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Covid-19
The UK headlines this Monday morning all lead with the 20th anniversary of the July 7 2005, terror attacks across London. The attacks killed 52 people and injured more than 700. The headlines ask whether Britain is really any safer now than 20 years ago, and some look at what life in the UK is like for British Muslims. Many publications speak to the survivors and the relatives of the victims.
The headlines roll out as the tributes roll in, with the prime minister and King Charles leading the tributes.
Elsewhere, a new COVID-19 variant is spreading across the UK, and there are fears of a new NHS doctors’ strike amid calls for a pay rise.
In international news, the UK media continues its coverage of the flash flooding in Texas, which has killed at least 81 people, including children. There’s ongoing coverage of the Trump-Musk spat as the world’s wealthiest man launches his own political party in the USA to take on the Democrats and Republicans.
Israel continues to attack Gaza, with at least 38 killed on Sunday. It comes amid ceasefire talks and as Israel’s Netanyahu prepares to head to the USA for a meeting with Donald Trump.
A new Covid-19 variant known as Stratus (XFG and XFG.3) is rapidly spreading in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency reports these subvariants account for around 30% of cases in England, rising sharply in recent weeks.
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VOA says Joe Biden warned there’s “going to be a continued rise in cases” and that the “coming weeks are going to be challenging” because of omicron.
Wales Online says The latest seven-day infection rate across Wales has risen to its highest figure at any stage of the pandemic.
Irish Mirror says the three Coalition party leaders are set to meet on Tuesday to discuss key changes to some of Ireland’s public health measures.
Daily Post says Welsh Government has clarified the guidance over Covid self-isolation after conflicting advice was published online.
Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to update recalled Scottish Parliament as daily cases reach record high at 20,217.
The Guardian says Prof Neil Ferguson, the scientist who helped shape Britain’s coronavirus lockdown strategy, says he is “cautiously optimistic” that Omicron infections have plateaued in London.
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