Житель Томска Сергей Самборский, который под видом медработника ухаживал за своей бабушкой в ковидном госпитале, уехал из России в Грузию.

В разговоре с он уточнил, что покинул страну из-за угрозы уголовного преследования.

Он снимал происходящее там на видео и рассказал, что его бабушку не лечили, неправильно кормили и не меняли ей подгузники.

Спустя три дня его разоблачили, и он отправился в Москву, где обратился в Генпрокуратуру и Следственный комитет.

Читайте такжеЖитель Томска под видом врача три дня ухаживал за своей бабушкой в «красной зоне» ковидного госпиталя Когда его разоблачили, он уехал в Москву — и добился проверки прокуратурыЧитайте такжеЖитель Томска под видом врача три дня у…

Составители американского толкового словаря Merriam-Webster назвали главным словом 2021 года существительное «vaccine» («вакцина»).

Также Merriam-Webster выбрал еще десять слов, которые пользователи искали чаще всего в 2021 году.

В 2020 году словарь Merriam-Webster выбрал словом года «пандемию».

Составители толкового словаря английского языка Collins English Dictionary назвали словом 2021 года NFT (non-fungible token, «невзаимозаменяемый токен»).

Пушкина объявил словом 2021 года «спутник».

Данное сообщение (материал) создано и (или) распространено иностранным средством массовой информации, выполняющим функции иностранного агента, и (или) российским юридическим лицом, выполняющим функции иностранного агента.

Институт системного программирования имени Иванникова Российской академии наук (ИСП РАН) объявил тендер на исследование использования искусственного интеллекта для психологической диагностики личности по социальным сетям.

Из документации также следует, что ИСП РАН получил грант на исследование от Аналитического центра при правительстве России (АЦ).

Там подтвердили, что исследование предусматривает в том числе создание «доверенной технологии диагностики свойств личности».

П…

Всемирная организация здравоохранения (ВОЗ) 28 ноября выпустила заявление, в котором изложила все последние данные о новом штамме коронавируса «омикрон».

В нем сказано, что у ВОЗ есть предварительные данные, указывающие на возможный повышенный риск заражения «омикроном» после перенесенного ковида.

Предварительные данные свидетельствуют о существовании повышенного риска повторного заражения с помощью «омикрона» (то есть, люди, у которых раньше был COVID-19, могут легче заразиться с помощью «омикрона») по сравнению с .

О появлении штамма «омикрон» (изначально его хотели назвать «ню») первыми сообщили ученые из Южной Африки в конце ноября.

Известно, что это штамм, обладающий большим количество…

Болельщиков футбольного клуба ЦСКА несколько часов не выпускали с трибун стадиона «ВЭБ-Арена» вечером 28 ноября в Москве после матча Премьер-лиги с петербургским «Зенитом».

Понимаем, что присутствие правоохранительных органов на стадионах по умолчанию направлено на обеспечение безопасности и пресечение противоправных действий, в том числе использования пиротехники.

Однако вместе с тем считаем, что в случае с инцидентом на «ВЭБ-Арене» меры, предпринятые полицией, очевидным образом нарушили комфорт и поставили под угрозу здоровье людей.

С сожалением констатируем, что подобные события крайне негативно влияют не только на имидж РПЛ, но и всего российского футбола в целом.

В пресс-службе ЦСКА в …

К концу ноября ни один игрок так и не пропустил матч Премьер-лиги из-за отсутствия прививки.

Я не отрицаю ковид и не являюсь противником вакцины.

Я не говорю категорически, что не буду прививаться.

И не хочу, чтобы кто-то заставлял меня делать прививку ради того, чтобы иметь возможность передвигаться по миру.

В Сан-Франциско и в Лос-Анджелесе необходимо быть полностью вакцинированным за 14 дней до прохода на стадион или в тренировочный комплекс.

Термин «QR-код» планируется свести к минимуму из-за негативного отношения к нему россиян.

Таким образом власти хотят выявлять заболевших и прервать цепочку заражения вирусом.

Милош Земан сдал положительный тест на коронавирус, поэтому обязан находиться на изоляции. Согласно Конституции, провести церемонию мог только он.

Всех фигурантов дела обвиняют в мошенничестве в особо крупном размере.

Регулятор не смог возбудить дело, потому что нашёл нарушения только на территории одной страны, и передал материалы в ФАС.

По словам юристов, применение технологии может противоречить действующему законодательству по защите персональных данных.

Также им запретят организовывать звонки и отправку сообщений.

Артист подозревает, что попал в «какой-то список».

Главврач учреждения заявил, что диалог не получился, а антипрививочники «не хотят знать правду».

Это сделали, чтобы избежать путаницы и оскорблений.

Народный артист скончался на 73-м году жизни.

После задержания юноша извинился за свои действия.

