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India Coronavirus

Clinicians report cases of rare neurological disorder following COVID-19 vaccination News-Medical.Net05:37
Slightly over 25% of Moscow residents have immunity to Indian strain of coronavirus TASS15:30
Covid-infected corpses floating from Uttar Pradesh have reached Bengal: Mamata Livemint.com01:06
COVID-19: India must act now to prevent a third wave Gulf News07:55
Delta Variant makes up 40% of COVID-19 cases in Colorado, Health Department says CBS Denver23:41

UK Politics

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to become next leader of the DUP ITV12:58Edwin Poots Democratic Unionist Party Northern Ireland

Jeffrey Donaldson bids to become leader of Northern Ireland's crisis-hit DUP The National07:38Edwin Poots Democratic Unionist Party Northern Ireland

Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon indicates Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted in full on August 9 The Scotsman15:25UK Coronavirus Scotland Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland to delay lockdown easing until 19 July due to case surge, Nicola Sturgeon confirms i News15:54UK Coronavirus Scotland Nicola Sturgeon

White working-class school children let down by decades of neglect, MPs say Gloucester Live15:44Select Committees Education England

Row breaks out after report shows how 'divisive' terms lead to 'systemic neglect' of white… Mail Online15:05Select Committees Education England

Somerville: Exam body change will not happen overnight STV10:13OECD Education Scotland

Scrapping the SQA 'won't happen overnight' BBC11:40OECD Education Scotland

Lord Clarke blasts plans for new £200m Royal Yacht Britannia as 'silly populist nonsense' Mail Online11:31Ken Clarke Boris Johnson Conservative Party

Royal yacht plan ‘silly populist nonsense’, says ex-Tory chancellor The Guardian14:46Ken Clarke Boris Johnson Conservative Party

Northern Ireland

Heavily armed IRA trio on new legacy inquest list Belfast News Letter15:40
Appeal for information after Co Down home 'ransacked' by burglars in 'broad daylight' The Irish News15:09
Poultry farmer has ‘recouped three times his investment’ in RHI scheme Belfast News Letter14:39
LCC spokesman David Campbell resigns from the board of cross-border peace-building charity Co-operation Ireland The Irish News13:38
Positive Covid cases on the rise but hospital numbers decline in last 24 hours Armagh I14:29

Coronavirus Top Sources

‘I've been selling spuds for 60 years’ BBC07:01
Windmills of your mind: viral Covid jab ‘hack’ placebo effect at best, say doctors The Guardian06:06
Fresh hope for economy as government borrowing tumbles Evening Standard10:08
5.2m new millionaires created in 2020 despite economic turmoil The Independent15:47
Wuhan lab’s classified work complicates search for Covid’s origins The Independent15:28

Climate Change

Australia to fight plans to downgrade Great Barrier Reef's World Heritage status The Hill15:29Great Barrier Reef UNESCO Australia

‘Blindsided’ Australia slams UN recommendation to list Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’ France 2413:29Great Barrier Reef UNESCO Australia

Eight climate change protesters are arrested outside Ted Cruz's $2million Texas home Mail Online15:26Ted Cruz Texas Senate Houston

Eight arrested following climate change protest outside Ted Cruz's Texas home Washington Examiner15:17Ted Cruz Texas Senate Houston

Ireland won't meet 2013-2020 EU targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, EPA says TheJournal.ie06:35Climate Change (UK) Rep. of Ireland Energy News

Ireland will not meet 2020 GHG emissions targets – EPA Agriland09:05Climate Change (UK) Rep. of Ireland Energy News

CAP spending on climate fails to cut emissions – EU auditors Agriland09:15Common Agricultural Policy Agriculture News EU

EU fails to cut farm emissions despite $119bn climate drive The National09:50Common Agricultural Policy Agriculture News EU

Biden scales down climate spending in search of bipartisan deal Climate Home11:48US Joe Biden US Politics

