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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

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

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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.

ABC News

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.

ABC News

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 Conversation

139 more test positive for COVID-19 in a day

Chennai, Chengalpattu account for most infections

The Hindu

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Glasgow Live

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."

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

WHO: COVID "getting worse, not better" in North Korea

A top official at the World Health Organization said the U.N. health agency assumes the coronavirus outbreak in North Korea is “getting worse, not better,” despite the secretive country’s recent claims that COVID-19 is slowing there

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Daily Record

Cyprus ends all Covid entry requirements and masks in most places starting today

Travellers to Cyprus can bypass all Covid travel rules - like tests and vaccination - starting June 1.

The Conversation

COVID vaccines for children under five: what parents need to know

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine became available for children aged five to 11 in the UK in April 2022. Those aged 12 and up had already been eligible since 2021.

The Independent UK

Block of COVID funds risks US lives, White House says

The Biden administration foresees unnecessary deaths if lawmakers don’t approve billions of dollars more to brace for the pandemic’s next wave

Irish Mirror

UFC middleweight star Paulo Costa allegedly assaults nurse during Covid-19 vaccine scuffle

Costa is currently preparing to fight Luke Rockhold after close to a year out of the octagon

Evening Standard

Met Police under fire for ‘dreadful’ Covid prosecutions over Sarah Everard vigil

The Met Police has been accused of a “dreadful” decision to prosecute four attendees at a vigil for murdered Sarah Everard using Covid lockdown laws.

The Guardian - UK

Who are the main contenders to replace Boris Johnson?

We take a look at Tory ministers jostling for top job with ratings out of 10 on chances of success

The Independent UK

Covid-19 infections in UK at lowest level for eight months

Total infections are down 81% since the peak of the Omicron BA.2 wave.

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