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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Christine Van Geyn: Court rejects narrow take on mobility rights in pandemic travel case

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled unanimously in the Taylor case that Canadians have the constitutional right to travel freely within their country, rejecting narrow interpretations of mobility rights that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders bar to pay R$ 70,000 for crowding and breach of pandemic rules in Caraguatatuba

A bar in Caraguatatuba, Brazil, has been fined R$ 70,000 for violating pandemic regulations by allowing large gatherings and operating without the necessary permits.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oral COVID-19 Treatment Limited to Paxlovid Only, Lagrevio Use Suspended

The Korean government has announced that starting next month, the oral COVID-19 treatment will be limited to Paxlovid only, as Lagrevio will no longer be available due to stock depletion.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:37 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania Raises Alarm Over a Surge in Cases of Severe Respiratory Illnesses

Tanzania's Ministry of Health has issued a warning about the recent rise in cases of severe respiratory illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19, urging the public to follow preventive measures.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Pastor Son Hyun-bo, who held in-person worship during COVID, has a fine of 3 million won confirmed.

Pastor Son Hyun-bo, who conducted in-person worship services during COVID-19 restrictions, has had his fine of 3 million won confirmed by the Supreme Court of Korea.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:06 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

African Debt Crisis: "To Break the Cycle, Investment is Necessary"

A significant number of African nations are on the brink of a debt crisis, necessitating investment and local resource transformation to break the cycle of rising debt.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In California: the new law AB 117 signed by Newsom that affects public transport users

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law aimed at stabilizing public transport services in the Bay Area, providing $590 million to support recovery post-COVID-19.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Not the flu and not COVID-19: this winter, Lithuania was hit by another virus

This winter, Lithuania is facing a significant outbreak of a different virus, causing symptoms like cough, runny nose, and fever.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Constitutional Court: You do not have to be in a coma to claim compensation for COVID vaccination

The Czech Constitutional Court ruled that individuals can seek compensation for adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccination without being in a coma.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Eight viruses making people ill in England now full list and symptoms

England is currently facing a rise in illnesses due to eight viruses, particularly norovirus, which has seen a significant increase in cases.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a nasal spray vaccine that offers potential protection against COVID-19, influenza, and pneumonia.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

A new study explains how rare thrombosis occurs after Covid-19 vaccines

A new study reveals the mechanisms behind rare but serious complications following adenovirus-based Covid-19 vaccinations, known as vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT).

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

15 States Have Sued the Donald Trump Administration Over Children's Vaccine Policy

Fifteen U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's new vaccine policy, which limits vaccination recommendations for children at risk of certain diseases.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

South Koreaโ€™s birthrate rises for second year with experts saying โ€˜echo boomersโ€™ behind boost

South Korea's birthrate has increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 254,500 births in 2025, attributed mainly to the rise of 'echo boomers' entering their thirties and recovering marriage rates post-COVID-19.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

South Korea's birth rate at '0.80', rising for the second consecutive year due to increase in marriages post-COVID

South Korea's birth rate has increased to 0.80 for 2025, continuing a two-year trend influenced by a rise in marriages following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Coast Guard reinstates 56 members previously dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines under Biden administration

The U.S. Coast Guard has reinstated 56 members dismissed for refusing the COVID vaccine, citing a significant step for personal freedoms.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Announcing a lawsuit against the Trump administration after changes in vaccine policy

A coalition of 14 states is suing the Trump administration over newly implemented changes in the vaccine policy regarding several diseases, including COVID-19.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tom Kerridge shares โ€˜hardest decision heโ€™s had to makeโ€™ after restaurant struggles

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge discusses the challenges of running his restaurant business and the difficult decision to close some locations after the impacts of Covid-19.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the pandemic and abandonment of treatment help explain the increase in tuberculosis in Campinas

The number of tuberculosis cases in Campinas, Brazil, has risen significantly, reaching 300 in 2025, attributed to treatment abandonment and delayed diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Mauritius: Can Mauritius Save Its Credit Rating?

Mauritius faces challenges in maintaining its credit rating amid economic issues and political inertia following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Toddler with no symptoms 'turned to stone' after catching Covid

A toddler named Lettie was diagnosed with a rare condition linked to a Covid infection that caused severe physical symptoms despite having no prior indicators of illness.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Convicted of Refusing to Serve on the Electoral Board in the 2021 Elections in Catalonia Due to Fear of COVID

A man was fined by the Supreme Court for declining to serve as a poll worker in the 2021 Catalonia elections, citing COVID-19 fears.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Most flu deaths this century were recorded in 2025, ABS finds

In 2025, Australia recorded the highest number of flu deaths this century, surpassing COVID-19 related fatalities for the first time since recent statistics have been tracked.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'New Nostradamus' who predicted Covid says 'catastrophe' is coming โ€“ and it gets worse

Psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker, known for his previous predictions including Covid-19, has warned of significant global upheavals in the coming years, including wars and natural disasters.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Coronation Streetโ€™s Lucy Fallon shares mental health struggle: 'I couldnโ€™t see a way out'

Lucy Fallon, known for her role on Coronation Street, revealed her battle with mental health, including a five-week stay in a psychiatric hospital during the Covid lockdown.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

