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Vaccinated Brits who contract Covid-19 are reporting new distinctive symptom Daily Record13:17
Ireland Covid: Female soldier 'raped inside quarantine hotel' Mail Online11:52
Proof Covid is turning into a mild illness? Survivors who get reinfected have lower viral loads Mail Online13:13
Quarantined Olympic athlete says lack of fresh air 'inhuman' Mail Online08:33
Covid Scotland: Nine additional deaths recorded as positivity rate continues to drop The Scotsman16:00

Coronavirus Variants

Minister says UK has reached herd immunity but experts warn it may never happen Mirror.co.uk14:00
COVID in Israel: Severe cases rise as delta runs rampant Haaretz09:11
Breaking down the new CDC mask guidance NPR05:11
Delhi doctor first proven case to suffer 3 Covid infections The Times of India21:36
Global covid trends suggest the pandemic may be petering out Livemint.com17:27

Northern Ireland

New recruit’s remarks will worry UUP, says Allister Belfast Telegraph06:51
Live updates: Coronavirus NI - Stephen Nolan left speechless after caller says 80 per cent vaccine efficacy means 80… Belfast News Letter13:48
Ardoyne baby tragedy: Father returning from England to be at bedside of toddler fighting for… Belfast Telegraph16:41
Allen 'bankrupt' Antrim Guardian20:41
£90 recognition bonus for health staff branded ‘a kick in the teeth’ Belfast Telegraph06:34

US Coronavirus

Early data shows 3rd dose of Pfizer vaccine ‘strongly’ protects against delta variant, company says FOX 13 Memphis03:08Pfizer Vaccine Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine

Pfizer Data indicates a third shot may be better against Delta Variant Greek Reporter01:36Pfizer Vaccine Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine

Data on breakthrough COVID-19 cases leads to CDC mask guidance ABC7 / KGO-TV23:03Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Vaccine US

Nearly 67% of U.S. counties have high COVID-19 transmission: CDC CGTN03:26Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Vaccine US

COVID-19: Fully vaccinated Travellers From EU, US Won’t He Quarantine On Arrival In England Independent Nigeria00:51EU UK Coronavirus US

Britain to allow vaccinated travellers from US, EU to enter without quarantine Hindustan Times03:11EU UK Coronavirus US

New York City to pay people US$100 to get vaccinated Bernama05:10New York Covid New York City

Twitter closes S.F. and New York offices as delta variant spreads San Francisco Chronicle06:38New York Covid New York City

Whistleblowers claim COVID-19 outbreak cover-up at migrant kids facility New York Post06:32Texas Coronavirus World Migration Texas

Two federal whistleblowers allege Dept HHS instructed them to downplay migrant coronavirus… Mail Online03:57Texas Coronavirus World Migration Texas

UK Politics

Boris Johnson risks allowing a new Covid variant to “run rampant” by further easing travel… Hull Live06:47UK Coronavirus England EU

UK travel-led firms get £2bn boost as Covid rules eased for US and EU arrivals The Guardian19:44UK Coronavirus England EU

Boris Johnson suffers awkward umbrella malfunction and amuses Prince Charles OK! Magazine07:08Prince Charles Royal Family Boris Johnson

Boris’ brolly battle leaves Charles chuckling The New Daily01:53Prince Charles Royal Family Boris Johnson

Official Secrets Act 'is no threat to journalists': Boris Johnson insists Mail Online01:17Official Secrets Act Journalism Boris Johnson

Official Secrets Act changes won’t ‘interrupt’ investigations, vows Johnson The London Economic15:56Official Secrets Act Journalism Boris Johnson

Willie Rennie: SNP should be wary of agreement with ‘not particularly liberal’ Scottish Greens Holyrood Magazine07:06Scottish National Party Scotland Willie Rennie

Radical Roundup: 10 stories that have got buried – Week 4, July 2021 Left Foot Forward (Weblog)15:50Scottish National Party Scotland Willie Rennie