Minn. farmers: Cashing in on the carbon bank, fighting climate change? MPR News10:07US Joe Biden US Politics

NHS

NHS / Rebecca Hendin on Dido Harding’s bid to head the NHS – cartoon The Guardian20:04
A single data strategy to unite the system and save more lives NHSX (Press Release)07:02
Matt Hancock says NHS app 'important' to show vaccine proof for overseas travel Mirror.co.uk08:22
GPs to receive ‘allocation’ for referring obese patients via new weight management es Pulse17:21
Data strategy to support delivery of patient centered care NHSX (Press Release)00:15

Joe Biden

Biden has a mess on his hands with Kamala, who could usher in another Trump term in 2024 The Courier-Journal EU11:36
Trump lost. Yet the 2020 election falsehoods thrive in Arizona’s review of ballots. Poynter Online11:21
'Hypocritical narcissist' Meghan McCain faces furious backlash after raging at Biden’s abortion stance 'while clinging… The Raw Story18:04
Biden endorses bill to end sentencing disparity for crack and powder cocaine Axios15:44
How Biden’s tax plan could affect your real estate investments Kiplinger.com15:42

Nicola Sturgeon

Covid Scotland: Date for lifting 'lockdown rules' announced by Nicola Sturgeon Glasgow Live15:28
Scotland to delay lockdown easing until 19 July due to case surge, Nicola Sturgeon confirms i News15:54
Sturgeon hopes Scotland can return 'to almost complete normality' by August BigHospitality.co.uk15:55
Celtic season ticket holders get massive boost from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon 67 Hail Hail15:48
Watch: Nicola Sturgeon tells MSPs Scotland could drop all Covid rules in August The National, Scotland16:07

Coronavirus

Here’s how you can download COVID-19 vaccination certificate online YourStory14:20India Coronavirus India Indian Politics

Smriti Irani takes a dig at 'Gyani Baba' Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Centre's COVID-19… DNA India12:39India Coronavirus India Indian Politics

U.S. won't reach Biden's July 4 vaccine goal, White House says CBS News16:17Joe Biden US Coronavirus White House

White House to acknowledge it will fall short of Biden's July 4 coronavirus vaccine goal The Hill15:59Joe Biden US Coronavirus White House

“You choose: Get vaccinated or I will have you jailed," says Philippines President IFLScience13:17Philippines Coronavirus Philippines Rodrigo Duterte

Philippines’ Duterte threatens to jail those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine Global News15:03Philippines Coronavirus Philippines Rodrigo Duterte

Petr Cech slams ‘incomprehensible’ Covid-19 rules as Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are ruled out for ten days Metro.co.uk16:02Euro 2020 UK Coronavirus England

Matt Hancock flounders over isolation rules for footballers – 'We need to keep joyful Euro 2020 … Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:08Euro 2020 UK Coronavirus England

Nicola Sturgeon confirms delay to easing of Covid lockdown restrictions LBC News16:31Scotland Coronavirus Scotland Nicola Sturgeon

What happens when Scotland moves to coronavirus restrictions Level 0 – and after Evening Standard16:24Scotland Coronavirus Scotland Nicola Sturgeon

Donald Trump

‘Pivotal’ new video evidence released in Capitol riot investigation The Raw Story15:07
Trump-backed Arizona vote 'audit' is already a massive flop in court of public opinion The Raw Story14:36
Sad loser Trump wanted DOJ to punish SNL for hurting his feelings so much Wonkette15:59
Trump ‘Very disappointed’ with justices Barrett, kavanaugh on Obamacare ruling The Epoch Times12:08
Trump wants revenge. Whom will he bury? Politico13:01

UK Coronavirus

Euro 2020: England's Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell to miss next match after contact with COVID-19 positive Billy Gilmour Firstpost13:01Mason Mount Billy Gilmour Chelsea

Euro 2020: England's Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell and Scotland's Billy Gilmour go into isolation Firstpost05:33Mason Mount Billy Gilmour Chelsea

