The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Australian home prices fall for six months in a row as interest rate rises bite

Home prices have been dropping over the past six months as the Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates from a record low in May to curb red-hot inflation. And with interest rates set to keep rising, more falls are expected.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022

Italy delays EU-required justice reform, scraps vaccine mandate for medics

Italy's new government on Monday delayed the application of a justice reform required to obtain European post-pandemic funds and scrapped a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health workers.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

Ted Cruz appears to push GOP conspiracy theories about Paul Pelosi attack

The Texas senator shared a tweet that called into question the suspected attacker’s affiliation with right-wing conspiracy theories tied to Covid-19 and QAnon

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

Covid inquiry will examine Boris Johnson’s Whatsapp messages during pandemic

‘The disease has caused widespread and long-term physical and mental illness, grief and untold misery’ said Hugo Keith KC

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

From dog creches to secret Coldplay gigs: a 50-year timeline of Crisis at Christmas

Since being established in 1972, one of the largest volunteer-led events in Europe has staged radio appeals, hosted Christmas dinner at Sir Ian McKellen’s pub, and offered guests samba lessons and more

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

The Standard View: Rishi Sunak must put climate at the core of his economic plan

Climate change is the single greatest threat humanity faces. From rising sea levels to forest fires, heatwaves to flooding, its impact will be the defining feature of the 21st century — and beyond. Therefore, our efforts today and in the next few years to cut emissions are critical.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022

Hong Kong travel sector appeals for coronavirus breaks for tour groups

Representatives of Hong Kong's travel sector are pressing the government to grant special privileges to tour groups so they can eat in private areas of restaurants and visit attractions, instead of restricting their movements for three days of Covid-19 medical surveillance on arrival, a senior industry executive has told the…

Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022

Covid-19 inquiry to examine Boris Johnson WhatsApp messages

Messages between Johnson and officials requested alongside cabinet minutes for second stage of inquiry

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

Covid shots for young kids not popular outside Bangkok

A heavily promoted campaign offering free Covid-19 vaccinations for children is getting a slow response, with parents showing reluctance.

Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022

2023 Dublin Marathon system revealed after 25,000 take to the capital's streets this year

The Irish Life backed event went ahead on Sunday after a two year absence due to Covid

Irish Mirror · Oct 31, 2022