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Christmas plans in limbo as global COVID cases spike
Coronavirus cases are continuing to spike right around the world, as authorities expect Omicron to become the dominant strain in most countries.
However, there’s some good news for South Africa, with the South African Medical Association now saying the country is “over the curve” of new Omicron infections.
The Association also says the new variant has not caused the death rate to spike, and disease is much less severe than that seen in Delta cases.
In the United Kingdom, Prime minister Boris Johnson warns the situation is “extremely difficult” but no new measures will be imposed for now.
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Britain recorded a further 91,000 new coronavirus cases within the past 24 hours.
Johnson says the data is being reviewed hour by hour as the arguments for tighter restrictions are “finely balanced”
Britain’s main nurses’ union has warned that exhaustion and surging COVID cases among medical staff are pushing them to the breaking point, adding to pressure on the government for new restrictions to curb record numbers of infections driven by the Omicron variant.
Many governments within the EU and the US are confronting similar dilemmas over how hard to come down in the face of Omicron, which appears more transmissible than the previous delta variant that itself led to surges in many parts of the world.Early evidence suggests Omicron may also produce less serious illness — though scientists caution it is too soon to say — and that it could better evade vaccine protection.
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Israel launches its new “Iron Beam” laser system
Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.
Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.
Israel’s Defence Ministry says its new “Iron Beam” laser system will be deployed by year’s end. The technology is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, drones and mortars with precision.
Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in partnership with Elbit Systems, Iron Beam will sit alongside existing defences such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow. Unlike traditional interceptors which can cost tens of thousands of dollars per shot, the laser comes at negligible expense.
Officials call it the world’s first high-power laser interception system to achieve operational maturity, hailing it as a game-changer for modern warfare. Military leaders expect the system to reshape air defence capabilities and cut costs dramatically.
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Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel
Stephen Colbert condemns censorship and calls out Trump in powerful monologue dedicated to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended show.
Stephen Colbert condemns censorship and calls out Trump in powerful monologue dedicated to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended show.
Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue is being hailed as one of the most powerful moments in modern late-night history. Standing on stage at the Ed Sullivan Theatre, Colbert dedicated his show to Jimmy Kimmel and his team after ABC suspended Kimmel’s programme under pressure from Washington.
Colbert called the move “blatant censorship” and directly accused President Trump of acting like an autocrat. “With an autocrat, you cannot give an inch,” he warned, making clear that the stakes reach far beyond late-night comedy.
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Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at Colorado State University
Despite cancellation, 10,000 gathered at CSU to support Charlie Kirk, creating a rally-like atmosphere.
Despite cancellation, 10,000 gathered at CSU to support Charlie Kirk, creating a rally-like atmosphere.
Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, but the event was meant to be cancelled. Despite that, thousands of people still turned up to celebrate his legacy.
As many as 10,000 people turned out, showing the extent of support for the conservative activist. The crowd gathered outside CSU, creating an atmosphere more like a political rally than a cancelled speech.
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