Nicola Sturgeon postpones Scotland's Covid 'Level 0' until July 19 Mirror.co.uk15:18Nicola Sturgeon Scotland Coronavirus Scotland

Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon indicates Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted in full on August 9 The Scotsman15:25Nicola Sturgeon Scotland Coronavirus Scotland

Lancashire's 608 new Covid cases by area as county deaths rise by four Lancs Live16:40Lancashire England

Covid rates fall in three Lancashire hot spots in small glimmer of hope for county Lancs Live06:39Lancashire England

UK's Covid cases hit four-month high of 11,625 as deaths nearly triple in a week to 27 Mail Online16:41Covid Top Sources India Delta Variant

UK reports 11,625 new Covid cases - highest since mid-February Sky News16:10Covid Top Sources India Delta Variant

Flights between Wellington and Sydney linked to NSW Covid case Stuff.co.nz13:35Australia Coronavirus New South Wales Australia

Quarantine free travel between NSW and NZ to pause after spike in Covid-19 cases NewsTalk ZB09:53Australia Coronavirus New South Wales Australia

US Coronavirus

U.S. won't reach Biden's July 4 vaccine goal, White House says CBS News16:17US Coronavirus Vaccine US US Politics

White House to concede U.S. likely to miss July 4 COVID-19 vaccine target - NBC News Yahoo! US15:35US Coronavirus Vaccine US US Politics

Donald Trump 'proposed sending Covid patients to Guantanamo' early in pandemic Mirror.co.uk02:35Donald Trump Coronavirus US Politics

Donald Trump 'wanted to send covid-infected Americans to Guantanamo Bay' Daily Record09:41Donald Trump Coronavirus US Politics

Most of Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions end today: What it means for you Detroit Free Press EU11:01Michigan Coronavirus Michigan

Michigan’s mask mandates, capacity limits are over – here are the remaining restrictions MLive.com, Michigan13:35Michigan Coronavirus Michigan

Nursing home deaths were up 32% in 2020, watchdog finds WBEZ Chicago13:34Washington Coronavirus US

4 in 10 nursing home patients on Medicare likely contracted COVID-19 in 2020: Report Newsweek14:03Washington Coronavirus US

Kids' parties, letting guard down played role in COVID spikes during pandemic, study says Newsweek15:45Children and Coronavirus US Pandemic

Households that host social gatherings have higher rates of COVID-19 spread UPI21:23Children and Coronavirus US Pandemic

UK Lockdown

Hanif Kureishi: 'You can’t make people feel guilty about race without them hating you' i News07:03
British borrowing sinks in May on easing COVID-19 lockdown Daily Sabah10:39
UK COVID-19 data looking good for lifting curbs, Johnson says Miami Herald22:09
UK health minister says COVID-19 data looking good on easing lockdown Livemint.com08:54
Vaccines are not magic bullets – we’ll still have to take precautions The Guardian06:01

Brexit

The EU has moved on from Brexit... and Europeans have moved on from Britain The New European08:04
The UK has been arrogant and entitled about its culture for too long The Independent13:21
PM claims to be ‘restoring Britain’s place as a scientific superpower’ – scientists respond The London Economic08:53
Brexit-Covid food shortages are coming and they’re starting in the freezer aisle Eater15:29
Potential boost from Pacific trade deal is fraction of cost of Brexit The Independent15:16

Cyber Attacks

Lucky star among 6 Oklahoma casinos hit by cyberattack GamblingNews15:12
Cyber attack warning as threats on the rise in South West Dorset Echo06:16
Sophos uncovers unusual malware targeting users of pirated software SecurityBrief New Zealand05:19
HSE cyberattack prevents Cork drug-dealer from proving he is drug-free before sentencing Irish Examiner06:34
EU to launch rapid response cybersecurity team Politico EU03:39

Not Coronavirus

Spanish government pardons nine Catalan separatist leaders Al Jazeera15:57Catalonia Spain Catalan

