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Joe Biden

Rep. Ronny Jackson says Biden will resign due to medical issues Latin Times08:46
Biden’s approval rating hasn’t budged Political Wire (Weblog)11:50
New poll on approval and optimism spells bad news for Biden and the Dems twitchy17:07
Juan Williams: Biden's child tax credit is a game-changer The Hill11:07
Mandatory style: Tom Brady sports new Christopher cloos sunglasses at White House Super Bowl celebration Mandatory08:07

UK Politics

Labour MP was right to call PM a liar in the Commons, says Keir Starmer Evening Standard10:53Dawn Butler Labour Party Boris Johnson

Keir Starmer backs Labour MP ordered out of Commons for calling Boris Johnson 'a liar' Daily Record11:15Dawn Butler Labour Party Boris Johnson

Health secretary apologises for suggesting people should not 'cower' from Covid Swindon Advertiser19:24Sajid Javid Department of Health UK Coronavirus

Fury at Health Secretary's claim people 'cowered' from Covid Morning Star18:29Sajid Javid Department of Health UK Coronavirus

More isolation exemptions considered as caution urged over falling cases ITV11:09UK Coronavirus England Scotland

Plans for more daily Covid test sites to ease ‘pingdemic’ concerns Daily Echo05:55UK Coronavirus England Scotland

University students could need to be fully vaccinated to attend lectures and stay in halls Sky News09:53Education England Coronavirus Vaccine

Students face ban from lectures and halls of residence unless double-jabbed, minister signals HuffPost (UK)11:03Education England Coronavirus Vaccine

Labour asks own staff to apply for redundancy as party launches employment rights charter The London Economic14:18Angela Rayner Labour Party England

Angela Rayner on Labour's plan for flexible working BBC13:22Angela Rayner Labour Party England

Coronavirus Variants

Delta Variant infecting fully-vaccinated people, shows growing evidence NDTV.com12:15
Study compares mRNA and adenovirus-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccines against variants of concern News-Medical.Net06:07
ITV Good Morning Britain’s Dr Hilary celebrates coronavirus case rate fall but has warning on… My London10:20
ICU units full in Azuay, six other provinces; Delta variant expected to spread; Prison riot rapist hangs himself;… Cuenca High Life12:27
How the Delta variant upends assumptions about the coronavirus Reuters11:11

Delta Variant

The Delta variant doesn't want you back in the office Axios11:08
A pandemic of the unvaccinated or something more? Trial Site News21:31
Concern Grows Among Israeli Health Officials About Breakthrough Infections as Digital Monitoring Goes into Effect Trial Site News22:32
9 Delta variant carriers already vaccinated vs COVID-19, had mild to no symptoms: DOH ABS-CBNnews.com05:49
L.A. County sees over 2,000 new coronavirus cases daily because of delta variant Pittsburgh Tribune-Review02:27

Climate Change

Extreme weather renews focus on climate change as scientists update forecasts Reuters06:14Not Coronavirus US

'Persistent extremes': Crises renew focus on climate change Daily Sabah07:56Not Coronavirus US

G20 ministers disagree on key climate change goals ahead of COP26 CGTN15:41G20 COP26 Climate Change (UK)

UK hosts 51 countries for climate talks ahead of COP26 RFI13:48G20 COP26 Climate Change (UK)

Australia manages to keep 'World Heritage' status for Great Barrier Reef Outlook India15:02Great Barrier Reef UNESCO Australia

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef escapes UNESCO ‘in danger’ listing Al Jazeera03:19Great Barrier Reef UNESCO Australia

Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century BBC20:20Israel Middle East Not Coronavirus

Israel pushes ahead with ‘Historic’ plan to cut Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2050 The Algemeiner00:13Israel Middle East Not Coronavirus

Competitions & Markets Authority concerned over lack of electric chargepoints ahead of 2030 ban TaxiPoint10:34CMA Net Zero Automotive News

UK needs 10 times as many EV charge-points by 2030 Autoblog21:07CMA Net Zero Automotive News

US Coronavirus

Dr. Anthony Fauci: U.S. 'going in the wrong direction' on COVID-19 cases UPI22:34Anthony Fauci Covid US

Dr Fauci: USA going in ‘wrong direction’ in Covid pandemic ITV08:56Anthony Fauci Covid US

Olympics Latest: 17 million in US saw Tokyo opening ceremony The Fresno Bee01:59Tokyo Coronavirus Tokyo 2020 US

Dutch tennis players latest athletes to pull out of Tokyo Olympics due to COVID — Here’s the full list Forbes13:42Tokyo Coronavirus Tokyo 2020 US

Unvaccinated snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo catches COVID-19 USA Today EU13:11San Diego Coronavirus San Diego California