New recruit’s remarks will worry UUP, says Allister Belfast Telegraph06:51Ulster Unionist Party Robin Swann (UUP) Brexit

'I am strong in my unionism, and the Irish language is no threat to it' - former senator… The Irish Independent10:11Ulster Unionist Party Robin Swann (UUP) Brexit

Not Coronavirus

US Senate moves forward with $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill France 2403:31US US Politics US Senate

US Senate votes to advance $1 trillion infrastructure bill TRT World02:37US US Politics US Senate

Chinese foreign minister meets with Afghan Taliban's political chief Asia Plus07:14Taliban Afghanistan China

China makes a deal with the Taliban SupChina23:58Taliban Afghanistan China

Palestinian boy shot by Israeli army dies: Ministry Al Arabiya06:47World Conflicts Middle East Israel

Israeli troops kill Palestinian boy in occupied West Bank Radio New Zealand07:32World Conflicts Middle East Israel

Suspect arrested in movie theater shooting that wounded TikTok star, killed teen CNN06:07California Shooting TikTok California

TikTok star wounded, friend fatally shot watching ‘Purge’ Macon.com04:36California Shooting TikTok California

Militias in Iraq celebrate US decision to withdraw troops The Independent07:20US/Iraq Iraq US

U.S. to keep 900 troops in Syria to support SDF against ISIS The Syrian Observer06:12US/Iraq Iraq US

Climate Change

Earth's 'vital signs' worsening, researchers say RTE11:54

Scientists fear Earth may have gone past the point of no return with climate change Mail Online19:08

UK ‘to hit 40C on regular basis even if global warming is limited to 1.5C’ ITV00:20UK Weather UK Heatwave Climate Change (UK)

UK summers 'to hit 40C on regular basis even if global warming is limited to 1.5C' Grimsby Live05:09UK Weather UK Heatwave Climate Change (UK)

Join the Green Party to save the planet, says Boris Johnson's climate change spokeswoman Mail Online02:08Allegra Stratton Climate Change (UK) Boris Johnson

Join the Green Party to protect the planet, says PM's climate change spokeswoman Mirror.co.uk20:06Allegra Stratton Climate Change (UK) Boris Johnson

Met Office – Climate change continues to be evident across the UK Digital Journal05:13UK Weather Climate Change (UK) Met Office

UK summer temperatures may hit 40C even if global warming is limited to 1.5C, scientist have warned Sky News01:43UK Weather Climate Change (UK) Met Office

Why 'Fit for 55' isn't fit for purpose EUobserver.com06:09European Trade Zones European Commission EU

Europe’s expensive climate club and its detractors Forbes01:30European Trade Zones European Commission EU

Coronavirus Vaccine

Early data shows 3rd dose of Pfizer vaccine ‘strongly’ protects against delta variant, company says FOX 13 Memphis03:08Pfizer Vaccine Pfizer Covid

Pfizer says third vaccine dose strongly boosts protection against COVID Delta variant Bernama02:27Pfizer Vaccine Pfizer Covid

New York City to pay people US$100 to get vaccinated Bernama05:10New York City Coronavirus New York New York City

It pays to hold out? NYC mayor dangles $100 ‘incentive’ before those who give in and get Covid-19 jab at city sites RT23:49New York City Coronavirus New York New York City

India remains on red list even as UK lifts quarantine for vaccinated EU, US travellers India Today05:05UK Covid Vaccine UK Coronavirus US

Britain to allow vaccinated travellers from US, EU to enter without quarantine Hindustan Times03:11UK Covid Vaccine UK Coronavirus US

Philippines President says unvaccinated citizens will be shut in their homes Outlook India07:29Philippines Coronavirus Philippines Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte wants cops to bar the unvaccinated from leaving houses Rappler03:49Philippines Coronavirus Philippines Rodrigo Duterte