Europe / Spanish government pardons nine jailed Catalan leaders The Guardian15:01Catalonia Spain Catalan

EU investigators looking at whether Google abuses power in digital ad market UPI14:50European Commission Google EU

EU launches antitrust probe against Google over online ads The New Arab15:04European Commission Google EU

Vatican accused of 'meddling' in Italy's LGBT bill euronews16:33Vatican Italy LGBT

Vatican accused of 'Unprecedented' interference to stop LGBT anti-discrimination Law Newsweek16:07Vatican Italy LGBT

‘Shameful’ / Uefa blocks LGBTQ+ rainbow stadium protest in Munich The Guardian16:12UEFA Hungary Germany

UEFA cites its politically 'Neutral' stance in denying Munich request to light stadium with… Newsweek15:18UEFA Hungary Germany

As Taliban dramatically expands territorial gains, US suggests slower Afghan pullout Voice of America16:20US/Afghanistan Taliban Afghanistan

50 Taliban militants killed in airstrike as Afghan turf war rages on Anadolu Agency14:01US/Afghanistan Taliban Afghanistan

Coronavirus Vaccine

Philippines’ Duterte threatens vaccine decliners with jail, animal drug Metro US15:45Philippines Coronavirus Philippines Rodrigo Duterte

President Duterte threatens arrest of Filipinos who refuse virus vaccine Gulf Today15:44Philippines Coronavirus Philippines Rodrigo Duterte

U.S. won't reach Biden's July 4 vaccine goal, White House says CBS News16:17White House US Coronavirus Joe Biden

White House to narrowly miss 70% Covid vaccination goal by July 4 Fox News15:54White House US Coronavirus Joe Biden

India's Covid vaccination coverage crosses 29 crore-mark Livemint.com16:32India Coronavirus India Indian Politics

A shot in the arm: How govt achieved highest-single day vaccination coverage? Oneindia14:40India Coronavirus India Indian Politics

Govt expert panel approves Bharat Biotech's Covaxin phase-3 trials efficacy data Oneindia16:12Bharat Biotech Covaxin India

Government expert panel accepts Covaxin phase-3 trial data: report The Business Standard16:17Bharat Biotech Covaxin India

Pfizer in final stages of agreement to supply vaccine doses to India, says CEO Albert Bourla The Hindu15:57Pfizer Pfizer Vaccine India

Pfizer in final stages of agreement to supply vaccine doses to India: CEO Deccan Chronicle16:07Pfizer Pfizer Vaccine India

Coronavirus Variants

Israel sees highest Covid daily infections in two months as Delta Variant spreads Haaretz10:48
Vaccines losing effect against Delta variant, says WHO official Hindustan Times17:24
There may be trouble ahead as dangerous Covid-19 variant appears to cause hospitalization spike … CNN08:56
Map reveals top five hotspots as 85% of areas in England see rise in cases Metro.co.uk12:47
China scrambles as delta strain strikes megacities Asia Times15:54

Delta Variant

Vaccines losing effect against Delta variant: WHO The Telegraph, Calcutta18:51
India was, is and will be nowhere in the world Asia Times12:25
The WHO warned that the Delta coronavirus variant is the 'fittest' strain yet and will 'pick… Business Insider11:36
Delta variant​ could cause next Covid wave: "This virus will still find you" CBS News14:13
Delta will be Thailand’s dominant variant in four months: virologist The Nation14:50

UK Covid Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccination programme weekly update: 22 June 2021 Welsh Government (Press Release)15:35
AstraZeneca Covid vaccine linked to rare neurological disorder in India, UK The Times of India14:59
What your NHS COVID Pass letter tells you GOV.UK (Press Release)19:16
Around 8,000 second Covid vaccines affected after being issued early The Press and Journal14:00
Why suggesting mandatory Covid vaccinations is an ethical minefield The Guardian11:12

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