China’s economic growth slumps sharply after Covid lockdowns
Shutdown of cities takes its toll, while property market remains in crisis and global outlook darkens China’s economic growth has slowed sharply in the second...
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Australia news live: NSW follows WA and ACT to reduce Covid reinfection window to four weeks; Albanese to open energy forum
Vaccines and antivirals not enough to combat Australian Omicron surge, experts warn Get our free news app, morning email briefing and daily news podcast A...
Pfizer to offer all its drugs not-for-profit to 45 lower-income countries
Company launches ‘healthier world’ accord in Davos and speaks to other pharma firms about similar steps Pfizer has announced it is to supply all its...
Biden and South Korean president mull expanding joint military exercises
US president willing to meet Kim Jong-un, while Seoul says deployment of US ‘strategic assets’ was discussed Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart, Yoon...
Lula launches campaign to reclaim Brazilian presidency from Bolsonaro
Leftwinger tells rally that public must unite against far-right incumbent’s ‘incompetence and authoritarianism’ Brazil’s former leader Luiz Inació Lula da Silva has kickstarted what he...
Songs, tears and reunions: New Zealand welcomes back visitors as border reopens after two years
Vaccinated people from about 60 visa-waiver countries now able to enter as part of pandemic reopening plan Coronavirus – latest updates Māori songs, tearful embraces...
South Africa may be entering fifth Covid wave earlier than expected
Rise in infections appears to be driven by Omicron sub-variants, say health officials South Africa may be entering a fifth Covid wave earlier than expected...
Beijing halts weddings and funerals and closes schools in Covid fightback
Stockpiling rife as city acts in attempt to avoid Shanghai-style lockdown Beijing has closed schools and suspended weddings and funerals in the city of 22...
Australia politics live news: Penny Wong says PM ‘refusing to take responsibility in the Pacific’; 50 Covid deaths
Foreign minister accuses Labor of ‘playing politics’ on national security after Penny Wong criticises Scott Morrison for ‘refusing to take responsibility in Pacific’; at least...
‘Like a football idol’: Bolsonaro claws back support after poor Covid response
President is touring Brazil in bid to win back voters before October election – and appears to be making headway He came on horseback and...