Специалисты отметили, что пока неизвестно, насколько новый штамм более заразен, может ли он уклоняться от существующего иммунитета, насколько тяжелое течение болезни он вызывает и как реагирует на существующее лечение.

«В зависимости от этих характеристик, если произойдет еще один крупный всплеск COVID-19, вызванный «омикроном», последствия могут быть серьезными», — отметили в ВОЗ.

При этом подобным сайтам нельзя подгружать информацию с зарубежных ресурсов, давать возможность организовывать звонки и записывать аудио- и видеосообщения, следует из проекта постановления.

Вдобавок на социально значимых сайтах не может быть платной информации для пользователей или ссылок на нее или на услуги, кроме государственных.

С 2008 г. авторы словаря выбирают слово года на основании анализа количества запросов в онлайн-словаре.

Так, в 2020 г. этот титул получило слово «пандемия», в 2019-м — «они» (так просят обращаться к себе люди, которые не идентифицируют себя только как мужчину или женщину).

Правительство внесло в Госдуму законопроекты о QR-кодах в общественных местах и на ряде видов транспорта 12 ноября на фоне резкого роста заболеваемости и смертности от COVID-19 в России.

Согласно первому законопроекту (поправки в закон о санитарно-эпидемиологическом благополучии населения), с 1 февраля по 1 июня 2022 г. граждане старше 18 лет при посещении большинства общественных мест, включая заведения общепита и непродовольственные магазины, обязаны будут предъявлять один из документов: QR-код о вакцинации или перенесенном ковиде либо справку о медотводе.

До 1 февраля будет установлен переходный период – вместо них можно будет предъявить ПЦР-тест.

Ваше главное зрелище воскресенья уже на канале!Авария на шахте «Листвяжная», ревакцинация Путина, наезд Бастрыкина на Моргенштерна, казнь человека из-за «Игры в кальмара» и многое другое — разложим всё по полочкам в новом ЧП:https://youtu.be/D2JMcpKamT0

Умер певец и композитор Александр Градский. Ему было 72 года.На днях он попал в больницу с инсультом.https://tass.ru/kultura/13046245

На шахте «Листвяжная», где при аварии погибли более 50 человек, использовались в том числе заклеенные скотчем датчики, которые показывали неправильный уровень концентрации метана, рассказали работники шахты.«Они просто перемычат эти датчики, и все. Этот датчик двусторонним скотчем изнутри проклеивают, чтобы воздух не поступал туда и он не те данные показывал, которые есть на самом деле. Все это видели».https://varlamov.ru/tOTjZaznEW7#hUqj

"Омикрон": страны мира пытаются сдержать распространение нового варианта коронавирусаТочных данных о том, сколько именно людей заболели им к настоящему моменту нет, однако ранее сообщалось о примерно 100 инфицированных, подавляющее большинство из них — в ЮАР.Распространение нового варианта коронавируса, который некоторые эксперты называют "худшим из всех, что мы видели", очень быстро привело к новым ограничениям на поездки из африканских стран.https://www.bbc.com/russian/news-59442715

В одном из отелей Женевы есть номер, который стоит почти 4 миллиона рублей за одну ночь. Этот пентхаус занимает весь этаж, в нем 4 спальни и 6 ванных комнат. В этом же отеле есть варианты попроще — например, ночь в двухместном люксе за 600 тысяч рублей. Для тех, кто мечтал пожить в шикарном отеле, но не решался спустить на это большую сумму денег, Яндекс.Путешествия запускают акцию. В честь Черной пятницы сервис разыгрывает 1 миллион рублей на отель мечты. Чтобы участвовать, необходимо сначала зарегистрироваться на странице акции, затем до 30 ноября приобрести билеты на транспорт или забронировать отель с пометкой «Черная пятница». Победителя объявят 1 декабря. Кроме того, на все отели и би…

По делу об аварии на шахте "Листвяжная" в Кузбассе арестованы пять человек.Кроме того, губернатор уволил мэра Прокопьевска из-за банкета в городской администрации в день аварии. Для Вячеслава Старченко тот день стал первым в должности мэра.https://varlamov.ru/tOTjZaznEW7#f5vw

Эмодзи баклажана в телеграме больше не разбрасывает семена, а персик больше никто не шлепает. Судя по голосованию в канале Дурова, изменить анимации 🍆 и 🍑 потребовала Apple.https://t.me/durov_russia/37

Лучшие ролики ютуб-канала по мнению зрителей!Война в Афганистане, опасная Тыва, умирающая Воркута и многое другое: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceIIEa--FBIGUVLBCQy0wdKlZuLf2wDt

Определились соперники российских футболистов в стыковых матчах к ЧМ-2022. Нужно обыгрывать Польшу и победителя матча Швеция — Чехия.Первый матч состоится 24 марта, второй (если будет) — 29-го.

