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Pressure mounts on British PM amid soaring Omicron cases

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The UK Prime Minister is under increased pressure to enforce restrictions amid rising cases of Omicron – but the question is, will he?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing pressure from all sides. From health chiefs warning of a winter catastrophe, and a party fed up with restrictions, threatening to turf him if the UK reimposes lockdowns.

Boris Johnson stopped short of announcing new measures, urging British citizens to instead take matters into their own hands, and exercise caution.

More than 91,000 covid cases were reported across the UK in just one day – the second highest on record.

Health chiefs want further curbs on how many people can gather together and have called for venues to shut once again.

His party is worried about the impact restrictions are having on business and the economy post-Brexit.

But leaked notes from the Scientific Advisory Group suggests hospital admissions across the UK could reach 3000 a day without intervention.

How other nations are responding to the

Many governments within the EU and the US are confronting similar dilemmas over how hard to come down in the face of Omicron.

The World Health Organization the strain appears to be 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.

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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China seeks to establish itself as EV leads

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China’s dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market is reshaping the global automotive landscape, as acknowledged by Elon Musk, who views Chinese car companies as Tesla’s most formidable competitors.

 

Beyond being a manufacturing hub, China has excelled in EV development, influencing the industry across resource refining, battery production, software, and manufacturing. Established brands such as Audi, Toyota, and BMW are now collaborating with Chinese partners for EV platforms, batteries, and production. This shift is evident in Australia, where China-made car sales have surged 16-fold in the last five years, and top-selling EVs are predominantly Chinese.

Leading Chinese brands like BYD, SAIC Motor’s MG, and Chery are making significant strides in Australia, with ambitious plans and models that outperform established competitors. China’s impact extends beyond its borders, making it a driving force in the global EV market, shaping growth, innovation, and competition in sustainable mobility.

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Is remote learning here to stay?

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The Great Transformation – how will we learn in the futre?

 
The rise of the digital age has transformed news, media and entertainment and there are signs that it may affect education as well.

Host of The Great Transformation Professor Tim Harcourt from the University of Technology Sydney, gives his predictions about how we will learn in the future.

#featured #the great transformation #tgt

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Can this climate group agree on anything?

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The global climate summit has hit a roadblock as delegates clash over the contentious issue of a fossil fuel phase-out.

 
Tensions reached a fever pitch after OPEC nations vehemently pushed back against the proposed measures, leading to an impasse that threatens progress on tackling climate change.

As world leaders gathered in an effort to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and limit global warming, the negotiations took an unexpected turn.

The deadlock has left environmental activists around the world frustrated, as hopes were high for a breakthrough agreement. #featured #climate #cop28

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