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Ending England’s Covid restrictions was divisive – but the data shows we were right

Despite Omicron worries, England has fared no worse than other nations that kept restrictions in place, says clinical epidemiologist Raghib Ali

The Guardian - UK

North Korea Reports First Covid Cases, Kim Orders National Lockdown

North Korea confirmed its first-ever Covid cases on Thursday and declared a "serious emergency", with leader Kim Jong Un ordering lockdowns across the country. The nuclear-armed country had never admitted to a case of Covid-19 and the government had imposed a rigid coronavirus blockade of its borders since the start…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jen Psaki: Not quite a love story

She had a nearly impossible job: Restoring sanity to the White House after four years of chaos. Did it work?

Salon

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UK police recommend more than 100 fines for Downing Street lockdown breaches

British police said on Thursday they had now made more than 100 referrals for fines as part of their investigation into lockdown rule-breaking at gatherings held in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reuters

WHO: COVID-19 falling everywhere, except Americas and Africa

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus cases reported worldwide has continued to fall except in the Americas and Africa

The Independent UK

Deaths from COVID begin to rise again

Deaths from COVID-19 are on the rise again after several weeks of upward ticking case rates sparked by Omicron variants.

Axios

34 countries with no travel restrictions as Spain could lift rules within days

Holidaymakers can travel to a growing number of countries without any Covid-related rules.

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Visitor survey reveals Wales outperformed England and rest of Europe as tourism bounced back

The figures were positive as the economy reopened but some stats still down on pre-pandemic and warning about future challenges

Birmingham Post

More than 100 fines now issued over partygate, Met Police reveal

THE Metropolitan Police has said more than 100 fines have now been issued over breaches of coronavirus regulations in Whitehall and Downing Street.

The National (Scotland)

Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

Outrage over PM’s conduct revived after he is fined by Metropolitan Police over Partygate

The Independent UK

Partygate: Timeline of government gatherings as more fines issued

All the events under scrunity since scandal began – as Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak hit by fines

The Independent UK

EU Commission to end relaxed COVID-19 state aid scheme

The European Commission says it will gradually put an end to temporary rules that allowed the 27 EU member countries to benefit from extra public support during the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

Global tourism recovering, but not back to pre-pandemic levels

PARIS: Global tourism is roaring back to life despite Covid travel headaches and the effects of the war in Ukraine, but it has yet to return to its pre-pandemic health.

Bangkok Post

Sunderland at Wembley: An 11-act tale of footballing triumph and tragedy

A run-down of Sunderland's previous visits to Wembley, ahead of next week's League One play-off final

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Asharq Al-Awsat

World's Biggest YouTuber PewDiePie Moves to Japan

The world's top YouTube star, Swedish gaming streamer PewDiePie, has moved to Japan after the country relaxed its Covid-19 entry rules for some visa-holders. The 32-year-old has a huge online following, with 111 million subscribers on YouTube, but has faced controversy over offensive jokes in the past, AFP said. He…

The Guardian - UK

John Lewis boss calls for Covid-style cost of living aid package

Dame Sharon White follows Tesco head in urging UK government to help with rising energy and grocery bills

Chronicle Live

Spain, Greece, Turkey and Portugal update travel rules for Brits - latest entry requirements

Be sure to check the entry requirements before booking your holiday to Spain, Portugal, Turkey or Greece

Asharq Al-Awsat

Marrakesh Meeting Renews Commitment to Eliminate ISIS

Morocco hosted the first meeting of the Global Coalition against ISIS in Africa, which was called upon by the Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his US counterpart Anthony Blinken, who did not attend the meeting after he tested positive for the coronavirus. The meeting included 84 regional and international…

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The Independent UK

World complacent on Covid, warns Gordon Brown

Political leaders are still not listening to medical advice, says Mr Brown

Bangkok Post

Siriraj Hospital offering walk-in Moderna vaccine service

The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital is offering free walk-in Moderna Covid-19 vaccination for 1,400 people a day this Thursday, and on May 20, May 27, June 1 and June 8.

Liverpool Echo

When A-level and GCSE exams start this year, when they finish, and results day dates

Exams return for teenagers this year after two years of disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic

Evening Standard

North Korea orders strict lockdown after first official Covid case

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered a strict national lockdown after the country reported its first official Covid cases.

WEKU

North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak, Kim orders lockdown

While the scale of the outbreak isn't known, it could have serious consequences because the country has a poor health care system and its 26 million people are believed to be mostly unvaccinated.

WEKU

North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak as Kim orders lockdown

While the scale of the outbreak isn't known, it could have serious consequences because the country has a poor health care system and its 26 million people are believed to be mostly unvaccinated.

The Independent UK

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant found in UK

XE combines genetic characteristic of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants, in what is known as a “recombinant”

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