Pandemic
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WHO declares mpox a global health emergency
Speed Read An outbreak of the viral disease formerly known as monkeypox continues to spread in Africa
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'The end result is all of humanity degraded'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Despite the pandemic and environmental alarm, the cruise industry is soaring
In the Spotlight Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian all went into 2024 with record high bookings
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Brexit, Matt Hancock and black swans: five takeaways from Covid inquiry report
The Explainer UK was 'unprepared' for pandemic and government 'failed' citizens with flawed response, says damning report
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Gas masks and loo rolls: why 'preppers' are on the rise
Under The Radar Doomsday community has expanded from 'Rambo wannabes' to 'Tesco regulars'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The bird flu fight is faltering
Talking Points Are pandemic lessons going unheeded?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Has the international pandemic treaty lost its way?
Under The Radar 'Wrangling and disinformation' mean plans for a global preparedness agreement are close to crumbling
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The lasting changes of the post-pandemic dining era
The Explainer The newest of new normals
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Covid-19: where we are now
The Explainer Infections and hospitalisations continue to rise as a highly contagious new Covid subvariant spreads rapidly across the UK
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Last updated
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Kim Jong Un at 40: the distinctive leadership style of the North Korean dictator
Talking Point Ruthless at home yet pragmatic abroad, Kim is more secure than when he came to power over a decade ago
By The Week UK Published
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The Year Unwrapped: Venezuela, the price of gold and pandemic art
Podcast Is Venezuela the battleground of 2023's big conflicts? Why is the price of gold rising? And are we ready to paint the pandemic?
By The Week Staff Published
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Michelle Mone: the 'worst PR comeback since Prince Andrew'?
Talking Point Baroness admits in BBC interview that she and her family will gain millions in profit from government PPE deal
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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China's pneumonia cases: should we be worried?
The Explainer Experts warn against pushing 'pandemic panic button' following outbreak of respiratory illness
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published
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'To claim living in tents is a choice is seriously wrong'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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