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Melbourne COVID cases spike to new record despite two month lockdown
COVID cases have spiked in Melbourne, the most locked down city in the world
New coronavirus infections urged to record levels, with 1438 new cases recorded on Thursday.
Health officials have blamed illegal home gatherings to watch a key sporting event for the spike as a hard lockdown to combat the spread of the Delta variant neared two months.
Authorities in Victoria, home to Melbourne, estimated nearly a third of Thursday’s 1,438 new infections could be traced back to home parties last weekend to watch the AFL grand final last week.
“Many of these cases were completely avoidable … I’m not trying to blame anyone, I’m simply trying to explain because a lot of people will be scratching their heads – how could it have gone up by so much, so fast,”
– State Premier Daniel Andrews said.
Officials admitted Thursday’s numbers, a 50% jump to Wednesday’s 950 cases, is a “major setback” in managing the flare-up, as they race to vaccinate the state’s 5.5 million adult population.
Melbourne has been named the most locked-down city in the world
Today’s five deaths include a woman in her 70s and a man in his 80s from the local suburb of Whittlesea, a man in his 70s from Moreland and a man in his 60s and another man in his 90s from Hume.
Mr Andrews said hospitalisations would continue to climb as virus cases surge in the state.
Authorities also announced that Victoria will change its Pfizer vaccination first and second dose interval from six weeks to three weeks at state hubs.
People within the state were already eligible to get their second Pfizer dose after three weeks at GPs, but the premier said following “certainty of supply” the state was able to bring forward the interval period at state-run clinics.
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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics
Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.
Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.
Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.
The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.
Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.
Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.
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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States
Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.
Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.
He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.
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Albanese apologises to Jewish community at Bondi attack memorial
Albanese apologizes to Jewish community, pledges to combat antisemitism after Bondi terror attack during Sydney memorial.
Albanese apologizes to Jewish community, pledges to combat antisemitism after Bondi terror attack during Sydney memorial.
Anthony Albanese has apologised to the Jewish community, saying Australia failed to keep people safe after the Bondi terror attack.
Speaking at a memorial in Sydney, he pledged to confront antisemitism and stand with families and first responders in grief and unity.
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