NVSC: Seven people died from the flu last week, two from COVID-19

Last week in Lithuania, health authorities reported seven flu-related deaths and two from COVID-19, with all deceased individuals suffering from chronic conditions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Unusually young person's death from the flu in Lithuania

A young individual under 50 years old has died from the flu in Lithuania, amid a rising number of flu cases and shortages of medications.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Major project by Quatuor ร‰bรจne: All Beethoven quartets as a cycle

The Quatuor ร‰bรจne is set to commence a live cycle featuring all of Beethoven's quartets in celebration of Beethoven's 200th death anniversary, following the delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

SUPER VACCINE: One nasal spray could replace all seasonal vaccines

Scientists are making significant progress towards a universal vaccine that could protect against colds, flu, COVID-19, and even allergies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tobiasz Bocheล„ski: Grzegorz Braun is a pragmatist, not an idealist

Tobiasz Bocheล„ski discusses the recent loss of support for the Law and Justice party in Poland and reflects on the challenges they faced during their governance, particularly regarding the pandemic and European policies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Negligence in Reporting Foreign Substances in COVID-19 Vaccines from 2021-2024... 14.2 Million Doses Administered

An audit has revealed that South Korea's Disease Control Agency failed to take action after receiving reports of harmful substances in COVID-19 vaccines, leading to the administration of 14.2 million doses.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"We don't want to be pirate fishermen": Danish company wants to rent out Copenhagen's apartments

A Danish company, Landfolk, aims to offer authentic summer houses for rent, expanding into the apartment rental market in Copenhagen amid the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Topol: Covid and war? The life we pushed aside with abundance has returned

Former Czech Prime Minister Petr Topol reflects on the return of life and priorities overshadowed by the pandemic and war.

Feb 22 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The Activities of the Ski Coach Shocked โ€“ Pia Pekonen Speaks Now

Pia Pekonen, assistant coach of Finland's women's ski team, faced criticism for attending a crowded ice hockey match without a mask amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Booster Vaccines Against COVID-19. Scientists Checked Their Effectiveness

A study by researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of Oxford evaluated the effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccines, revealing their significant impacts on older populations.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Finnish Team Coaches Without Masks in Milan Ice Hall โ€“ Expert's Harsh Critique

Finnish ski star Iivo Niskanen's race ended prematurely due to illness, raising concerns about the team's COVID-19 protocols after coaches were spotted in Milan without masks.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

To become a nurse in a government hospital, one must complete this course, which takes this much time.

The nursing field has rapidly expanded post-COVID-19, with government hospital nursing jobs considered secure and respectable; aspiring nurses have specific educational pathways to follow.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Nowhere is as good as home. News from the 'Radio Naba' music chart

The article discusses the emergence of the dance punk band Adult DVD from Leeds, England, which gained popularity during the COVID-19 lockdown and has recently released their first single under a new record label.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Worse than COVID? Artificial intelligence threatens white-collar jobs

The article discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence on white-collar jobs, suggesting that many jobs may be at risk of automation.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Dr. Joss Reimer says misinformation a key target as she becomes Canadaโ€™s top doctor

Dr. Joss Reimer emphasizes the importance of tackling health misinformation and rebuilding public trust as she steps into her role as Canadaโ€™s chief public health officer.

Feb 21 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canadaโ€™s incoming top doctor says restoring public trust a top priority

Dr. Joss Reimer, Canada's incoming chief public health officer, emphasizes the importance of combating health misinformation and rebuilding public trust as her main objectives in her new role.

Feb 20 โ€ข 23:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Study on masks and deaths from covid-19 hides methodological flaws; see video

A recent study suggests a correlation between mask usage and excess mortality in Europe, but further analysis indicates potential methodological flaws.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In March, the trial of Abdalรก Bucaram, his son Jacobo, and others in the COVID-19 Testing Case will resume; the trial phase has been open for eleven months

The trial concerning former president Abdalรก Bucaram and others for alleged organized crime related to COVID-19 test kits will continue in March after an extended delay.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cascarรณn

The article critiques the Mexican government's performance over the past years, highlighting failures during the pandemic and the political implications of its actions.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

Speed Skating: From Now on, Four Years of Anger In The Belly

Finn Sonnekalb reflects on his challenging experience at the Winter Olympics in Milan, contrasting it with the difficulties faced by Olympic organizers during the previous games in Beijing.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Former Aikakone Singer Falls Seriously Ill - 'Everything Crumbled'

Former Aikakone vocalist Jasmin Hertzberg discusses her battle with long COVID following a serious illness, impacting her music career and future aspirations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Today on TV: Former Aikakone singer fell seriously ill - "I have been unable to work since then"

Former Aikakone singer Jasmin Hertzberg speaks about her serious illness that has rendered her unable to work since early 2021.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Lives Have Been Improved but More Still Needs to Be Done - President Ramaphosa

President Ramaphosa emphasized the progress made in South Africa over the past three decades since democracy, while acknowledging ongoing challenges that require further efforts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

BioNTech filed a lawsuit against Moderna for patent infringement

BioNTech has sued Moderna in a Delaware federal court, claiming that Moderna's mNEXSPIKE vaccine violates BioNTech and Pfizer's patent for their Comirnaty vaccine.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic

Las Vegas tourism has seen a significant 7.5% decline in 2025, marking the sharpest drop outside the COVID pandemic, despite record passenger numbers at the Harry Reid International Airport.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:15 UTC

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