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The unusual ways viruses and parasites use their cell membranes to spread – and how scientists are fighting back

Cell membranes make up the exterior of all cells and are a basic structure found in most living organisms. But they can also help parasites survive in the human body, play an important part in cancer growth and enclose and protect deadly viruses, including the one that causes COVID. Scientists…

The Conversation

Reserve Bank reports record $40bn loss on government bonds purchased during Covid pandemic

RBA will likely not pay government dividends for years until negative equity of $12.4bn is restored and built up

The Guardian - AU

October design news: cave living and chairs made from car exhausts

Hyperlocal makers, rebranding a nation and the Design Council’s festival

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Lisa Jarvis: What parents can do as RSV spikes among children

A surge in cases of a common respiratory virus is filling up pediatric hospital beds around the U.S. The early and swift arrival of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is stretching the limits of an already exhausted health care system. Layer on COVID and the flu, and you’ve got the…

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Aust keeper Wade ill ahead of crunch game

Australia's only wicketkeeper for the Twenty20 World Cup, Matthew Wade, has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of a must-win game against England.

AAP

Ireland's own Batwoman says 'bats saved my life' and there's no need to be afraid of them this Halloween

Susan Kerwin spent Covid lockdowns living with up to 140 bats at a time

Irish Mirror

Warren Tredrea is claiming millions for his dismissal from Channel 9 Adelaide over COVID-19 vaccination refusal

The former Port Adelaide football club captain and TV sports presenter claims he should be compensated almost $6 million for missing out of future employment with Channel 9 Adelaide.

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Chinese cities tighten curbs on growing COVID outbreaks

China reported a third straight day of more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on Thursday.

Al Jazeera

New COVID summer spike unlikely: Butler

A repeat of a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases over the upcoming summer period is unlikely, says Federal Health Minister Mark Butler.

AAP

Deranged diners, inflation and staff shortages: American restaurants are struggling

Covid rules have been lifted – but things aren’t back to normal for staff or customers

The Guardian - US

Hong Kong finance chief stuck in Saudi Arabia after catching COVID

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan tested positive for COVID-19 during a visit to Saudi Arabia and will stay there for a "short while" to observe health requirements, the city's government said on Thursday.

Reuters

Christmas TV ad boom goes cold over cost of living and Qatar concerns

Advertisers trim budgets amid jitters over World Cup host’s human rights record and appearing ‘tone-deaf’ to austerity

The Guardian - UK

Liner with virus cases heads for Fremantle

A large cruise liner with some COVID-19 cases on board is heading for Fremantle after bad weather prevented a stop in the West Australian port of Geraldton.

AAP

Selena Gomez tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of ‘Tonight Show‘ appearance

NEW YORK — Selena Gomez will be a no-show on “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday — but for a very valid reason.

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Bangkok Post

Manufacturing to thrive despite threats

Thailand's manufacturing sector is expected to keep growing next year following the easing of Covid-19 infections, but economic challenges caused by high inflation and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war could cause a bumpy ride, according to analysts.

Tribune News Service

Higher airfares, fewer flights greet holiday travelers after COVID-19 worries ease

The COVID-19 worries that overshadowed the holidays for the last two years are being replaced with the pandemic’s revenge — higher airfares, crowded airports and fewer seats on planes for the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks.

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The mandatory COVID app for the Qatar World Cup is basically government-sponsored spyware

Another reason to stay away from this World Cup.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar Scraps COVID Entry Test Requirement for World Cup Fans

World Cup host Qatar has scrapped a requirement for visitors to obtain a negative COVID-19 test before departing for the Gulf Arab state, its health ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Previously, Qatar had told fans attending the World Cup they must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test…

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Egypt’s PM Announces $15 Increase in Minimum Monthly Wage

Egypt’s prime minister on Wednesday announced a 300-pound ($15.20) increase in the minimum monthly wage, as average Egyptians suffer from soaring prices in recent months. In a news conference, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly announced the increase to 3,000 Egyptian pounds (over $152), up from 2,700 pounds ($137). It was the…

The Independent UK

Qatar to scrap mandatory Covid-19 tests ahead of World Cup

The country’s health ministry released a statement on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak WON'T bring in National Insurance hike - in the immediate future at least

Number 10 today said the new Prime Minister does not intend to re-introduce a 1.25% rise in National Insurance rise, which was brought in to help the NHS and social care recover from Covid crisis

The Guardian - AU

End of 50-50 hospital funding deal with states to have ‘devastating’ impact, Australia’s peak bodies say

State health ministers had sought to extend pandemic arrangement on Covid-related costs to 2025

Chronicle Live

The rules on going to work or staying home if you test positive for Covid-19

There is no requirement to self-isolate if you have coronavirus, but that doesn't mean you have to go to work if you're ill

The Conversation

South Africa's wildlife ranches can offer solutions to Africa's growing conservation challenges

Designated protected areas for wildlife – such as national parks – are the world’s principal conservation strategy. But this model to conserve wildlife in Africa is increasingly coming under pressure. Changing climates, volatile economies and political systems, conflicting sentiments around wildlife management practices (like trophy hunting) and unpredictable events, such…

Daily Record

Woman devastated after Royal Mail lose her mum's ashes in the post

Kayleigh Evans, who sadly lost her mother to coronavirus last year, posted a special pendant to her aunt that contained some of her sister's ashes but the necklace never arrived.

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