The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a disease to spread through the air, in a bid to avoid the confusion early in the COVID-19 pandemic that some scientists have said cost lives. CBC | World News
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Locals ‘living like rats’ in Canary Islands shanty town yards from tourists’ hotels
Gran Canaria’s booming tourist scene has come at a heavy price for some. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Humza Yousaf dubbed ‘embarrassing laughing stock’ as First Minister’s Questions row erupts
The SNP leader faced a pincer movement from Labour and the Tories this lunchtime. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Google fires 28 employees who protested its cloud contract with Israeli government
Google said on Thursday it has terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in protests against the company’s cloud contract with the Israeli government. CBC | World News
Read More »Gaza grief image named World Press Photo of the Year
Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem won the prestigious 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award on Thursday for his image of a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her five-year-old niece in the Gaza Strip. CBC | World News
Read More »Prince William’s two-word response as he’s handed get well soon cards for Kate and Charles
Prince William is visiting a surplus food redistribution charity in Sunbury-on-Thames today. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Angry locals rage at sewage flowing in streets and send message to council
Angry locals in a village plagued by sewage spills have turned to toilet humour to vent their frustration – by mocking up funny signs. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Boeing prioritizes profit over safety, whistleblower tells Congress
Boeing whistleblower and engineer Sam Salehpour told the U.S. Congress that the company repeatedly cut corners on the 787 Dreamliner, rushing planes through production and sacrificing safety to prioritize profits. CBC | World News
Read More »Why Jordan, and maybe even Saudi Arabia, helped defend Israel
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Read More »Meghan Markle ‘left disappointed’ after rejecting chance to ‘save’ Royal Family
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have distanced themselves from the Royal Family for years as they repeatedly levelled serious accusations at senior members. Daily Express :: News Feed
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