В Архангельской области разрушился мост за 20 миллионов рублей, открытый меньше полугода назад.Компания-подрядчик «Химпроминжиниринг», дочернее предприятие «Росатома», утверждала, что «срок службы изделия составляет более 50 лет».https://varlamov.ru/IW3VBQcWUHy

История о невероятном везении. Полицейские и сотрудники МЧС спасли раненного медведем охотника, который оставил записку другу и несколько дней ждал помощи в тайге.https://varlamov.ru/HK-NnGHyuci

Песков не увидел прямой связи между увольнением главы ФСИН Калашникова и публикацией видео с пытками заключенных."Я не стал бы устанавливать какой-то прямой связи. Это было личное обращение главы ФСИН", — сказал Песков журналистам.https://www.interfax.ru/russia/805155

«Только когда человек оказался на хосписной койке, мы вдруг от него слышим: "Боже мой, оказывается, еще можно жить"».Вот уже 15 лет Нюта Федермессер доказывает, что ни один человек в конце жизни не достоин боли: ни физической, ни душевной. Понятие «отмучиться» должно исчезнуть, уверена она.➡️ http://amp.gs/jYsGZВ интервью «Новой газете» Нюта рассказывает:🔹 Что хосписная помощь дает людям;🔹 Как вырастить поколение мотивированных медиков;🔹 И почему волонтерство в хосписе дает ощущение счастья.

В Кремле и правительстве планируют отказаться от термина «QR-код» из-за того, что он негативно воспринимается россиянами. Сейчас власти с помощью социологических исследований проверяют, как люди воспримут новое наименование. Среди вариантов — «зеленый паспорт», «паспорт здоровья», «сертификат здоровья», «ковипасс»http://amp.gs/jYsBQ

🗞Сегодняшний выпуск «Новой» мы посвящаем Фонду помощи хосписа «Вера», которому исполнилось 15 лет. Прочитав его, вы поймете, почему Дмитрий Муратов отдаст хосписам часть Нобелевской премии мира.В Центре паллиативной помощи наш корреспондент Анастасия Егорова неделю работала волонтером.Читайте и смотрите, как медицинское, казалось бы, учреждение, становится для пациентов настоящим домом. «Тележки радости», литературные вечера, собаки-терапевты. И — никакой больничной атмосферы ➡️ http://amp.gs/jYsZc🔹 Получать «Новую» на дом 👉 http://amp.gs/jYspI

Губернатор Кемеровской области ввел в регионе режим чрезвычайной ситуации в связи гибелью 51 человека в результате аварии на шахте «Листвяжная»http://amp.gs/jYsmR

Правительства предоставило грант на проведение исследования в области анализа психологического состояния россиян с использованием искусственного интеллекта.В качестве источника данных для анализа будут и соцсети.Такие проекты, как заявили чиновники, могут помочь своевременно реагировать на «разжигание национальной розни, формирование групп смерти, вербовку или привлечение граждан к террористической деятельности».http://amp.gs/jYs12

⚽️Ночью после матча ЦСКА-«Зенит», который прошел на московском стадионе «ВЭБ Арена», болельщики начали поджигать файеры. Полиция и ОМОН устроили массовые задержания, людей около часа не выпускали со стадиона Подробнее http://amp.gs/jYqMw

Сколько тратили на шопинг в Российской империи? Пройдите тест и узнайте, какими были цены в петербургских магазинах на рубеже XIX-XX веков: http://lentach.media/e22d7

Этой ночью в Москве задержали около 400 болельщиков ЦСКА из-за пиротехнического шоу, которое они устроили после матча Премьер-лиги с петербургским «Зенитом», сообщает портал Sроrts. ru.Сначала их просто не выпускали с трибуны — менты пытались найти зачинщиков по камерам видеонаблюдения. А когда выяснилось, что камеры не работают, болельщиков стали пачками сажать в автозаки. В итоге в ОВД увезли 408 человек, остальных отпустили в полвторого ночи.В РПЛ пообещали провести расследование инцидента и выразили возмущение действиями полиции.

Ученые смоделировали сверхмассивную черную дыру и выяснили, почему одни звезды при сближении с ней разрушаются, а другие — нет: http://lentach.media/aad4

Умер Вирджил Абло — дизайнер, основатель бренда Off-White, художественный руководитель Louis Vuitton. Ему был 41 год. Последнее время модельер боролся с сердечной ангиосаркомой, которую врачи диагностировали в 2019 году.

В ТикТоке завирусился видос из Краснодара, авторы которого на серьёзных щах заявили, что над городом распыляют «химикаты». А в комментах собрались диванные конспирологи и стали сыпать теориями. На видео, если что, обычные конденсационные следы самолётов. Теория «химтрейлов» вошла в список фейков о коронавирусе, составленный Росздравнадзором и Роспотребнадзором — за их распространение будут привлекать к уголовной и административной ответственности.

