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Why new COVID variants are driving a surprise surge

Tribune News Service

739 fresh Covid cases in Mumbai, a 4-month high

MUMBAI: A significant surge in Covid cases was recorded on Wednesday, with Maharashtra crossing 1,000 cases -a three-month high-and Mumbai going past 700 cases after almost four months. While the state has seen a 52% spike in 24 hours, Mumbai has seen a 46% rise over Tuesday numbers.

The Times of India

Trustee of The Independent’s campaign charity partner awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Jane Byam Shaw from The Felix Project says work providing food to struggling communities ‘needed more than ever’

The Independent UK

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Doctor who went from free school meals to becoming one of UK’s top epidemiologists is awarded OBE

Dr Raghib Ali has been recognised for his services to the NHS and his work during the pandemic

The Independent UK

The Felix Project trustee Jane Byam Shaw made an OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours

A trustee of The Felix Project, the charity we helped launch and our Food for London Now campaign partner, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List.

Evening Standard

Queen's carriage repairer among South West business leaders named in birthday honours

We profile those across the South West named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list

Birmingham Post

Full Queen's Birthday Honours list 2022: Every OBE, MBE, BEM, CBE and other award on the list

As the Jubilee approaches, the worthy individuals singled out for a Royal honour have been named

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Academic knighted for services to COVID-19 research

Professor Aziz Sheikh of the University of Edinburgh thanked all those who supported him.

The Independent UK

Scottish business leaders recognised in Queen’s Jubilee Honours

Authors, academics, sports stars, NHS workers and local politicians also received honours

Insider UK

Morning mail: threatened species plans scrapped, Depp v Heard verdict, Sheryl Sandberg quits

Thursday: Coalition scrapped recovery plans for 176 threatened animals, plants and habitat. Plus: jury finds in favour of Johnny Depp in defamation case

The Guardian - AU

Covid downgrade 'needs time'

The Ministry of Public Health has yet to consider when it will reclassify Covid-19 as a communicable disease that requires close surveillance despite the recent easing of more restrictions.

Bangkok Post

Globalisation: a well-managed decline required

The World Economic Forum's first meeting in more than two years was markedly different from the many previous Davos conferences that I have attended since 1995. It was not just that the bright snow and clear skies of January were replaced by bare ski slopes and a gloomy May drizzle.…

Bangkok Post

How the 2022 federal election may finally signal an end to 'White Australia'

Despite years of critique, the Australian national parliament has been overwhelmingly white and male, unlike the country as a whole. But something changed at the 2022 election – most clearly around racism and sexism. How might this play out in the negotiations to come?

The Conversation

Families who pay out-of-pocket childcare costs to benefit from Labor's subsidies promise

Parents and guardians will benefit from Labor's promise to increase childcare subsidies and lift the household income threshold from July next year. But the sector is facing staff shortages and thousands of families are missing out.

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The Hindu

Rare display of Mapila dishes mark school opening

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Workers return to Brisbane CBD after COVID-19, as companies entice staff with 'high-quality' experiences

Workers are returning to Brisbane's CBD, with office occupancy rates hitting 64 per cent of COVID-19 pre-pandemic levels — one of the highest rates in the country, according to new data.

The Conversation

Inhaled vaccine for COVID-19: The pandemic accelerated decades of research leading to jab-free vaccine now in human testing

No one wanted COVID-19. The pandemic has created misery, death and hardship, and it isn’t finished yet.

The Hindu

139 more test positive for COVID-19 in a day

Chennai, Chengalpattu account for most infections

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The Independent UK

Six people facing court action over unpaid Covid fines at Sarah Everard vigil

Hundreds of people had attended a spontaneous gathering in Clapham Common, south London.

Glasgow Live

Italy's travel rules explained as covid restrictions lifted in time for summer holidays

People wanting to go to Italy this summer are in luck as Italy have, as of today (June 1), dropped some of their covid restrictions as people prepare to pack for the upcoming holidays.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Paulo Costa’s legal team: Allegation of striking nurse does ‘not reflect the reality of what happened’

Paulo Costa is accused of elbowing a nurse during a dispute over a COVID-19 vaccination card, but his lawyers are calling that account "sensationalism."

Daily Record

Mum told she has terminal cancer by sobbing doctor while giving birth to baby son

Lois Walker, 37, was experiencing stomach pain for over a year and made several calls to her GP during the Covid-19 lockdown - only to be told to avoid dairy products.

Tribune News Service

More COVID-19 outbreaks reported at California prisons, among inmates and staff

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Outbreaks are underway at several state prisons among both inmates and staff, data from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation show, amid a broader surge of COVID-19 spreading across California and nationwide.

AAP

Australian media partially stoked bad COVID-19 info

An Australian study has documented the spread of misinformation linked to COVID-19 vaccines, laying the blame partly at the feet of "egregious" media reporting.

The Guardian - AU

Disgruntled NSW Liberals lay blame for federal election rout

After preselection chaos, party is pointing fingers at the state executive, Alex Hawke, Scott Morrison – and Covid restrictions

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