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Covid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutation

Concern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.

Hong Kong's embattled pro-democracy newspaper to close

Police arrested five editors and executives and froze $3.27m in assets linked to paper.

They relied on Chinese vaccines. Now they're battling outbreaks

New York Times: A cautionary tale in the global effort to fight Covid-19.

'Blindsided by China': Great Barrier Reef on endangered list

Great Barrier Reef faces removal from World Heritage Site list in embarrassing blow.

Fight over Covid's origins renews debate on risks of lab work

New York Times: Questions raised about how scientists should study viruses.

Wuhan lab shortlisted for science prize

Wuhan Institute of Virology has been short-listed for "identifying" the coronavirus.

US sends 2.5 million vaccine doses to Taiwan

Donation tripled as a gesture to 'a family member to the world's democratic countries'.

Covid-19 Delta variant quickly taking over the world

The Delta variant threatens a new Covid-19 outbreak in NSW, and Australia is not alone.

Covid lab leak evidence 'overwhelming', claim scientists

The chance that Covid-19 emerged naturally in animals is 'one in a million', pair claim.

China's 'bat woman' at the centre of pandemic storm speaks out

New York Times: In rare interview, virologist said speculation about Wuhan lab baseless.

In China's latest outbreak, doctors say the infected get sicker, faster

New York Times: Doctors say the symptoms are different and more dangerous.

Chinese official dies during probe into ultramarathon deaths

Twenty-one runners died when a storm hit the mountain on which they were competing.

Chinese researchers find 24 new coronaviruses in bats

One of the newly identified coronaviruses is the second-closest genetically to Covid-19.

Obituary: Vonnie Cave remembered for photography, gardening

Vonnie Cave was a renowned gardener, photographer, author and traveller.

Whanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health Act

Whanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health Act.

China hit by devastating Covid-19 outbreak

An outbreak of the new Delta variant is spreading in Guangzhou like never before.

China returns to its strict Covid limits to fight a new outbreak

New York Times: Beijing is struggling with variants and questions about its vaccines.

Chris Carter: What next for Afghanistan?

Opinion: Nato withdrawal is understandably viewed with apprehension - what NZ can do.