Hong Kong tightens COVID-19 quarantine testing measures

Hong Kong is tightening its quarantine testing measures for new arrivals into the city. The move comes after investigations into a new cluster of mutant coronavirus cases suggests they originated at a quarantine hotel.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Nine shot in latest US mass shooting

Nine people have been shot, three critically, in what is thought to be
the largest mass shooting in the capital city of the US state of Rhode
Island.

Police in Providence say it started as a drive-by shooting between
different groups.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Biden hails no masks rule "great day" for US

US President Joe Biden has hailed the announcement that fully
vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks as a "great day" for
the country.

It comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed
its guidelines.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. stocks rebound after Wednesday’s losses

U.S. stocks rebounded strongly Thursday following sharp losses in the
previous session.

Rising inflation remains a concern but investors were buoyed by the
release of updated mask-wearing guidelines.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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CDC says fully vaccinated Americans can discard facemasks

Americans who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can now remove their facemarks in most indoor and outdoor settings.

The Centers for Disease Control hailed the move as evidence of the country's ability to return to normal, despite recording nearly 850 Covid-19 deaths in the United States on Wednesday.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Biden urges people not to panic buy fuel; touts need for infrastructure bill; says Russia not behind pipeline hack;

US president Joe Biden has tried to calm Americans' fear about fuel shortages amid panic-buying following a cyberattack on one of the country's key pipelines.

Although the hackers are thought to be based in Russia, the president says he doesn't believe that Russian government was involved.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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WHO SAYS COVID SITUATION REMAINS "PERILOUS"

The World Health Organisation says the Covid-19 situation remains "perilous" — as new variants, unfair vaccine distribution, and the relaxation of public health measures too soon -- drives transmission.

Speaking at the WHO conference on research and innovation, Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom said cases and deaths are increasing particularly rapidly in south-east Asia.

Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.

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Russian lawmakers mull waiving online privacy after school shooting incident

In the wake of Tuesday's school shooting in the city of Kazan that left 9 dead and dozens more injured, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered to tighten gun control legislation. Some lawmakers suggested waving internet privacy in an attempt to control content promoting violence among teenagers. Critics say Russia's fairly tough gun laws appear insufficient and demand stricter background checks for prospective gun owners. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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KENYA POLICE DISPERSE PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS

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Kenyan police has dispersed pro palestinian protesters in the capital Nairobi.

 

The protesters we're holding a rally in solidarity with Palestinians over Israel attacks on Gaza.

 

Hillary Ayesiga reports from Kampala

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Weekly jobless claims drop

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more
than expected last week.

But despite millions still unemployed there are concerns about a labor
shortage in the country.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Mixing Covid-19 vaccines between doses increases chance of side effects indicates UK trial

A UK trial has indicated that mixing Covid-19 vaccine doses increases the chance of side effects.

The study looked at the impact of alternating first and second doses between the Oxford/Astrazeneca and the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.

Chris Jones has more in London

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Paris hospitals group says children must be vaccinated against Covid-19

The head of the group managing hospitals in Paris says that "we must vaccinate children because they can transmit the disease".

Remi Salomon told French media that "we are entering into a period of uncertainty" with "3-4 difficult months to come".

Ross Cullen reports.

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HOSTILITIES CONTINUE IN MIDDLE EAST

Dozens more rockets have been fired at Israel from Gaza, after fresh Israeli air strikes which have destroyed property and killed senior commanders.

At least 67 people have been killed in Gaza since hostilities escalated from Monday.

7 people have been killed in Israel.

Hundreds of people have been arrested in Israel after street violence between Israeli Arabs and Jews.

International calls for restraint continue - including from UK foreign minister James Cleverly.

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WHO says religious and political gatherings in India contributed to spike in infections

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The World Health Organisation says political and religious gatherings could have led to India's sharp spike in infections.

The country recorded more than 360,000 new infections and more than 4000 deaths on Thursday.

While the daily caseload is lower than its record tally, experts warn that the worst is yet to come.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Australia – Telco facing $50 million dollar fine for phone plans sold to indigenous customers

Australian telco Telstra has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay a $50 million fine plus costs for unconscionable conduct towards 108 indigenous customers who could not understand or afford the phone plans they were sold.

The fine is the second largest to be imposed on an Australian company for breaking the country's consumer laws.

Shaun Bindley reports

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UN Members Call for Immediate Access to Xinjiang

Dozens of human rights groups and western nations have accused China of massive crimes against Uighur muslims at a United Nations meeting.

They also demanded immediate access for UN experts to Xinjiang to investigate alleged abuses there.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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US pipeline restarts fuel supply

America's largest fuel pipeline has restarted after Friday's cyber
attack shut down supply to the east coast.

It's led to shortages and panic buying in multiple states, with some
gas stations running dry.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Dow posts worst day since January

The Dow Jones has just recorded its worst trading day since January
amid fears over rising inflation.

These concerns have impacted investor sentiment for days with the
Nasdaq currently down more than 5 percent for the week.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US CDC recommends Covid-19 vaccine for 12 and up

The US has recommended vaccinating adolescents aged 12 and older with
the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.

The decision lowers the age eligibility allowing around 17 million
young people to get inoculated before the next academic year.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US gas stations run dry amid fuel shortage

Gas stations are running dry up and down the east coast of the U.S.

A cyber attack on the Colonial pipeline that runs from Texas to New
Jersey has triggered shortages and panic buying in some areas.

Giles Gibson reports from Arlington, Virginia.

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