A rare snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo has tested positive for coronavirus CNN19:22San Diego Coronavirus San Diego California

Republican Clay Higgins echoes conspiracy theory as he reveals he, his wife and son all have… Mail Online11:50Louisiana Coronavirus Louisiana US

Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins says he has COVID for second time Asbury Park Press13:54Louisiana Coronavirus Louisiana US

COVID-19 vaccines to be offered at Summer Rising sites across NYC News 12 The Bronx12:03New York City New York Coronavirus Vaccine

New York City begins offering COVID vaccine to students, parents & staff at Summer Rising sites CBS New York12:37New York City New York Coronavirus Vaccine

Coronavirus Vaccine

US 'going in the wrong direction' on Covid as cases almost triple - Fauci Sky News10:56Anthony Fauci US Coronavirus US

Coronavirus tally: Global cases of COVID-19 top 194 million and Fauci says U.S.' headed in wrong direction' MarketWatch11:50Anthony Fauci US Coronavirus US

French parliament OKs restaurant Covid-19 pass, vaccine rules The Week07:40France Coronavirus Vaccine France France Protests

French parliament approves bill forcing vaccination for medical workers & greater health pass use amid growing protests RT11:53France Coronavirus Vaccine France France Protests

COVID-19 delta variant flips virus notions with normalization Daily Sabah14:43Delta Variant Coronavirus Variants India

Delta Variant capable of infecting fully vaccinated people at greater rate than previous ones:… News18.com14:21Delta Variant Coronavirus Variants India

Singapore to ease Covid curbs, aims to allow quarantine-free travel from Sept Hindustan Times12:57Singapore Coronavirus Singapore

Singapore eyes September border easing once vaccine rate hits 80% Nikkei Asian Review12:42Singapore Coronavirus Singapore

Covid conspiracy theorist investigated over doctor hanging comments The Independent14:38UK Coronavirus UK Covid Vaccine Health

UK police probe anti-vaxxer for implying medics should be hanged like Nazis The Times of Israel11:38UK Coronavirus UK Covid Vaccine Health

Coronavirus Top Sources

Nurse struck off for being an anti-vaxxer compares doctors to Nazi criminals Metro.co.uk09:05
As Covid cases drops for the fifth day in a row, experts say country could be emerging from… Mail Online22:05
Failure to vaccinate all 40 to 49 year olds ‘humiliating’ STV19:37
Gary lineker speaks for all of us after Piers Morgan claims ‘No one cares’ about the Tokyo… HuffPost (UK)13:35
France holidays could be back on as country 'may be taken off amber plus list' Metro.co.uk08:04

UK Coronavirus

UK health secretary apologises for saying people should not ‘cower’ from the virus The Irish Independent02:35Sajid Javid Covid Coronavirus Vaccine

UK health secretary apologizes after tweeting people shouldn’t ‘cower’ from COVID-19 Miami Herald03:21Sajid Javid Covid Coronavirus Vaccine

UK sees a further 29,000 positive Covid cases ITV17:46Covid Top Sources England Public Health England

Britain reports 29,173 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, lower than a day earlier Reuters16:45Covid Top Sources England Public Health England

Heathrow wants travel opened up for vaccinated as Covid losses near £3bn The Guardian11:14Airports Covid UK Airports

Heathrow reports £2.9bn of Covid losses and urges jab-led reopening of the skies Sky News08:07Airports Covid UK Airports

Frome coronavirus cases are falling according to latest data - but hospital admissions are up Nub News, Frome14:34Somerset Lancashire England

Number of people in East Lancashire hospitals with coronavirus falls This Is Lancashire15:11Somerset Lancashire England

Tragic Covid-19 death toll across Cheshire care homes revealed Northwich Guardian08:56Coronavirus Care Home Deaths Pandemic England

Tragic Covid-19 death toll across Croydon care homes revealed Your Local Guardian11:53Coronavirus Care Home Deaths Pandemic England

Northern Ireland

Teen ‘fighting for life’ with Covid as preparations underway to reopen Belfast Nightingale to… Belfast Telegraph10:03
Pride 2021: NI's biggest gay nightclub no longer opening for weekend Belfast Live13:18
Northern Ireland has highest rate of new Covid-19 cases in UK The Irish News13:13
Northern Ireland has highest rate of new Covid-19 cases among UK nations Evening Standard12:35
Belfast Glider bus expansion plans revealed ITV13:18

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

US 'going in the wrong direction' on Covid as cases almost triple - Fauci Sky News10:56Anthony Fauci US Coronavirus US

The U.S. is headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus, Fauci says NBC News11:35Anthony Fauci US Coronavirus US

French parliament approves bill forcing vaccination for medical workers & greater health pass use amid growing protests RT11:53France Coronavirus France France Protests