В Чечне в школьную программу включили учебник об Ахмате Кадырове «Путь, озаренный светом». Книгу написал начальник управления экономической безопасности и противодействия коррупции МВД республики Амруди Эдилов.Пособие уже поступило во все школы региона как дополнительный материал по истории России, передает ЧГТРК «Грозный».

Стриминговая платформа Disney+ закрыла жителям Гонконга доступ к 12 эпизоду 16 сезона «Симпсонов» из-за отсылок к кровавым событиям на площади Тяньаньмэнь, пишет CBR. Речь идет о расстреле участников антиправительственной студенческой акции 4 июня 1989 года.В заблокированной серии есть табличка с надписью: «Площадь Тяньаньмэнь. Здесь в 1989 году ничего не случилось». А еще намек на знаменитую фотографию, где китайский студент стоит перед танковой колонной.Товарищ Xi гордится Дисней. Партия выдаст лишняя миска рис и кошка-жена.

В Питере неравнодушные горожане отмыли закрашенный коммунальщиками портрет Федора Достоевского, пишет «Фонтанка».Фреска появилась в Кузнечном переулке к 200-летию со дня рождения писателя и спустя несколько дней была закрашена городскими службами.Не все герои носят плащи.Фото: Ray Pandanii / Instagram

Сенатор Владимир Круглый заявил, что омикрон-штамм, скорее всего, уже попал в Россию, передает РИА «Новости». Его распространителями могут быть россияне, которые посещали Египет.Также сенатор призвал ограничить авиасообщение с этой страной, пока новый штамм не будет изучен.В Минздраве и оперштабе о проникновении «омикрона» в Россию пока ничего не сообщали.

Хроники коронавируса:▪️Антиваксеров сводили на экскурсию по красной зоне Филатовской больницы. По словам главврача Валерия Вечорко, экскурсия провалилась: гости в некоторых случаях отказывались надевать маски, советовали лечить больных пенициллином, задавали провокационные вопросы. Экскурсию пришлось прекратить досрочно после того, как антиваксеры начали хамить пациентам, уточняет РИА Новости. «Они совершенно не хотят знать правду», — добавил Вечорко;▪️ВОЗ объяснила название штамма «омикрон» и пропуск двух букв алфавита (по очереди должны были идти буквы «ню» и «кси»): дело в том, что первая слишком созвучна с английским словом new (новый), а вторая похожа на распространенную китайскую фами…

Обнаружено тело 48-летнего Геннадия Белошкурского, горного мастера одного из участков шахты. После взрыва он спас не менее 10 своих коллег, приводя их в чувство и направляя к выходу. Он погиб, отдав свой самоспасатель одному из горняков, сообщил один из шахтеров.▪️Число пострадавших при взрыве на шахте «Листвяжная» выросло до 76, сообщается на сайте администрации Кемеровского края;▪️64 из них проходят лечение в больницах региона, ещё 12 человек лечатся амбулаторно;▪️Из 64 четверо находятся в тяжёлом состоянии, 14 — в состоянии средней степени тяжести, и 46 шахтёров чувствуют себя удовлетворительно;▪️Причиной гибели горноспасателей в шахте «Листвяжная» стал резкий рост окиси углерода, сообщи…

Умер Александр Градский — советский и российский певец, композитор, мультиинструменталист. Ему было 72 года.В пятницу Градского госпитализировали с подозрением на инсульт, передаёт ТАСС.Внеочередной радиолентач тут: https://vk.com/wall-125004421_4203756

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REUTERS/Eva PlevierAMSTERDAM, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Dutch military police said on Sunday they had arrested a married couple who left a hotel where they were in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, and were attempting to flee the country.

It was unclear whether they had tested positive for the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

In all, 61 of the more than 600 passengers on the flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town tested positive for COVID-19.

Most are quarantining at the hotel, though some Dutch residents were allowed to quarantine at home.

Dutch health authorities said earlier on Sunday that at least 13 of the 61 are infected with the newly identified Omicron variant of the virus.

SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Singapore and Malaysia reopened one of the world's busiest land borders on Monday, allowing vaccinated travellers to cross after nearly two years of being shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although travellers welcomed the chance to reunite with family and friends, there were concerns the border might be closed again due to the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was welcomed by Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at one of the land border crossings on Monday, his first official visit as premier to Singapore.

Under the latest arrangement, up to 1,440 travellers from either side can cross the land border per day w…

BERLIN/FRANKFURT, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The following are some of the factors that may move German stocks on Monday:CORONAVIRUSGermany reported 29,364 new infections and 73 more deaths.

read moreTESLA (TELA.O)Tesla is to start production in Germany in December, Automobilwoche reported, with approval from the state of Brandenburg expected in the coming days.

DAIMLER TRUCK (DAIGn.DE)Daimler Truck Chief Martin Daum expects the global chip shortage to hit revenues by several billion euros this year and sees the problem continuing into next year, Automobilwoche reported.

