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England scraps vaccine passport plans

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out on Tuesday his plans to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in the winter months, announcing a decision to scrap the introduction of vaccine passports

The British government has abandoned plans to introduce so-called COVID passports in England, and will take steps to end some of its emergency powers that were enacted to fight the pandemic.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will formally set out on Tuesday his plans to manage the crisis in the winter months.

Johnson’s under fire from some in his Conservative Party for raising taxes to fix a health and social care crisis.

Health Minister Sajid Javid said on Sunday that he did not anticipate more lockdowns and that the COVID passports would not be introduced in England.

Under the plan, people would have had to use the passes to prove their vaccination status to enter some venues, such as nightclubs.

The government will depend instead on vaccines and testing to defend the public

Javid also told the BBC he was not “anticipating any more lockdowns” but would not take the measure off the table, and that he wanted to end PCR tests for travelers as soon as possible.

The Night Time Industries Association trade body which represents the nightlife business, welcomed the u-turn.

Britain has one of the highest official COVID-19 death tolls in the world.

But its vaccination rate is also high — latest government figures show 80% of adults have had two vaccine doses.

Reuters

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U.S. and partners will impose new sanctions on Iran

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Regional tensions in the Middle East continue to flare.

His departure marks the culmination of a contentious episode that underscores the challenges media outlets face in managing internal dissent.

Berliner’s departure was prompted by his decision to publish a lengthy critique of NPR in the Free Press, a media outlet separate from NPR, violating NPR’s policy against staff publishing work for other outlets without permission.

His critique, spanning 3,000 words, delved into perceived shortcomings within NPR’s coverage.

In response to his breach of policy, Berliner faced a five-day suspension without pay.

Resignation letter

However, he opted to resign instead, posting his resignation letter on an unspecified platform, where he specifically pointed to the new CEO’s allegedly divisive views as a factor in his decision.

Berliner’s public criticism and subsequent resignation highlight the tension between journalistic integrity, organisational policies, and freedom of expression within media institutions.

His actions raise questions about the balance between internal dissent and organisational loyalty, as well as the role of leadership in fostering an environment conducive to constructive criticism.

The incident underscores the challenges faced by media organisations in navigating internal dissent and maintaining cohesion amid diverging perspectives.

Berliner’s departure serves as a reminder of the complexities inherent in managing editorial independence and organisational cohesion within newsrooms.

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Wars to dominate G7 talks in path to peace

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Efforts to end wars in the Middle East and Ukraine will dominate this week’s meeting of Group of Seven foreign ministers, host Italy’s top diplomat Antonio Tajani said.

Gathering on the picturesque island of Capri from April 17-19, the ministers from major Western powers will present a united front in demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and a de-escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran.
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The ministers from the United States, Italy, Germany, Japan, France, Britain and Canada will also reiterate full backing for Ukraine in its two-year war against a more powerful Russia.

“It is not easy in this moment. But I think diplomacy is crucial,” Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Reuters ahead of the three-day gathering that he will chair. “Our international position is very clear … We are united. This is crucial.”

But having a unified position has not been enough to bring peace either to Ukraine or the Middle East.

The Israelis have resisted repeated calls to halt their Gaza offensive, while in Ukraine the momentum on the battlefield has shifted in Russia’s favour, with the West seemingly incapable of providing Kyiv with the weaponry it desperately needs.

Tajani said it was crucial for Ukraine to keep the Russians at bay, adding that both the head of NATO Jens Stoltenberg and the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba would be in Capri to discuss the conflict.

“If there is a defeat of Ukraine, it’s impossible to achieve an agreement. Defeat is not a good bridge for peace.

For this we need to back Ukraine. But the final goal is peace. Peace with justice. Justice, Russia, outside Ukraine,” Tajani said, speaking in English.

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