Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022 China moves to curb protests, some COVID measures adjusted Heavy police presence on streets of protest cities after an unprecedented outpouring of anger over harsh curbs.
AAP · Nov 29, 2022 Millions worth of COVID fines withdrawn Millions of dollars worth of fines issued for breaching COVID-19 restrictions will be scrapped, following a landmark decision by the NSW Supreme Court.