Nikkei (.N225) -1.7%, Shanghai stocks (.SSEC) -0.4%.

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An election volunteer displays the ballot as vote counting begins during the general election, at a school in Catacamas, Honduras, November 28, 2021.

After polls closed, National Party officials quickly claimed victory after what the electoral council described as an historic turnout.

"I'm against all the corruption, poverty and drug-trafficking," said Jose Gonzalez, 27, a mechanic who said he was voting for Castro.

National and international election observers monitored voting, including the European Union's 68-member mission.

"The campaign has been very hard," said Julieta Castellanos, a sociologist and former dean of Honduras' National Autonomous University, noting that Castro has "gener…

The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria May 23, 2021.

They include insisting that all U.S. and European Union sanctions imposed since 2017, including those unrelated to Iran's nuclear programme, be dropped.

[nL8N2SI09HIn parallel, Tehran's conflicts with the U.N. atomic watchdog, which monitors the nuclear programme, have festered.

He warned that Washington would be ready to ramp up pressure on Tehran if talks collapse.

read moreIranian officials have insisted in the run-up to Monday that their focus is purely the lifting of sanctions rather than nuclear issues.

SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Singapore LNG Corp (SLNG) and Linde Gas Singapore said on Monday they have agreed to explore the feasibility and development of a carbon dioxide liquefaction and storage facility.

The facility would use cold energy from SLNG liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal's operations to liquefy carbon dioxide which would then be stored in tanks on site before transported for end use, the companies said, adding it was a memorandum of understanding.

The facility, to be located on Jurong Island if deemed feasible, could become the first of its kind in Singapore.

SLNG owns and operates Singapore's sole LNG terminal while Linde is the world's largest industrial gas company.

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REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File PhotoBERLIN, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Lithium developer Vulcan Energy Resources said on Monday it had signed a deal to supply the world's fourth-largest automaker Stellantis (STLA.MI) with climate-friendly lithium from Germany.

The company said it will supply up to 99,000 tonnes of the lithium from 2026.

read moreWith Opel as part of Stellantis, the deal established the first lithium supply chain within Germany, said Vulcan.

"Winning Stellantis as a customer ... is an important signal for the European lithium market and sustainable supply chains and strengthens confidence in our Zero Carbon Lithium project," he added.

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The following scheduled economic events, company announcements, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Monday.

Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com RegisterECONOMIC EVENTS- South Africa's central bank to publish October money supply data at 0600 GMT.

SOUTH AFRICAN MARKETSThe South African rand sank to its lowest since October 2020 on Friday, government bond yields briefly hit 10% and stocks shed more than 2% after the discovery in the country of a COVID-19 variant described as the most concerning yet sent investors scrambling for safety.

GOLDGold prices edged higher on Monday, as concerns over the impact of the possibly vaccine-resistant Omicro…

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REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationNov 28 (Reuters) - The UK competition regulator is expected to block Meta Platforms' (FB.O) acquisition of online GIF platform Giphy in the coming days, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

Meta Platforms and the regulator did not respond to requests for comment from Reuters sent outside working hours.

read moreFacebook bought Giphy, a website for making and sharing animated images, or GIFs, in May last year to integrate it with its photo-sharing app, Instagram.

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Trading was erratic on Monday but there were signs of stabilisation as S&P 500 futures added 1.0% and Nasdaq futures 1.2%.

EUROSTOXX 50 futures rallied 1.7%, while FTSE futures firmed 1.3%.

Bonds gave back some of their hefty gains, with Treasury futures down 16 ticks.

The shift in expectations undermined the U.S. dollar, to the benefit of the safe haven Japanese yen and Swiss franc.

Gold has so far found little in the way of safe haven demand, leaving it stuck at $1,791 an ounce .

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during his press conference, after the parliament re-elected him as prime minister following an election victory last month by his ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in Kantei, Japan November 10, 2021.

Stanislav Kogiku/ Pool via REUTERSTOKYO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday his country would consider further tightening its borders as the newly discovered Omicron coronavirus variant spreads around the world.

"We are (taking measures) with a strong sense of crisis," Kishida told reporters, noting that Japan closed its borders to foreigners travelling from nine countries including South Africa as of Sunday.

"As …

WELLINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday the country will move into a system of living with the COVID-19 virus later this week despite the new Omicron variant posing a fresh health threat to the world.

There were no cases of the Omicron variant in New Zealand at this stage but the developing global situation showed why a cautious approach was needed at the borders, she said.

"Omicron is a reminder of the risk that still exists at our borders," Ardern said at the news conference.

Ardern said a lot of evidence still needed to be gathered to know the impact of the Omicron variant.

Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said authorities were …

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The World Health Organization called on countries Sunday to not impose travel bans on southern African nations amid concerns over the new COVID-19 Omicron variant.Why it matters: The U.S. and countries in Europe and the Asia-Pacific announced travel restrictions in response to Omicron, which was first detected in South Africa. It's since spread to several European countries, Canada, Israel, Australia and Hong Kong. The WHO noted in a statement that only two southern African nations have detected the new variant.What they're saying: "Travel restrictions may play a role in slightly reducing the spread of COVID-19 but place a heavy burden on lives and livelihoods," the WHO said."If restriction…

The first two cases of the new Omicron variant have been detected in North America, the Canadian government announced Sunday evening.Driving the news: The World Health Organization has named Omicron a "variant of concern," but cautioned earlier on Sunday that it is not yet clear whether it's more transmissible than other strains of COVID-19. The new strain has also been detected in several European countries, the United Kingdom, Israel and Hong Kong. The big picture: The two individuals in Canada who tested positive had recently traveled from Nigeria, per the statement from Ottawa Public Health.France's Ministry of Health also announced in a press release on Sunday evening that it has detec…

The World Health Organization on Sunday said that it is not yet clear whether the newly discovered Omicron variant is more transmissible than other strains of the COVID-19 virus. Why it matters: The agency's statement comes as the variant, discovered in South Africa, has already been detected in European and Asian countries.The WHO named Omicron "a variant of concern" based on evidence that the strain possesses significant mutations that may evade immune systems and drive a new wave of infections. The agency reiterated that preliminary data suggests there may be a "higher risk of reinfection" with Omicron, adding that the "number of people testing positive has risen in areas of South Africa…

Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, cautioned on Sunday that the COVID-19 Omicron variant will "inevitably" be found in the United States.Driving the news: Fauci, Biden's chief medical adviser, told ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "This Week" that U.S. officials will meet with colleagues from South Africa later on Sunday to try to determine the severity of the cases, as countries scramble to learn more about the variant.Asked if Omicron has been found in the U.S. yet, Fauci said it has not, "and we have a pretty good surveillance system.""But as we all know, when you have a virus that has already gone to multiple countries, inevitably it …

As supply-chain kinks drive up prices and disrupt holiday shopping, Democrats are scrambling to show action and deflect blame.Why it matters: With their party controlling both the White House and Capitol, vulnerable Democrats worry supply-chain snafus will hurt them in next year's midterms.What's happening: Voters are quick to blame presidents for big problems. For President Biden, those include higher grocery and gas prices, plus the Everything Shortage.Acknowledging as much, the White House on Wednesday sent reporters a pre-Black Friday recap of "three quick supply-chain points."Those include retailers saying they have stock, plaudits for Biden's efforts to unstick the supply chain, and v…

The German government has urged members of Congress not to sanction the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, arguing that doing so will "weaken" U.S. credibility and "ultimately damage transatlantic unity," according to documents obtained by Axios.Why it matters: At a time when roughly 100,000 Russian troops are massing at its border, Ukraine views Nord Stream 2 as an existential threat to its security. The pipeline would circumvent Ukrainian transit infrastructure and deliver Russian gas directly to Germany, eliminating one of the last deterrents Ukraine has against an invasion.Context: President Biden says he opposes the pipeline, but waived sanctions this spring in order to avoid alienating a key U.S…

Direct cash giving — channeling donations to charities that dispense money, rather than goods or services — is emerging as the gold standard in anti-poverty philanthropy.Why it matters: Giving Tuesday is this week, and the money donated that day can do the most good when it goes as directly as possible to those in the most need.Context: Giving Tuesday falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Last year, American donors gave nearly $2.5 billion. The big picture: While donating to nearly any charity beats not giving at all, a growing number of studies indicates that giving to charities that channel as much cash as possible to the very poor gets the most value per philanthropic dollar.In …

More shoppers flocked to stores on Black Friday this year compared to last, but online shopping was lower than expected, according to data from Friday.Driving the news: Online shopping was on the lower end of what was expected, largely because people had been ringing up their shopping carts earlier in the year in an effort to skirt potential supply chain issues, according to the Adobe Digital Economy Index.Concerns over the supply chain also likely drove more people to shop in person, according to Sensormatic IQ, a data analytics firm.By the numbers: Black Friday foot traffic was up 48% over 2020, but still down 28% from 2019, according to Mastercard data. Total online spending on Black Fri…

Bob Woodward and Robert Costa issued a rebuttal on Friday to a statement by former President Donald Trump that misrepresented their reporting — and once again showed the 45th president's thin skin about mainstream media.Driving the news: "Former President Trump said ... our book, 'Peril,' implied that he was planning to go to war with China," the statement begins. "[W]e report that Chairman of Joint Chiefs Mark Milley 'believed that Trump did not want a war' before or after the 2020 election.""Milley said that Trump's provocations and willingness to launch military strikes, however, could lead to war. In 'Peril,' Milley is quoted saying of Trump, 'I continually reminded him, depending on wh…

