Biden gives green light to separate Covid-19 aid from Ukraine aid as Senate deliberates Comes as the Senate is still split on Covid-19 aid The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
It’s ludicrous to suggest Keir Starmer’s “beergate” pledge will pressure the police KEIR Starmer’s promise to quit as Labour leader if he’s fined by police for breaking Covid laws by having a late night curry and beer has, for now at least, put his chances of becoming our next prime minister in the hands of officers rather than the electorate. Evening Standard · May 10, 2022
All six Liverpool City Region areas record Covid infections falls Liverpool recorded 493 cases in the week ending May 5 Liverpool Echo · May 10, 2022
Countries with lower-than-expected vaccination rates show unusually negative attitudes to vaccines on Twitter The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The Conversation · May 10, 2022
Anger as Queen's Speech contains absolutely nothing to ease cost-of-living suffering BORIS Johnson billed his legislative agenda as a blueprint to get the UK “back on track” after the coronavirus pandemic, and will hope it can… The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2022
Anti-coronavirus offences push political crime to record in Germany Offences by those opposed to COVID-19 restrictions drove politically motivated crimes in Germany to a record high last year, an Interior Ministry report showed on Tuesday. Reuters · May 10, 2022
Beergate vs Partygate - what are the key differences Both men have been under pressure over events that took place during Covid restrictions The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Dr Ronan Glynn steps down from position as Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Glynn, who led the country through the Covid-19 pandemic, will be taking up a new position in the private sector Dublin Live · May 10, 2022
Luxury Brands Navigate Shanghai’s Lockdown to Keep VIPs Pampered What Ms. Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022
Test, Test, Test? Scientists Question Costly Mass COVID Checks For many people worldwide, having cotton swabs thrust up their nose or down their throat to test for COVID-19 has become a routine and familiar annoyance. But two years into the pandemic, health officials in some countries are questioning the merits of repeated, mass testing when it comes to containing… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022
Novavax's 22% Post-Earnings Plunge: 5 Factors That Took Toll Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX) shares slumped 22.27% after-hours on Monday, reacting to its quarterly financial report. Benzinga · May 10, 2022
The fur flies as House, Senate wrangle over ban on mink farming - Roll Call The House would ban U.S. mink farming in a competition bill, but the Senate, with support from both parties, is balking. Roll Call · May 10, 2022
Riyadh Seeks to Achieve Recovery Plan for International Aviation Sector Saudi Arabia has revealed plans to strengthen its capabilities in the aviation sector over the next ten years, with the aim to become a leading center for aviation and air transport in the Middle East and the world. Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022
Damned when you do: why Starmer can’t win with the Mail Analysis: Labour leader’s pledge to resign if he receives a penalty has failed to satisfy the paper The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Government’s plans for NHS set out in Queen’s Speech They include mental health reform, clearing the backlog caused by the Covid pandemic, and giving a renewed focus to women’s health.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Weekly Covid-19 death registrations in England and Wales stay above 1,000 There is no evidence yet of a drop in deaths following the peak of the latest wave of infections.
Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022 Queen's Brian May opens up about battle with 'strange' condition after having Covid Queen guitarist Brian May said he has been suffering from a 'strange persistent condition' ever since he contracted Covid-19 at a social gathering in December 2021
Nottingham Post · May 10, 2022 Nottingham cafe placed up for sale as owners make 'hard decision' to leave "It will be good for someone to go in with energy and not have to worry about being shut down"
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022 Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS to Hold 1st Ministerial Meeting in Marrakech The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS will hold its first ministerial meeting in Marrakech on Wednesday, at the joint invitation of Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The meeting aims to address ISIS’s growing threat in Africa and efforts to combat this threat in…
Evening Standard · May 10, 2022 Keir Starmer’s pledge is the breath of fresh air our debased politics needs Indifference and disdain are the great solvents of a functioning democracy. When voters conclude that all politicians are as bad as one another, they cease to believe in the capacity of electoral choice to deliver significant change.
Bangkok Post · May 10, 2022 Prison visits to resume from May 16 The Corrections Department will from next week gradually allow relatives to resume visiting inmates at 124 prisons where the Covid-19 situation has improved, after a year-long ban, department director-general Ayut Sinthoppan said on Tuesday.
The Guardian - US · May 10, 2022 Revealed: 93% of districts in major US cities unaffordable to Black residents In most metro zip codes, majority of Black local renters don’t earn enough to afford median rents, National Equity Atlas found
The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2022 Historic Inverclyde church to close down after running out of funds A HISTORIC church is to close down after running out of funds, it has been revealed.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 For widows in Africa, COVID-19 stole husbands, homes, future In many African countries, the pandemic has created larger populations of widows as men are more likely to die of COVID-19
Birmingham Post · May 10, 2022 Listed: Bosses at EY, Diageo, BBC, PwC among 29 of the UK's most powerful part-time workers The 2022 Power List by flexible working agency Timewise highlights people who are building their careers while working part time