Coronavirus
Australia news live update: Morrison says Christensen should retire ‘quietly’; new Queensland Covid cases include first reports of Omicron
Five people on board a Sydney Harbour cruise on Friday night have tested positive to Covid, with two likely the new variant. Follow all the day’s news
Matilda Boseley
08, Dec, 2021 @1:23 AM
Covid live: fury after video about No 10 Christmas party emerges; early signs Omicron more transmissible
Early indications Omicron more transmissible than Delta, says Boris Johnson; Nicola Sturgeon says staff should work from home until mid-January
Martin Farrer (now); Léonie Chao-Fong Lucy Campbell, Martin Belam and Samantha Lock (earlier)
08, Dec, 2021 @12:51 AM
‘More cautious’ China shifts Africa approach from debt to vaccine diplomacy
Analysis: After two decades of major financial aid, Beijing is rethinking its strategy on continent amid Covid crisis and fierce competition for power, analysts say
Vincent Ni China affairs correspondent, and Helen Davidson
08, Dec, 2021 @12:24 AM
UK races to deliver booster jabs before Omicron takes hold
NHS halves wait for third jab for over-40s from six to three months in ‘boost to booster programme’
Andrew Gregory Health editor
08, Dec, 2021 @12:01 AM
Multinational running England’s catch-up tuition 90% below enrolment target
MPs told Randstad contract a ‘false economy’ and talks under way to set up new scheme
Sally Weale Education correspondent
08, Dec, 2021 @12:00 AM
PM accused of lying after No 10 officials caught joking about Christmas party
Exchange between Ed Oldfield and Allegra Stratton took place last December days after alleged party took place
Peter Walker, Aubrey Allegretti and Jamie Grierson
07, Dec, 2021 @11:07 PM
Australia’s 2021 Google search year in review: sport, Covid news and home DIY dominate
Victorians, having endured the most days locked down in the world, lost interest in coronavirus compared with Queensland and NSW counterparts
Josh Taylor
07, Dec, 2021 @10:00 PM
Cover-ups and credibility: Johnson’s denials no longer carry much weight
Analysis: perceived gulf between reality and No 10’s statements is making matters worse for government
Rowena Mason Deputy political editor
07, Dec, 2021 @8:57 PM
Leaked letter suggests Foreign Office covered up PM’s involvement in dog airlift from Kabul, MP claims – as it happened
Latest updates: PM denies claim from Foreign Office whistleblower
Andrew Sparrow
07, Dec, 2021 @7:20 PM
Scientists find ‘stealth’ version of Omicron that may be harder to track
Variant lacks feature that allows probable cases to be distinguished among positive PCR tests
Ian Sample and Peter Walker
07, Dec, 2021 @7:11 PM
Travel bans not the answer to Omicron variant, WHO says
Flight restrictions won’t stop spread of variant, Europe official says, as archbishop denounces ‘travel apartheid’
Andrew Gregory Health editor
07, Dec, 2021 @7:09 PM
‘Never happened before’: lack of hospitality staff forces Melbourne bar to close its doors
With lockdown restrictions finally lifted, bars and venues are facing a new, unexpected challenge
Caitlin Cassidy
07, Dec, 2021 @4:30 PM
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