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TV tonight: the great pandemic drama you might have missed

Station Eleven comes to Sky Atlantic, starring Himesh Patel and Mackenzie Davis. Plus: Boris Johnson’s Ukraine documentary. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Indian-origin couple convicted in UK over Covid PPE fraud that funded £126k Porsche, Rolexes

An Indian-origin couple who exploited the urgent demand for protective equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic have been convicted in a multimillion-pound fraud case in the United Kingdom that funded a lavish lifestyle, including a £126,000 Porsche, Rolex watches and expensive home upgrades.

The Times of India

Iconic Los Angeles Cinerama Dome shuttered during pandemic to have grand reopening

Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO emphasized the venue's unparalleled status, ‘There is no moviegoing destination anywhere in the world that commands the cultural significance’

The Independent UK

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Ranked: Which countries gained the most tourists from 2019 to 2025?

New data reveals where international tourism has bounced back strongest since the pandemic, with Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt among the biggest winners – while some popular destinations are still struggling to recover.

Euronews

COVID PPE failures left healthcare workers and patients at risk – what lessons the government needs to learn for the future

The latest report published as part of the COVID-19 inquiry has found the UK was not adequately prepared for a pandemic.

The Conversation

Czech nonprofits applied lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to the Ukrainian refugee crisis – but had little say in key decisions

Within a few months of Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, more than 500,000 Ukrainian refugees arrived in the Czech Republic.

The Conversation

Six years on, why lobbying success for COVID victims’ association in Italy over pandemic mismanagement matters

IN BRIEFClick here for the key takeaways In France notably, during the 1990s, association-led action in the context of the HIV pandemic resulted in the development of “health democracy”. Six years following the onset of COVID, anthropological research focusing on an association for victims’ families in Bergamo, Italy—where the pandemic…

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Mamata Banerjee says she is ready to join CJP protest in Delhi, attacks PM Modi over police action

Mamata Banerjee intensified her attack on the central government regarding student protests. She alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove away as protesters neared Parliament. The Former West Bengal Chief Minister also criticized the Centre's COVID-19 pandemic handling. She claimed any probe into pandemic issues would implicate the Prime Minister. Banerjee…

The Economic Times

What boom in international students? The total number living in Australia is lower than before the pandemic

International students have become a flashpoint in immigration and education debates in recent years.

The Conversation

A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed

Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments

The Independent UK

Fraudster flaunted £126,000 Porsche before arrest over Covid PPE scam

A fraudster who ran a PPE scam during the pandemic posed with his new Porsche ahead of his arrest.

The Independent UK

Chinese growth in second quarter weakest since Covid-19 era

Official data released on Wednesday shows China's GDP grew 4.3 percent in the second quarter, compared to a year prior. The last time quarterly growth was that weak was in late 2022, when China was feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Slow consumer demand, despite a surge in exports,…

France 24

Michael Gove says £10bn waste on PPE was an 'honest error'

Michael Gove has insisted the UK wasting £10 billion of taxpayers’ money on PPE during the Covid pandemic was an 'honest error' as he…

The National (Scotland)

From smartphones to clinics: What Indonesia can learn from Thailand’s disease tracking

The COVID‑19 pandemic accelerated investment in health infrastructure across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Thailand.

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Operator of Men’s Wearhouse, Jos A. Bank plans massive expansion with 500 new stores

Tailored Brands, the parent company of Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion Superstore, has filed for an initial public offering and plans to open up to 500 stores over the next decade, marking a major turnaround from its COVID-19 pandemic-era struggles.

The Times of India

UK wasted £9.9 billion on Covid PPE, finds inquiry; stockpile, procurement flaws flagged

Nearly £9.9 billion worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) bought during the Covid-19 pandemic was wasted in the UK, a public inquiry has found. It concluded that the country entered the health crisis with inadequate stockpiles and an emergency procurement system that was ill-prepared for the surge in demand.

The Independent UK

Bulletin PM briefing: Police give major Ann Widdecombe update and how £10bn was wasted on PPE

Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack’, police say – what we know. How Boris Johnson’s government wasted £10bn on PPE during Covid pandemic. Trump scraps Strait of Hormuz toll a day after announcing controversial fee. Brits mistake Andy Burnham for Richard Osman and Mel Gibson in surprise new poll.…

The National (Scotland)

Covid Inquiry issues damning verdict as UK wasted £10bn on PPE

THE scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10 billion of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling of…

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The Independent UK

How Boris Johnson’s government wasted £10bn on PPE during Covid pandemic

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Boris Johnson’s government wasted £10bn of taxpayer money on unusable PPE, Covid inquiry finds

Report says controversial ‘VIP lane’ was ‘inherently biased’ towards PPE suppliers with political connections

Evening Standard

Covid PPE procurement saw ‘vast’ £10bn waste, inquiry finds

Baroness Heather Hallett has produced her fifth report of the Covid-19 inquiry.

The Guardian - UK

Johnson government wasted £10bn on PPE, Covid inquiry finds

Chair criticises use of ‘VIP lane’ to prioritise PPE contracts for companies with Tory connections in damning report

The Conversation

Who needs another COVID vaccine – and who might be able to skip it?

The COVID pandemic feels like a long time ago. Now, we have widespread immunity from vaccination and natural infection. And getting COVID is less risky than it was five years ago.

Evening Standard

Bereaved urge Covid Inquiry not to ‘pull punches’ in report on PPE procurement

The Covid Inquiry is set to publish its findings on procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) on Tuesday.

International Business Times UK

Big Tech Layoffs Explode To 80,000 As Experts Accuse CEOs Of Using AI As A Scapegoat

Big Tech firms cut over 80,000 jobs in Q1 2026, with AI often cited as the cause. However, deeper issues like pandemic overhiring and rising borrowing costs may be the real drivers.

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