Moscow enters lockdown after record COVID-19 cases

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4 years ago

October 29, 2021

Natasha Schapova

Russia recorded 1,159 deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours

Moscow has locked down after facing record deaths and infections from Covid-19.

Shops, restaurants and schools have shut with only pharmacies and supermarkets remaining open.

Workers across the city will have 9 days off, in an effort to repress infections.

In the past day there have been 1,159 deaths from covid and 40,096 new infections across Russia in the past day.

This will mark the first major lockdown since June 2020.

The country’s overall covid death toll officially sits at more than 230,000 with the actual number predicted to be higher than the released government figures.

Vaccination within Russia remains low, with only 32.8% of people being vaccinated, one of the lowest numbers in Europe.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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18 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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