France passes 40m first COVID-19 vaccinations CGTN14:27France Coronavirus France France Protests

Tokyo Olympics threatened by extreme heat and tropical storm as another 16 people test positive for Covid-19 Forbes11:52Tokyo Coronavirus Japan Tokyo 2020

Live from Tokyo 2020: S. Korea wins men's team gold in archery, gam arirang11:32Tokyo Coronavirus Japan Tokyo 2020

Delta Variant capable of infecting fully vaccinated people at greater rate than previous ones:… News18.com14:21Delta Variant Coronavirus Variants India

Delta variant of Covid capable of infecting fully vaccinated people, experts say Livemint.com14:03Delta Variant Coronavirus Variants India

129 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 61 linked to Jurong Fishery Port cluster Channel NewsAsia11:49Israel Coronavirus Singapore Fishing Industry

Covid: Don’t focus too much on infection numbers, says Health Minister Coconuts11:27Israel Coronavirus Singapore Fishing Industry

Not Coronavirus

Ghannouchi says Tunisia parliament in session, rejects ‘coup’ Anadolu Agency13:54Tunisia Africa Kais Saied

Tensions high in Tunisia after president suspends parliament The Raw Story14:12Tunisia Africa Kais Saied

Deaths of women and children surge as U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan NBC News12:27UN Taliban Afghanistan

U.N. report: Civilian casualties in Afghanistan at record level this year UPI12:57UN Taliban Afghanistan

‘We have not taken this step lightly’: New Zealand announces decision to allow suspected ISIS-linked woman to return… RT14:26ISIS Turkey New Zealand

New Zealand to repatriate alleged Islamic State militant and her two children Sky News09:31ISIS Turkey New Zealand

Over 160 dead in India from torrential rains, dozens trapped in landslides The Globe and Mail14:21India

Death toll soars past 150 in India after rains, landslides and floods The Independent12:51India

Israel strikes Gaza and reduces Palestinian fishing zone teleSUR13:54Israel/Gaza Israel/Palestine Israel

Israel hits Gaza in response to incendiary balloon launches Ynet News09:02Israel/Gaza Israel/Palestine Israel

Good News

First gold for Australia at Tokyo Olympics as women's freestyle team break own world record SBS04:40Tokyo 2020 Japan Australia

Tokyo Olympics: Moment shows Australia's golden swimming girls of the pool were ready to win… Mail Online11:04Tokyo 2020 Japan Australia

Li Ka Shing Foundation donates HK$20m to Henan flood relief Hong Kong Standard10:16China Floods Natural Disasters

Shoppers flock to buy ERKE as a thank-you for their donation to Henan SHINE12:28China Floods Natural Disasters

Adam Peaty wins GB’s first gold at Tokyo 2020 and makes Olympic history The Guardian03:37Adam Peaty Swimming Tokyo 2020

Peaty breezes into breaststroke final BBC04:52Adam Peaty Swimming Tokyo 2020

SNP rejects claim independence cash went on HQ refurb Evening Express17:31Scottish Independence Scottish National Party Scotland

Rennie: Fraud probe into SNP shows the need to split Lord Advocate role Scottish Legal News12:49Scottish Independence Scottish National Party Scotland

Ted Lasso charms critics with its 'kindness and empathy' as season two debuts on Apple TV+ Mail Online19:25Jason Sudeikis Apple TV+ Apple

Let's debate Ted Lasso: Is he actually a good coach? E! Online17:08Jason Sudeikis Apple TV+ Apple

NHS

Is it a legal requirement to self-isolate after being pinged by the NHS COVID-19 app? YouGov10:48UK Coronavirus Wales NHS Covid-19 App

The critical workers exempt from self-isolation rules if pinged by the NHS Covid app i News10:26UK Coronavirus Wales NHS Covid-19 App

Nurse struck off for Covid lies compares NHS to Nazi criminals at anti-vax rally Daily Star12:32Anti-Vax UK Coronavirus War Crimes

Man whose mum compared NHS workers to Nazis says she is ‘beyond help’ indy10013:26Anti-Vax UK Coronavirus War Crimes

Covid Scotland: Public art exhibition honouring NHS reveals dates in Edinburgh as part of UK tour Edinburgh Evening News11:16Art Exhibitions Edinburgh Birmingham

Public art exhibition honouring NHS reveals dates in Edinburgh during UK-wide tour Edinburgh Evening News10:25Art Exhibitions Edinburgh Birmingham

More than 6,000 people in Staffordshire told to isolate due to 'pingdemic' Staffordshire Live13:03NHS Test and Trace Staffordshire NHS Covid-19 App

More than 9,000 Staffordshire residents told to self-isolate in just one week Stoke-On-Trent Live06:37NHS Test and Trace Staffordshire NHS Covid-19 App