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday declared a state of emergency amid rising COVID-19 cases and the newly-identified Omicron variant of the virus. Driving the news: The declaration enables the state to acquire supplies to fight a potential surge in cases, increase hospital capacity and combat potential staff shortages, NBC's local affiliate reports. The declaration also allows the state's hospitals to ensure capacity is able to meet regional needs by limiting nonessential care until at least Jan. 15. The Omicron variant has not yet been detected in the U.S., but Hochul said Friday that "it's coming," according to NBC 4. The big picture: Hochul's declaration came on the same day that the B…

Two cases of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant were detected in the United Kingdom overnight, the U.K. Health Security Agency announced Saturday. Why it matters: The discovery comes as the world scrambles to respond to concerns over the new variant, discovered in South Africa earlier this week.Driving the news: The U.K. cases appear to be linked, per the health agency. "One case has been located in Chelmsford and the other in Nottingham. The two cases are linked and there is a link to travel to Southern Africa," per the agency. The two confirmed cases are self-isolating with their households, U.K. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said. "This is a stark reminder that we are not yet out of this pa…

India and South Africa want a waiver on patents, but Brussels is not budging.

Prosecutors seek to turn ex-Trump aide’s combative out-of-court statements against him.

The actor had been considered a wild card in the 2022 race.

She joined Alcee Hastings and Corrine Brown in January 1993 as the first Black Floridians to serve in Congress since 1876.

Beijing warns that U.S. tech and competitiveness legislation will “gravely damage America's own interests.”

Discussions come as the new variant spreads in Europe.

WHO’s regional director for Africa called on countries to follow science and international health regulations.

Jussie Smollett stands accused of staging a hate crime against himself in Chicago.

Tate Reeves discussed abortion and vaccine mandates with “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd.

In rare joint visit, Ursula von der Leyen and Jens Stoltenberg underscore support for Baltic states.

The UK's vaccine advisory body, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, is expected to decide whether it will recommend offering Covid booster jabs to more people.

Its deputy chairman Prof Anthony Harnden says it would be a "sensible strategy" to reduce time between doses and extend boosters to people under 40, who are not currently eligible.

This comes as fresh restrictions were announced to tackle the new Omicron variant, which is currently showing higher re-infection risk.

Measures covering face masks, schools and travel go before Parliament later.

The Tyne And Wear Metro was also hit by closures because of the storm but is back up and running, apart from the section between South Hylton and Park Lane in Sunderland which is "under repair", operator Nexus said.

Ava White was out with friends in the city centre when she was attacked on Thursday and died shortly afterwards.

What she would not say is whether or not she intends to fight the next election in 2026, arguing that it is "bizarre" to even ask the question.

"Use of force was always the last option with Matt.

If he could win someone over with his personality, that would always be the first port of call."

Because there are also high levels of cases of the dominant Delta variant, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said at the weekend he would be asking the JCVI to consider backing the rollout of booster jabs to a wider population than at present.

Barbados is set to become the world's newest republic on Tuesday.

The island nation will remove the Queen as its head of state and swear in its first ever Barbadian president.

Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move.

Bars, restaurants and shops - whose opening hours have already been restricted for several weeks - are required to close earlier than before, and there is a limit on the number of guests allowed in homes.

"We also used a lot of 3D images of the Taj Mahal on the internet to build our own," Mr Chouksey added.

The idea was to build something similar, so the engineers reduced the size to one third of the actual monument.

The current state of British politics – with an “incompetent” and “corrupt” administration at its centre – is symptomatic of a British state in which democratic politics is failing.

People will be interested in politics – and more likely to see it as legitimate – if they think it cares about their interests.

Large and active political parties circulate ideas, arguments and experiences between the centre and the periphery of power.

Parties do not closely engage with a mass membership, and are not attached to stable social interests.

Public political engagement is intense but unstructured.

Sachin Nakrani3) Aubameyang waning powers cause concernPierre-Emerick Aubameyang has a habit of offering effective ripostes to his doubters, so perhaps Manchester United should feel concerned about Arsenal’s visit on Thursday.

That said, Chelsea often lack attacking imagination, making it surprising that the misfiring Timo Werner started against Manchester United.

Only Mohamed Salah has more goal contributions in the Premier League this season than the 24-year-old Nigerian who cost a paltry £4.5million from Club Brugge.

“My job is to make the lineup, organise training sessions and help create an atmosphere within the team,” added Klopp.

This could close as the most successful Premier League…

The most “significant” harm, according to the UN, came from the spillage of 87 containers full of lentil-sized plastic pellets: nurdles.

Nurdles, the colloquial term for “pre-production plastic pellets”, are the little-known building block for all our plastic products.

The plastic pellets act as ‘toxic sponges’ attracting other chemicals to their surface.

“There is nothing to stop what happened in Sri Lanka happening again,” says Gammage.

This is simply unacceptable.”Meanwhile, the cleanup continues in Sri Lanka.

