Meningococcal disease: NSW residents warned to be alert for symptoms after third death

06/12/2022 00:29 The Guardian

There have been 29 meningococcal cases in New South Wales this year, with with authorities saying it can be fatal within hours if left untreatedFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPeople in New South Wales are being warned to be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal disease after the death of a third person in the state this year.NSW Health says there have been 29 cases reported this year, the majority due to meningococcal B strain of the infection. Continue reading...

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London mosque denies it advised school all prayers could be deferred

Statement says it made clear to Michaela community school that ‘in winter it would not be possible to pray later’One of the UK’s most prominent mosques has denied providing advice to the Michaela community school that all afternoon prayers could be deferred, disputing claims heard in court.Kat...

18/04/2024 16:27 The Guardian

Germany arrests two dual nationals on suspicion of plotting attacks for Russia

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18/04/2024 16:16 The Guardian

Europe: Brussels proposes free movement deal for UK’s 18- to 30-year-olds – as it happened

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18/04/2024 15:31 The Guardian

UN watchdog warns Australia after failure to provide timely report on detention conditions

Body says no update has been made on treatment of prisoners one year after it accused Australia of a ‘clear breach’ of its obligations under anti-torture treatyGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe United Nations’ anti-torture watchdog has issued a blunt...

18/04/2024 15:00 The Guardian

Middle East crisis: UN security council to vote on granting membership to Palestine – as it happened

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18/04/2024 14:19 The Guardian

Political tensions simmer behind Poland’s Venice Biennale entry

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18/04/2024 14:08 The Guardian

US lawmakers Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna seek to ban trade in water rights

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18/04/2024 13:00 The Guardian

War, grief and hope: the stories behind the World Press Photo award-winners

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18/04/2024 12:30 The Guardian

EasyJet cuts winter losses despite cancelled flights due to Israel-Gaza war

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18/04/2024 11:44 The Guardian

‘My soul mate’: Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who has died aged 53

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18/04/2024 11:41 The Guardian

Husband of jailed Russian blogger signs up for Ukraine war to secure her release

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18/04/2024 11:33 The Guardian

First Thing: Arizona Republicans again block effort to repeal near-total abortion ban

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18/04/2024 10:22 The Guardian

Seven CEO James Warburton departs network

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18/04/2024 08:31 The Guardian

Seven boss departs – as it happened

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18/04/2024 08:28 The Guardian

Australia needs a plan for war to ‘focus the national mind’, Michael Pezzullo says

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18/04/2024 06:12 The Guardian

Australia plans for a ‘less certain’ future in Asia — one where the US may not remain the dominant force

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18/04/2024 06:12 The Guardian

‘Russia doesn’t care’: Sweden sounds alarm over unsafe oil fleet

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18/04/2024 04:00 The Guardian

China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet

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18/04/2024 00:26 The Guardian

Nasa chief warns China is masking military presence in space with civilian programs

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18/04/2024 00:22 The Guardian

Drug shortages, now normal in UK, made worse by Brexit, report warns

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Experts warn GPs on prescribing antipsychotic drugs for dementia

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17/04/2024 21:02 The Guardian

Far-right US Senate candidate tells crowd to ‘strap on a Glock’ before elections

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17/04/2024 21:01 The Guardian

Columbia president assailed at highly charged antisemitism Congress hearing

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Former Royal Mail chair apologises for ‘tragic’ Post Office prosecutions

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