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Shanghai fences up residential buildings to curb COVID-19

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3 years ago

April 25, 2022

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Shanghai authorities have put up fences outside residential buildings in a bid to curb a growing cluster of COVID-19 infections

It’s sparking a fresh outcry over the nation’s lockdown measures, which have forced much of the city’s 25 million people to stay indoors.

The two-metre high fences have prompted a series of complaints from local residents, many have been unable to access essential items or care for weeks.

One user took to the social media platform, Weibo to vent their frustration about the new measures. They asked “isn’t this a fire hazard?”

Meanwhile, Beijing will require everyone living or working in COVID-affected areas to take three tests this week.

Authorities have placed dozens of buildings under lockdown measures in the capital, which reported 22 new cases on Saturday.

It comes as retail workers continue to work long hours and sleep at work to keep residents fed.

“Basically, there is no time to rest, we are busy all day, even during meals if the neighbourhood committee members turn up to pick up orders or have a request, we will assist them immediately or solve whatever problems they may have.”
SUPERMARKET MANAGER ZHANG WEI

After spending the night in a sleeping bag, Wei prepares over 3,000 orders of vegetables, meat and essentials to send out to locked down residents.

Around 40 staff are believed to be working working long days to fill online orders from neighbouring compounds.

The U.S. recently ordered non-essential government staff to leave the city amid the ongoing restrictions.

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US government shutdown delays crucial jobs data

Investors navigate uncertainty as U.S. government shutdown delays jobs data, impacting global markets. #markets #usshutdown #jobs

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11 minutes ago

October 3, 2025

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Investors navigate uncertainty as U.S. government shutdown delays jobs data, impacting global markets. #markets #usshutdown #jobs

Across the Pacific, attention is on the looming U.S. government shutdown, though investors appear to be looking through the uncertainty for now.

U.S. jobs data, expected this week, has been delayed due to the shutdown, adding another layer of uncertainty for global markets.

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US intel backs Ukraine strikes

Trump approves increased Pentagon role in Ukraine, aiming to weaken Russian funding and considering missile supplies. #ukrainewar #russia #tickernews

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2 hours ago

October 3, 2025

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Trump approves increased Pentagon role in Ukraine, aiming to weaken Russian funding and considering missile supplies. #ukrainewar #russia #tickernews

President Trump has approved deeper Pentagon and intelligence agency involvement for Ukraine, a move seen as a major escalation.

The plan aims to cripple key Russian facilities, directly threatening the Kremlin’s war funding.

At the same time, Washington is weighing the supply of Tomahawk and other powerful missiles to strengthen Ukraine’s arsenal.

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Yom Kippur synagogue attack in Manchester leaves two dead

Synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur kills two; suspect shot dead by police in terror incident

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6 hours ago

October 3, 2025

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Synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur kills two; suspect shot dead by police in terror incident

In Short:
– Two people were killed when a man drove into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard during Yom Kippur.
– The suspect, wearing an explosive-like vest, was shot dead by police; two further arrests followed.

Two people were killed on Thursday when a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard outside a synagogue during Yom Kippur ceremonies, UK police confirmed.

This was a vile terrorist attack that attacked Jews, because they are Jews.

Antisemitism is a hatred that is rising, once again. Britain must defeat it, once again.

To every Jewish person in this country: I promise that I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the… pic.twitter.com/DAd9OaGNMc

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) October 2, 2025

The suspect, reportedly wearing a vest resembling an explosive device, was shot dead by police after they responded to the incident at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Northern England.

British authorities declared the attack a terrorist incident. The police suggested they were aware of the attacker’s identity but could not verify it at that moment. Following the attack, two additional arrests were made.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, having interrupted his participation in a European summit to address the situation, pledged enhanced security measures for Jewish communities, noting rising antisemitism in the UK since the conflict escalation following Hamas’s October 7 assault on Israel.

We are deeply concerned by reports of a violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester today. We unequivocally condemn this act of violence. pic.twitter.com/niGBdI4heB

— MCB (@MuslimCouncil) October 2, 2025

Starmer expressed solidarity with the Jewish community, acknowledging their fears and confirming his commitment to counteract rising hatred.

Injured Victims

As the situation unfolded, three other individuals remained in serious condition.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene as police evacuated vulnerable individuals from the synagogue, where many attendees were in traditional dress.

The prompt actions of security staff and law enforcement were credited with preventing further harm. King Charles expressed his deep shock and sorrow regarding the incident.