News headlines today: New hope on Covid restrictions – but young now hardest hit by infections; … The Irish Independent07:37Rep. of Ireland EU Covid

'Reasons for optimism' from Nphet as Holohan raises prospect of lifting remaining restrictions TheJournal.ie21:47Rep. of Ireland EU Covid

Delta Variant

Is Pfizer's vaccine waning in efficacy? Salon.com10:39
Why the Delta Variant is so contagious, and the fourth surge is different New Orleans Public Radio13:10
Top IT companies making covid vaccines mandatory for on-campus employees Livemint.com04:33
Duterte wants cops to bar the unvaccinated from leaving houses Rappler03:49
Here's when to get tested for COVID-19 (even if you're vaccinated) ABC7 / KGO-TV03:18

UK Coronavirus

Sydney records largest one-day rise in Covid-19 cases RTE06:54Australia Coronavirus New South Wales Sydney

Australia’s largest city posts record daily rise in COVID-19 cases Metro US06:26Australia Coronavirus New South Wales Sydney

Double-jabbed US and EU travellers will no longer be required quarantine upon arrival in England from August RT17:22UK Covid Vaccine EU US Coronavirus

India remains on red list even as UK lifts quarantine for vaccinated EU, US travellers India Today05:05UK Covid Vaccine EU US Coronavirus

Britain to allow vaccinated travellers from US, EU to enter without quarantine Hindustan Times03:11UK Covid Vaccine Coronavirus Vaccine US

Vaccinated EU and US arrivals can skip quarantine The New Daily23:04UK Covid Vaccine Coronavirus Vaccine US

Expert says decision not to vaccinate children is ‘just crazy’ Belfast Telegraph06:55JCVI Coronavirus Vaccine UK Covid Vaccine

Mark Bain As the Republic prepares to give the jab to children Northern Ireland sits tight Belfast Telegraph06:55JCVI Coronavirus Vaccine UK Covid Vaccine

Heartbreaking picture of dad 34 who died from covid Staffordshire Live06:41Staffordshire Coronavirus Vaccine England

'Self-confessed vaccine sceptic' dad loses life after catching Covid-19 aged 34 Manchester Evening News18:35Staffordshire Coronavirus Vaccine England

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Nearly 67% of U.S. counties have high COVID-19 transmission: CDC CGTN03:26US Coronavirus Vaccine US UK Covid Vaccine

CDC says nearly 67% of U.S. counties have substantial, high COVID-19 transmission Reuters21:48US Coronavirus Vaccine US UK Covid Vaccine

Australia athletes isolating at Olympics as US pole vaulter Covid positive Mail Online06:49Tokyo Coronavirus Japan Tokyo 2020

U.S. Pole Vaulter Sam Kendricks tests positive for Covid-19 at Olympic Games Gizmodo07:27Tokyo Coronavirus Japan Tokyo 2020

Amid rising Covid-19 cases in Kerala, Centre sends 6-member team to the state Livemint.com07:30Kerala India Coronavirus India

Kerala: weekend lockdown The Telegraph, Calcutta07:22Kerala India Coronavirus India

Delta variant drives virus spread to three provinces RTHK07:32China Coronavirus China Delta Variant

Nanjing's outbreak with Delta variant may 'end in mid-Aug' Global Times05:56China Coronavirus China Delta Variant

A new estimate of Covid-19 deaths in India could double 2021’s global toll Quartz06:33India Coronavirus Indian Politics India

Active COVID-19 cases register increase for second consecutive day Deccan Chronicle06:27India Coronavirus Indian Politics India

UK Covid Vaccine

Why you shouldn't be worried that Covid cases are rising in double-vaccinated people Metro.co.uk10:37
France is about to overtake the UK on vaccination - Macron's tough approach is working i News06:00
Kate Garraway still has doubts over vaccinating two children after husband's Covid battle Metro.co.uk11:15
Expert says UK's pandemic 'pretty much over' as cases fall in every age group Metro.co.uk22:50
Brits 'at risk of new Covid variants' by opening borders to EU and US Mirror.co.uk00:41

