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How the Delta variant upends assumptions about the coronavirus

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals · 5:22 PM UTC

The Delta variant is the fastest, fittest and most formidable version of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 the world has encountered, and it is upending assumptions about the disease even as nations loosen restrictions and open their economies, according to virologists and epidemiologists.

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Business

BusinessAon, Willis scrap $30 bln merger over monopoly concerns, delay
BusinessU.S.-listed Chinese companies must disclose government interference risks -SEC official
BusinessLockheed second quarter profit misses even as space business boosts sales
BusinessFed now facing twin inflation, growth risks as virus jumps and supply chains falter

U.S.

U.S.EXCLUSIVE U.S. will not lift travel restrictions, citing Delta variant -official
U.S.Biden nominates top prosecutors, including one to oversee Jan. 6 riot cases
U.S.Trump ally Barrack pleads not guilty in UAE lobbying case
U.S.New York City issues vaccine mandate for city workers to fight Delta variant

Olympics

Olympics · 5:31 PM UTCSchoolgirl scoops skateboarding gold as Japan warms to the Games

Japan struck more gold on Monday to lead the medals table as sentiment towards the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics appeared to shift, and local fans defied organisers to grab a glimpse of the Games.

OlympicsSwimming-Ecstatic Aussie coach goes viral with medal-worthy celebrations
OlympicsBasketball 3x3-Serbian men, U.S. women stay perfect in Games debut
OlympicsSwimming-Titmus downs Ledecky in first showdown, 'Re-Peaty' gold for Britain
OlympicsTOKYO OLYMPICS: What you need to know right now

Europe

Europe · 3:06 PM UTCSouthern Europe battles wildfires as north cleans up after floods

Wildfires burned in regions across southern Europe on Monday, fuelled by hot weather and strong winds, as some northern countries cleaned up after a weekend of torrential rain and flooding.

EuropeGreek tourism faces tense 'summer of patience'
EuropeGerman business morale down on supply shortages, virus fears
EuropeDutch ease EU COVID-19 travel restrictions, extend festival ban
EuropeGreece recommends COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12-15

The Great Reboot

The Great RebootDisabled workers fear COVID-19 silver lining to fade as 'old normal' returns
The Great RebootAnalysis: U.S. manufacturers take a double hit from labor and materials
The Great RebootEverybody take the week off, Wall Street firm tells staff
The Great RebootFrom 'congratulations' to 'fully canceled': California cafe owners hit roadblock

China

China'The sky has fallen': Chinese farmers see livelihoods washed away by floods
ChinaIn 'frank' talks, China accuses U.S. of creating 'imaginary enemy'
ChinaChina's new private tutoring rules put billions of dollars at stake
ChinaChina reports most COVID-19 cases since end-Jan, Nanjing starts 2nd mass testing

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificPakistan reopens Afghanistan border crossing held by Taliban
Asia PacificPhilippines' Duterte taunts ICC, saying war on drugs far from over
Asia PacificSoutheast Asia's COVID-19 cases hit new highs, Malaysian doctors protest
Asia PacificAustralia sees COVID-19 cases climb, police warn against protest repeat

Environment

EnvironmentStrained G20 climate talks could yet deliver progress on coal
EnvironmentBack to Nature: Colombian officials free nearly 2,000 rescued animals
EnvironmentTorrential rains kill over 160 in India, dozens trapped in landslides
EnvironmentRhino and elephant poaching declines in Namibia

Media

MediaFacebook and tech giants to target attacker manifestos, far-right militias in database
MediaUrban legend: Why Alibaba’s John Caplan is bullish on cities
MediaTokyo Olympics opening draws 16.7 million U.S. TV viewers, a 33-year low
MediaChina criticises NBC Olympics broadcast for 'incomplete map'

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessAnalysis: Regulators turn spotlight on company sustainability ratings
Sustainable BusinessRegulators to unlock 'black box' of ESG corporate ratings
Sustainable BusinessLawyer who sued Chevron over Ecuador pollution found guilty of contempt
Sustainable BusinessSubway: Time to end 'outrageous' lawsuit over its tuna

Energy

EnergyChevron Phillips Chemical failed to report imports of 18 toxic chemicals, letters show
EnergyTexas power grid sees record-breaking demand during heatwave
EnergyMSC, Fincantieri and Snam to assess hydrogen cruise ship feasibility
EnergyShell greenlights Gulf of Mexico 'Whale' oilfield project

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