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Origins of Covid-19 – China’s new proposal

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4 years ago

July 30, 2021

William Howard

China is pushing to change the parameters surrounding the second phase of the investigation into the origins of Covid-19

It comes in response to the White House pushing for a deeper probe surrounding allegations that the virus leaked from a lab in Wuhan.

But China’s foreign ministry has suggested a counterproposal as to how the World Health Organisation should look into the orgins.

Spokesperson Zhao says “the study that has already been carried out in phase one…should not be carried out again in the second phase.”

China has been accused over recent times of stalling the investigation and making it difficult for authorities to access relevant information.

Earlier this year, the WHO concluded that the virus did originate from animal-to-person contact and not from a lab.

However, this has been challenged by many western nations who say the experts assembled by the WHO lacked the skills to determine whether or not a lab leak was the cause.

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William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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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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21 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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