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China scrambles to contain further COVID outbreaks, sticking to zero-COVID policy
China is scrambling to contain its most widespread COVID outbreak since the nation’s first wave that began in Wuhan in 2019
Though subsequent flare-ups have seen higher total case numbers, the current outbreak has spread the furthest.
According to the National Health Commission, 19 of China’s 31 provinces which makes up more than half the country have reported cases since the outbreak began in mid-October.
On Wednesday, the NHC reported 93 new symptomatic cases, the highest daily count in three months.
This approach, which aims to stamp out the virus completely within China’s borders, means even a handful of cases are viewed as a dire threat.
The ongoing outbreak began on October 16
Infections were detected among a tour group of fully vaccinated senior citizens from Shanghai travelling in northern China.
Cases have since quickly ballooned and spread across northern provinces.
By week after October 16, officials from the National Health Commission warned of “multiple scattered local outbreaks” in the north and northwest that were “expanding rapidly.”
Authorities immediately jumped into action, following the playbook that has successfully contained previous outbreaks: mass testing, snap lockdowns, quarantines, travel suspensions and vigilant surveillance.
Officials banned cross-provincial tours across the affected regions. In one popular tourist destination, all residents and tourists were forbidden from leaving their homes.
The capital of Beijing has also tightened entry restrictions into the city, and punished rule-breakers by placing them in criminal detention.
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Big tech’s influence on copyright threatens Australian creators
Michael Miller warns AI’s data exploitation may harm journalists’ rights, reminiscent of past tech threats to Australian media. #bigtech #ai
Michael Miller warns AI’s data exploitation may harm journalists’ rights, reminiscent of past tech threats to Australian media. #bigtech #ai
News Corp Australasia’s executive chairman, Michael Miller warns that the ambition of AI companies to exploit data without fair compensation may undermine the rights of journalists and artists.
The approach of major tech companies during the digital revolution could resurface, threatening Australian media and content creators if copyright laws are eased.
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Man arrested after 100 shots fired in Sydney
Lockdown lifted after 60-year-old man arrested for firing up to 100 shots in Sydney’s Inner West, injuring 16 people
Lockdown lifted after 60-year-old man arrested for firing up to 100 shots in Sydney’s Inner West, injuring 16 people.
– A 60-year-old man was arrested after a shooting incident in Croydon Park, Sydney.
– Approximately 100 shots were fired, injuring one seriously and 16 others requiring treatment.
Officers found multiple firearms at the scene and confirmed that the man used a high-calibre rifle. Acting Assistant Commissioner Trent King described the situation as horrific and unprecedented in Sydney.
Police are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting and how the suspect obtained the firearms and ammunition. Following the incident, one man was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in serious condition, while others were treated for minor injuries.
Ongoing Investigations
The crime scene has been established as investigations continue. Roads in the vicinity remain closed, and motorists are advised to find alternative routes. Police have confirmed that no officers were injured during the operation.
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Trump sends Kushner and Witkoff to Egypt for hostage deal as Gaza crisis deepens
Trump sends Kushner and Witkoff to Egypt for urgent hostage negotiations amid escalating Gaza violence and fragile peace talks.
Trump sends Kushner and Witkoff to Egypt for urgent hostage negotiations amid escalating Gaza violence and fragile peace talks.
President Trump has dispatched Jared Kushner and real estate magnate Steve Witkoff to Egypt in an urgent diplomatic effort to finalise a hostage release agreement. The move marks one of the most significant interventions since Trump’s re-emergence on the global stage, as violence continues to escalate in Gaza.
Both Hamas and Israel have cautiously endorsed the framework of Trump’s peace proposal, though sticking points remain over the terms of prisoner exchanges and territorial concessions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear that Israel will not agree to any conditions that undermine its national security or sovereignty.
On the ground, the humanitarian toll continues to rise, with mounting casualties in Gaza and widespread destruction. Civilians trapped in the conflict zones are pleading for relief and an end to the fighting as world powers scramble to broker a breakthrough.
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