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‘Trench warfare’ between Monique Ryan and political staffer

MP Monique Ryan saw herself as PM and scolded aide Sally Rugg for catching a plane while infected with COVID-19, court papers allege

The New Daily

OPINION - The Standard View: Sue Gray’s new job in no way calls partygate report into question

The assignment handed to Sue Gray, to investigate gatherings on government premises during Covid restrictions, was politically radioactive. But under huge public scrutiny and political pressure, the senior civil servant performed the task admirably.

Evening Standard

Legislation tied to COVID vaccinations for school-aged children moves out of committee

Legislation prohibiting the Kentucky Department of Education from requiring COVID vaccinations for school attendance is before the full House. The bill got backing Thursday from the House Health Services Committee.

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Pupil protests across England and Wales spread by social media, experts say

Disruption relating to issues such as rules on uniforms and use of toilets has taken place at a number of schools since last week

The Guardian - UK

The 10 most excruciating leaked Matt Hancock WhatsApp messages

The more than 100,000 leaked texts shed light on the Government’s haphazard handling of the pandemic. Ethan Croft has combed through the data and dug out the most salacious

Evening Standard

Australian superannuation funds are top performers globally

Australian superannuation funds stand out globally as top performers and are diversifying their investments to provide more stability

The New Daily

That raspy cough you have might not be COVID. Here’s how to determine if it’s another virus raging this winter

Unfortunately, you can't, experts tell Fortune. But testing to determine which you have is still important, in order to determine the best treatment plan, they say.

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Ministers’ confusion about Covid rules caused resentment among police – ex-chief

Matt Hancock and senior officials discussed the need to ‘get heavy’ with the police over enforcing lockdown measures, leaked messages show.

The Independent UK

Covid was top line-of-duty death for US police for third year running in 2022

Report shows pace has slowed, however, with 70 law enforcement deaths recorded in the line of duty

The Guardian - US

Country’s most senior civil servant Simon Case mocked holidaymakers ‘locked up’ in Covid quarantine hotels

The UK’s most senior civil servant mocked travellers who were being “locked up” in quarantine hotels during the Covid pandemic, according to leaked WhatsApp messages published by the Telegraph.

Evening Standard

Airlines and airports ‘horribly self-serving’ during Covid, says top civil servant in leaked messages

‘I just want to see some of the faces of people coming out of first class and into a premier inn shoe box,’ Sir Simon Case joked of hotel quarantine

The Independent UK

Police and travel industry react angrily to Matt Hancock lockdown texts

Messages show Hancock urging ministers to ‘get heavy’ with police and making light of hotel quarantine situation

The Guardian - UK

Tabloid newspapers are seen as sensationalist - but South Africa's Daily Sun flipped that script during COVID-19

Tabloid journalism usually refers to short, easily readable and mostly human-interest news, presented in a highly visual and sensationalist style. “Tabloidisation” has become shorthand for the deterioration of journalistic standards.

The Conversation

Big rise in Welsh lamb and beef exports

New figures from Hybu Cig Cymru show strong demand and growth potential in the Middle East

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‘It will be like starting as a rookie’: Asher prepares for full tour return

It’s been so long since Pamela Asher played a full season on the Ladies European Tour, you half expect footage of that particular campaign to be…

The Guardian - AU

Sally Rugg v Monique Ryan: court documents reveal how working relationship fell apart

From Rugg’s claims of 70-80 hour work weeks to a breakdown in trust after a Covid-positive flight, and Ryan’s alleged prime ministerial ambitions, the details have been laid bare

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson 'made plans for tougher Covid restrictions on night of No10 party'

Matt Hancock's leaked WhatsApp messages reportedly reveal that plans were being drawn up for tougher lockdowns that would ruin Christmas for many, on the same night as a Downing Street party

Daily Mirror

Matt Hancock wanted to 'get heavy with police' in Covid rule-break crackdown, says leak

Leaked WhatsApp messages reveal that the former Health Secretary was keen to crack down on those breaking Covid lockdown rules just days before a party was held at 10 Downing Street

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The Guardian - AU

Judge says Sally Rugg returning to work for Monique Ryan may be ‘simply unworkable’

Ryan cited Rugg’s decision to travel by aeroplane while she had Covid as a reason for losing trust and confidence in her

The Independent UK

Special Covid envoy David Nabarro among people receiving honours

Mr Nabarro, who was special envoy on Covid-19 at the World Health Organisation, has been recognised for outstanding contribution to global health.

Wales Online

Matt Hancock WhatsApp leaks: Ministers discussed need to ‘get heavy’ with police over Covid rules

Conversations between the former health secretary and Cabinet Secretary Simon Case have come to light

Tribune News Service

Ted Cruz tells CPAC that Fauci should be jailed over COVID-19 ‘lies’ and mandates

OXON HILL, Md. — Sen. Ted Cruz demanded prosecution for Dr. Anthony Fauci, telling conservative activists Thursday that the nation’s most prominent public health expert lied about COVID-19′s origin and “destroyed” lives by encouraging closure of schools and businesses and prodding Americans to wear masks and get vaccinated.

The Guardian - AU

Australian university sector makes record $5.3bn surplus while cutting costs for Covid

Department of Education figures reveal all but three universities reported a surplus, including $1bn for the University of Sydney

ABC News

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week.

Daily Mirror

Ministers joked about locking up travellers to UK in quarantine hotels during pandemic

Matt Hancock's leaked messages reveal that ministers and officials made jokes about people arriving in the UK during the Covid pandemic being locked up in quarantine hotels

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