NHS

NHS staff total 15% of annual allowance breaches Money Marketing08:10
A perfect storm? The NHS Confederation (Press Release)23:05
Public perceptions of the NHS in 2020 King's Fund18:06
NHS staffing should be a 'culture war' free zone Chartered Society of Physiotherapy19:37
NHS England appoints first female chief executive in its history Metro.co.uk18:20

Joe Biden

The stunning transformation of Joe Biden The List20:28
McConnell just said he'll vote to advance Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal in a major… Business Insider23:24
Ted Cruz asks whether democrats care more about gun-grabbing than allegations that Biden's ATF… The Daily Caller03:11
Breaking: Judge O'Malley to retire, giving Biden 2nd Fed. Circ. Seat Law36014:35
Poorest Americans risk missing out on $13 billion child benefits BNN Bloomberg05:35

Boris Johnson

Now Sky News has exposed Boris Johnson’s lies The Canary16:22
In 8 ludicrous words Boris Johnson destroys any shred of credibility in his crime fighting plan The Canary12:58
Boris Johnson and Tory government ‘lies' will be recorded on new website Yahoo! UK & Ireland17:42
Prince Charles bursts into laughter seeing British PM Boris Johnson struggling with umbrella: Video Geo.tv03:20
Two years on: What do the public think of Boris Johnson? Politics.co.uk14:12

Good News

Five year old sets speed record for reciting periodic table The Canberra Times10:06
Woman puts 'Snail crossing' sign outside her work to keep them safe The Dodo20:12
Stand up for world-record paddleboarder Cal The Oban Times, Scotland08:25
Olympic swimmer says Wardrobe malfunction cost him world record in Tokyo: 'I lost my focus' People20:49
India got $1-bn crypto to fight Covid. What happened to the donation? The Business Standard23:57

South Africa Protests

Why South Africa is in deep political crisis Gulf News06:30
Unrest in KZN, Gauteng cannot only be attributed to poverty and hunger – experts IOL06:26
South Africa needs a new progressive popular political movement that boldly tackles our… Daily Maverick00:29
Watch: Police, security guards attacked as violence erupts in Sandton The South African10:51
South Africa: Deputy minister buti manamela holds backchat session on youth skills and unemployment , 29 Jul AllAfrica17:08

Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine

UK to offer 817,000 Covid vaccines to Kenya Investing.com UK10:41
Malaysia to get 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from the UK Malay Mail14:18
No plan for third doses first first-dose AstraZeneca recipients, yet Winnipeg Sun22:10
UK to donate 415,000 AstraZeneca vaccines to Philippines ABS-CBNnews.com18:45
AstraZeneca and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines ‘show similar safety profiles’ Biopharma Reporter18:02

War in Syria

Hand-to-hand clashes between Russian and U.S. Forces in Hassakeh The Syrian Observer06:12
Loyalists Hold Asma al-Assad Responsible for Electricity Crisis in their Regions The Syrian Observer06:12
Syrian trucks transit through Jordan to Gulf without swapping The Syrian Observer06:12
After destruction of military post and warehouse in latest Israeli strikes | Iranian-backed militias boost positions in … Syrian Observatory For Human Rights12:33
Assad: Coordination between Iran and Syria against terrorism successful The Syrian Observer06:12

Brexit

‘There are no deliveries because of Brexit,’ supermarket worker reveals The London Economic11:11
EU and UK criticised for 'flawed' protocol approach BBC06:27
Brexit: UK services are losing out to EU rivals – but Asia could be big winner The Conversation (UK)15:30
Farage on GB News: why am I here? Reaction13:41
New recruit’s remarks will worry UUP, says Allister Belfast Telegraph06:51

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