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Biden to open Summit of the Americas with economic pitch amid tensions over guest list

LOS ANGELES — President Joe Biden arrived in Los Angeles Wednesday to formally open the Summit of the Americas with a plan to revive Latin American economies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as his administration is navigating fallout from a partial boycott of the conference by key regional…

Los Angeles Times

Kofi Annan's lessons in global leadership

The world is facing a set of acute crises without recent parallel: a war in Europe that could escalate into a nuclear conflict, skyrocketing food prices that are hitting the poor the hardest, the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate emergency. We need principled statesmen and women to forge bold, morally…

Bangkok Post

Unfair laws in tourism need overhaul

For the past two years, Thailand's tourism industry has been in a coma due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

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OECD details 'hefty price' of Ukraine war on global economy

Russia's war in Ukraine is derailing the global economy's recovery from the pandemic. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is the latest to slash its forecast for economic growth, warning of high inflation and a possible food crisis. Also in the show: India's central bank raises interest rates…

France 24

NHS waiting lists continue to soar despite Tories flagship cancer centre launch

There are 1.2 million patients on waiting lists for diagnostic scans and tests, up 135,000 on last July when the Government’s flagship diagnostic centres programme began, the Mirror has learned

Daily Mirror

Harvard President Lawrence Bacow to step down next year

Harvard University President Lawrence Bacow has announced that he plans to step down next year

The Independent UK

WHO: COVID Cases and Deaths Falling Nearly Everywhere

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally fell everywhere except the Middle East and Southeast Asia last week, according to a World Health Organization weekly report released Wednesday. In its latest weekly update on the pandemic, the UN health agency said confirmed cases dropped 12% to more…

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Five Eyes must ramp up fight against rising organised crime, AFP commissioner warns

Pandemic has contributed to ‘destabilisation of world order’ leading to weaponisation of technology, Reece Kershaw says

The Guardian - AU

Watchdog Report: At Least 20 Percent of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Dollars Wasted

A new report from the Government Accountability Office found that nearly $80 billion was paid out to ineligible beneficiaries or outright fraudsters.

Reason

Experts urge Germany's govt to prepare for fall COVID wave

An expert panel says authorities in Germany should prepare for several possible pandemic scenarios this fall that would likely strain the country’s health system

The Independent UK

One day after launching re-election bid, Lightfoot hits the campaign trail

“When I got into office, the people who were used to having their way, who were used to dominating our city — they wanted their city back and they’ve been fighting against us every single day,” the mayor told the breakfast crowd at Starlight Restaurant, 8300 S. Kedzie Ave.

Chicago Sun-Times

Countryside appeal: four pretty, bustling commuter towns popular with increasingly young London leavers

Exchanging the capital for a breath of fresh air doesn’t have to be dull. Ruth Bloomfield hears from the ex-Londoners who have cracked the countryside code

Evening Standard

North to South Wales air route scrapped by the Welsh Government

It said it will use the public subsidy for the route to make improvements in public transport across North Wales

Birmingham Post

White House to train health care workers in Latin America - Roll Call

The Biden administration hopes a plan to train health workers in Latin America will help stem the COVID-19 pandemic and future health crises.

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Daily Mirror

Nurse warns A&E patients of THIRTEEN-hour wait for doctor with no beds available

The nurse was filmed addressing patients in Harlow A&E, which is run by Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust in Essex on Monday evening - she also asked relatives to leave due to space constraints

Wales Online

Exam board apologises after mistake in A-level paper leaves candidates without questions about set texts

Four pages were missing from the English language A-level paper. The error follows complaints about maths AS and A-level papers and music AS-level

Salon

Masque of the Orange Death

With another COVID surge upon us, many Americans seem done with masks — and Trump's body count keeps growing

The Independent UK

High prices, low inventory, a new norm for car shoppers

Shopping for a new or used car over the last couple of years, has become a more challenging endeavor, thanks to issues from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic

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The Conversation

COVID: six ways long-term smell loss can affect you

Early in the pandemic, multiple studies showed that about half of people with COVID lost their sense of smell (called anosmia) at some point during the course of infection. Roughly an additional 20% to 35% experienced a clinical reduction in their ability to smell (hyposmia).

Bristol Post

Glastonbury Festival 2022: Tips for dealing with crowds for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

200,000 people are expected to attend Glastonbury and some revellers may be wary about being in big crowds again

Bristol Post

Glastonbury punters facing rail strike chaos prospect around festival dates

'It is incredibly disappointing the RMT have decided to take action that could drive passengers away from the rail network for good'

Daily Record

Tough Mudder returning to Drumlanrig Castle for first time since coronavirus pandemic began

New and classic obstacles will challenge competitors on the special course on July 2 and 3

The Conversation

Training local leaders in mediation can reduce violence: positive results in Nigeria

Violence and insecurity are plaguing the northern parts of Nigeria. Banditry, kidnapping and other forms of indiscriminate violence have risen sharply during the pandemic.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zara Owner Inditex’s Quarterly Profit Jumps 80% on Post-COVID Wardrobe Renewals

Fashion giant Zara's owner Inditex reported on Wednesday its net profit in the February-April period jumped 80% to 760 million euros ($812.06 million), in line with analysts' expectations as sales surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Sales at the world's largest fast fashion retailer reached 6.7 billion euros, 36% more than a year…

The Independent UK

Covid savers leave cash exposed as millions fail to recognise inflation threat

Official figures reveal true extent of pandemic savings

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