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Desmond Tutu’s funeral and Kazakhstan clashes: human rights this fortnight – in pictures

A roundup of the coverage of the struggle for human rights and freedoms, from Mexico to Hong Kong Continue reading…

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Covid live: over 90% of community cases in England now Omicron; France reports over 200,000 cases in 24 hours in new record

UK Health Security Agency says most cases in the community now new variant; France records over 208,000 new cases, health minister confirmsUS sets record for new daily Covid cases amid Omicron surgeScotland reports record number of cases as Omicron tak…

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Pandemic hits mental health of women and young people hardest, survey finds

Survey also finds adults aged 18-24 and women more concerned about personal finances than other groupsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageYoung people and women have taken the hardest psychological and financial hit from the pan…

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Oxygen shortages threaten ‘total collapse’ of dozens of health systems

Data reveals Nepal, Iran and South Africa among 19 countries most at risk of running out as surging Covid cases push supplies to limitCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDozens of countries are facing severe oxygen shortages bec…

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Covid vaccines: India export delay deals blow to poorer countries

Efforts in Africa and elsewhere hit by decision not to export Serum’s AstraZeneca jab until end of yearCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageVaccine programmes across Africa and much of the developing world will suffer big delays …

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How many more images of Covid disaster does it take to jolt rich countries into action? | Nesrine Malik

The crisis in India forced the west to respond. But without an ambitious global plan, other nations may suffer similar fatesAs the number of Covid-19 cases rose dramatically in Europe and the US during the early part of last year, something strange see…

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From lockdowns to pool parties: how Covid rules vary around the world

Countries have adopted different rules on business activity, education, socialising and travelCurfews and lockdowns Restrictions have largely been relaxed in most of Brazil’s 26 states, although several continue to limit opening hours for bars, restaur…

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