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Analysis-Unmasked and in charge, China's Xi puts personal diplomacy back in play

President Xi Jinping, conspicuously absent from the main stage of diplomacy during China's COVID isolation, has been mostly smiles and handshakes on his return this week with a flurry of meetings that Beijing hopes will begin to mend frayed relations.

Reuters

FDA: Nasal spray product 'not anti-Covid'

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it would take legal action against advertisements that mislead the public into believing that a nasal spray product can prevent or treat Covid-19.

Bangkok Post

Contestant on The Apprentice ripped-off Covid lockdown loans scheme

Riyonn Farsad banned from being a director, while campaign group warns that feeble penalties have 'little deterrent effect' on cheats

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Xi Calls for Improved China-Australia Relations at G-20

The relationship between the countries soured in recent years following disputes over trade and the Covid-19 pandemic

Caixin Global

Peking University locked down as China virus cases grow

Chinese authorities locked down a major university in Beijing on Wednesday after finding one COVID-19 case as they stick to a “zero-COVID” approach despite growing public discontent

The Independent UK

Health Secretary pledges NHS changes to tackle ‘future storms’

Steve Barclay will tell the NHS Providers conference about his current pledges, including more staff for NHS 111 and 999 call handling.

The Independent UK

Strictly dancers prepare for Blackpool performance as song choices revealed

It's the first time since the coronavirus pandemic that the programme with come live from the newly-refurbished Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

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Judge orders halt to Trump-era asylum restrictions at border

A federal judge has ordered the Biden administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the beginning of COVID-19

The Independent UK

Samoa's Frank Pritchard goes from Covid coma and fighting for his life to World Cup final

Assistant coach was fighting for his life a few months ago but is now back in the UK - where he was part of a famous Hull FC side - plotting to cause a huge shock in Saturday's final against Australia

Daily Mirror

Sunak’s meeting with Xi Jinping cancelled as G20 leaders discuss Poland missile strike

PM’s talks with Chinese president postponed after missile strike near Poland’s border with Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Fiji dogged by strays after Covid breeding boom

After neutering services were shut down during the pandemic, the population of stray dogs roaming the Pacific country has soared

The Guardian - AU

COVID testing to protect loved ones this holiday season could provide you with a 'false sense of security,' new study warns

Masking and physical distancing are wise when visiting vulnerable friends and relatives this holiday season, given the unreliable nature of COVID tests among infected individuals who don’t show symptoms, experts say.

Fortune

Watch: Moment campaigners fly banner over I’m A Celebrity camp

Campaigners flew a plane over the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! jungle with a message for former health secretary Matt Hancock, which read: “Covid bereaved say get out of here!” The plane bearing a 35ft banner circled the Australian camp for two hours on Tuesday. It was organised…

Evening Standard

Up to 14 residents in one room: how Hunter nursing home is coping with COVID wave

RSL Life Care denies resident's claims that up to 14 people with COVID-19 are in one room sharing one toilet, no shower

Newcastle Herald

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Chronicle Live

Your chance to quiz NHS bosses about the latest Covid-19 vaccines as ChronicleLive set to host Q&A

Next week ChronicleLive readers will be able to quiz NHS bosses about the Autumn Covid-19 boosters.

The Guardian - UK

Novak Djokovic faces battle to win over Australian fans after permission to return

The Serb was deported because of his Covid status but can now look forward to seeking a record-equalling 22nd major in Melbourne

Newsroom.co.nz

The flight of the white heron, seen only once

Every spring since at least 1865 the rare birds of Māori legend have been making their annual hikoi to nest in a remote West Coast river in Whataroa

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh woman who couldn't get cats neutered in pandemic ends up with 26 kittens

The lady was left "mortified" and overwhelmed after being unable to get her cats neutered during the Covid pandemic leaving them to breed and eventually have 26 kittnes

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AAP

Poor time to slash COVID funding: nurses

As the federal government weighs up bringing special COVID-19 hospital funding to an end, nurses warn the pandemic is not over.

Evening Standard

France in midst of ‘laziness epidemic’ with workers unmotivated after pandemic, says study

The French Institute of Public Opinion found 37% of workers were less motivated after Covid-19

Reason

Threatening to Cough on Someone and Give Them COVID Is Criminally Punishable

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Birmingham Post

North East unemployment reaches record low but concerns over inactivity

The annual report from the North East LEP has been released alongside national figures on unemployment

Glasgow Live

East Renfrewshire council headquarters could close to save money

A review of the council's offices is being carried out after the covid pandemic changed the way staff worked. Two options have been drawn up.

Reuters

China eases COVID curbs on domestic group tourism trips

China has eased COVID curbs for domestic group tours organised by travel agencies, the culture and tourism ministry said on Tuesday.

Reason

The Futuristic Promise of Dippin' Dots

The ice cream's innovative freezers helped Pfizer keep COVID-19 vaccines stable during transit.

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