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Australia Day: Thousands defy Covid rules in ‘Invasion Day' protests

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The disputed celebration marks the start of Australia's colonisation
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Australia approves Pfizer vaccine amid concerns over global supply of Oxford jab

The vaccine has been approved for people aged 16 years and above and would be given in two doses to each recipient
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New Zealand's new Covid case identified as South African variant

2 days ago | The Independent

Woman, 56, thought to have contracted illness from fellow traveller while quarantining at Auckland hotel
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Neil O'Brien: Five lessons from the pandemic

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'Highly likely' New Zealand woman was infected with Covid variant in hotel quarantine

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‘An attempt at irony?': North Korea criticises Australia's human rights record at UN

5 days ago | The Independent

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Google threatens to block search in Australia if country passes new law

5 days ago | The Independent | 2 articles

Google and Facebook officials call the new code ‘unworkable”' as PM Scott Morrison hits back at the company for its threat to pull out
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Jacinda Ardern suggests relationship with US will be ‘a lot easier' under Biden

6 days ago | The Independent

‘Shared values' will help diplomatic relations, says PM
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Arsenal confirm loan signing of ‘exceptional talent' Odegaard

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UK hotel quarantine confirmed for Brits returning from 30 high-risk countries

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Thomas Tuchel admits he's still coming to terms with being new Chelsea boss

Thomas Tuchel says he plumped for experience over youth after selecting his first Chelsea XI following his managerial appointment. Read more ...

Halsey is expecting her first child as she announces surprise pregnancy

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Chelsea vs Wolves - Premier League: live score, lineups and updates

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How Thomas Tuchel can line Chelsea up to get the best out of Frank Lampard's...

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The Wanted's Tom Parker gets Covid-19 jab and urges fans to ‘get it done'

The Wanted singer Tom Parker, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year has received his first coronavirus vaccine. Read more ...

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