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After his reputation was shaken by his controversial views on Covid policy, the Irish singer has put aside politics for his new record. It’s not particularly good – but that’s no surprise. Louis Chilton looks at the strange decline of one of music’s all-time greats

Former prime minister admits in extract from forthcoming book that he discussed possible aquatic operation at height of pandemic

The New Orleans stalwart has only ever missed one game due to COVID-19.

Alleged Chinese scheme to send drones to Libya disguised as COVID-19 aid raises international concerns and questions about transparency in global affairs.

The CDC no longer advises a five-day isolation period when you test positive, but recommends taking other precautions once your symptoms subside.

Dan Cleary was the man who restrained Farrell seconds after the singer attacked Navarro mid-gig – he opens up about the months of tension that led to what he believes to be the band’s last-ever show

In today’s newsletter: A new Guardian analysis tells us more about exactly who contributed to violence in July and August

Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health, but where research was still needed to improve their surveillance and diagnosis. In 2018, “disease X” was included, which signified that a…

England’s chief medical officer also tells inquiry that UK’s low level of intensive care provision is a political decision

Immunologists push for increase in testing and more widespread vaccine booster rollout as new variant, XEC, emerges

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