No further Bradford Covid-related hospital deaths over last three days The Telegraph & Argus14:14Bradford UK Coronavirus

No further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today by Bradford hospitals The Telegraph & Argus14:17Bradford UK Coronavirus

Meghan and Harry

Royal family's website shares update on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet HELLO! Magazine13:03
Meghan Markle could be returning to the UK very soon Marie Claire12:46
Queen may have 'insulting plan' for if Harry and Meghan keep using royal titles Daily Star10:50
Lilibet is finally added to line of succession on Royal Family website Mail Online13:13
Harry’s revelations must be a palace revolution or they are nothing Evening Standard12:04

Cuba Protests

Cuban-American bishop says Cubans are “being massacred” Aleteia15:00
South Fla. Cuban American sends care packages to Cuba WPTV, Florida14:19
Andalusia stands out in demonstrations of solidarity with Cuba Prensa Latina15:51
Flotilla returns to South Florida after lighting up sky off Cuba in show of support WSVN-TV, Miami01:51
Cuba’s socialism has been a total failure International Liberty (Weblog)19:51

British and Irish Lions

Brian O’Driscoll calls for changes to the Lions’ centre partnership for second test Pundit Arena09:35
Mako Vunipola defends accusations of foul play from Rassie Erasmus Evening Standard12:23
'Elephant in room' - Biggar's role in second Test questioned over latest HIA RugbyPass11:07
First blood, injuries and a new threat | Lions Weekly Round-up #5 RugbyPass12:48
Erasmus goes after Lions player's 'reckless and dangerous' act RugbyPass10:16

South Africa Protests

South Africa unrest death toll jumps to more than 300 Al Jazeera19:25Jacob Zuma South Africa Africa

Death toll from South Africa unrest now at 337 RTE16:19Jacob Zuma South Africa Africa

Zimbabwe: Central bank to keep rates unchanged AllAfrica09:19South African Economy Banking Industry News World Banking

Central bank to keep rates unchanged The Herald23:06South African Economy Banking Industry News World Banking

ANCYL members protests outside the Verulam Court as alleged unrest suspects appear South African Broadcasting Company12:48ANCYL Africa South Africa

Law enforcement on high alert as seven appear in court for unrest murders in Phoenix IOL12:54ANCYL Africa South Africa

British & Irish Lions rally in second half to win first Test against South Africa The Guardian19:48British and Irish Lions South Africa Rugby Union

Second-half fightback allows Lions to draw first blood in crucial Cape Town Test Daily Maverick20:28British and Irish Lions South Africa Rugby Union

Mobilizing in disorder Africa is a Country05:10Jacob Zuma South Africa Africa

South Africa: Calm restored to most places - president Radio New Zealand02:45Jacob Zuma South Africa Africa

Coronavirus Protests

Australia’s anti-lockdown protesters slammed as Sydney outbreak grows Evening Standard17:14Sydney Australia Coronavirus Australia

Australian Police Warn of Mass Arrests if Anti-Lockdown Protesters Return to Sydney Voice of America10:48Sydney Australia Coronavirus Australia

French parliament approves bill forcing vaccination for medical workers & greater health pass use amid growing protests RT11:53France Protests France Coronavirus France

France passes law that makes special Covid-19 passports, vaccines mandatory Hindustan Times04:48France Protests France Coronavirus France

Protests against the Tokyo Olympics erupt across Japan as COVID-19 cases continue to surge World Socialist Web Site05:08Tokyo 2020 Covid Japan

Tokyo Olympic Games Opening Ceremony held amid protests, rising COVID-19 cases Orange County Register15:56Tokyo 2020 Covid Japan

Tunisia's parliament suspended after violent Covid protests CBS News11:52Tunisia Protests Tunisia Tunisia Coronavirus

Clashes in Tunisia after president ousts PM amid Covid protests IBTimes (US)10:55Tunisia Protests Tunisia Tunisia Coronavirus

Police investigate after ex-nurse compares NHS staff to Nazis at anti-vax and anti-lockdown rally Sky News11:56UK Lockdown NHS UK Coronavirus

Who is Kate Shemirani? Anti-vaxxer speech investigated over ‘Nuremberg’ cry The Week (UK)12:56UK Lockdown NHS UK Coronavirus

UK Covid Vaccine

Piers Morgan says he's 'slowly coming out the other side' as he battles Covid Mirror.co.uk10:26
UK at disadvantage compared to EU countries due to Covid travel rules LBC News08:30
Covid vaccines 'thrown in bin' as demand among under-30s dries up Metro.co.uk15:03
Where in the UK the new Covid variant was found amid calls to get vaccinated The Bolton News10:03
Nicola Sturgeon accused of 'humiliating' Covid vaccine failure over key target Daily Record16:45

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