Apple’s MacBook Pro has been given its biggest upgrade in power, ports and screen quality since 2016, ticking almost every box on the wishlist of eager Mac users.

Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The GuardianThe MacBook Pro runs Apple’s latest macOS Monterey software, which looks and feels similar to its predecessor Big Sur.

PriceThe 14in MacBook Pro starts at £1,899 ($1,999/A$2,999) for an M1 Pro chip with eight-core CPU and 14-core GPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

Models with the M1 Pro 10-core CPU/16-core GPU cost from £2,199, while M1 Max models start at £2,799.

VerdictThe 2021 MacBook Pro is the power laptop Apple users have been waiting for.

Vega boarded by French commandos in Moruroa, 1973French commandos boarded the Vega and assaulted McTaggart and Ingram.

After the Vega incident, Greenpeace made a pledge to photograph everything it did.

A core team of Greenpeace photographers emerged; these individuals were professionals in the industry with empathy for Greenpeace ethics and equipped mentally to deal with the hardship of the organisation’s ambitious campaigns.

Photographic technology has transitioned to digital during Greenpeace’s 50 years, yet the fundamental principle behind photo activism remains unchanged.

Greenpeace – the pioneer of photo activism – has remained committed to its core values of exposing environmental inj…

Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan is finally expected to go before a jury on Monday, as opening statements follow finalization of the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates.

The indictment cites four accusers – referred to as Minor Victim-1, Minor Victim- 2, Minor Victim-3 and Minor Victim-4 – though it is believed more will take the stand.

Epstein killed himself in a Manhattan federal jail in August 2019, while awaiting trial.

That lawsuit was the defamation case which Virginia Giuffre, a longtime Epstein accuser, brought against Maxwell.

Giuffre has claimed Maxwell and Epstein coerced her into sexual activity with Prince Andrew when she was 17.

An episode of the Simpsons in which the cartoon American family visit Tiananmen Square is absent from Disney’s streaming channel in Hong Kong, at a time when authorities are clamping down on dissent.

The Hong Kong version of Disney+ started streaming this month and customers soon noticed that an episode of the Simpsons featuring China was absent.

When Disney+’s Hong Kong channel was checked on Monday, episodes 11 and 13 of season 16 were available but not 12.

Until recently Hong Kong boasted significant artistic and political freedoms compared to the mainland.

Netflix’s Hong Kong channel is currently still showing Band in China, an episode of the cartoon series South Park.

Rita Moreno pops up on my computer screen in a bright red hat, huge pendant necklace and tortoiseshell glasses.

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It, a brilliant warts-and-all documentary about her, is released in the UK on 6 December.

A remarkable life ... watch the trailer for Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It.

Moreno thought he couldn’t love anybody else because he loved himself so much.

“You are perceiving that Rita Moreno I presented to the world.

Photograph: Baillie Walsh/PABy now it’s cliche to observe how beautifully Abba essay loss.

But this moment turns out to be one of quiet confidence before she heads up to an ex’s apartment to rekindle their relationship, certain, now, of what she wants and needs from their reunion.

– a fabulous left-turn into disco, as choppy, almost ska-tinged guitar powers her up the (presumably illuminated) staircase to his door.

“A moment to change it all / Had life before been so slow?” Ellie Rowsell sings almost operatically, cautiously savouring the potential for change.

Photograph: Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP/Getty ImagesEilish’s comeback single told a familiar tale of a man in the entertainment industry ta…

Candidate Nasry Asfura of the ruling conservative National Party currently has nearly 34% of the vote.

Honduras: Land of gangs and violence One of most violent countries in the world Honduras has one of the highest homicide rates in the world.

Honduras: Land of gangs and violence Gang-fueled violence There are as many as 40,000 gang members in Honduras.

Honduras: Land of gangs and violence Police patrols In Honduras, MS-13 has been known to corrupt and infiltrate local police.

Honduras: Land of gangs and violence Fleeing north Thousands of Hondurans have tried to make the hard journey north.

An EU mission was sent to observe local elections in Venezuela, and will submit their report in two months.

Strongman Maduro said they were trying to "stain" the electoral process of his country.

Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro said on Sunday that European Union observers of his country's elections were "enemies" and "spies."

The EU mission said local and regional elections in Venezuela had better conditions than the previous ones.

"The European Union couldn't stain the electoral process, it was impeccable, beautiful," said Maduro.

Tourism has rebounded compared to 2020, but still remains below 2019 levels.

The coronavirus pandemic could cost global tourism $2 trillion (€1.77 trillion) in lost revenue, according to a United Nations World Tourism Oranization (UNWTO) report published on Monday.

In August and September arrivals were at 63% lower than 2019, which is the highest monthly result since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

While this is not the first time the outbreak of disease has taken its toll on international tourism, the coronavirus pandemic has been unique in its global spread.

"It's a historical crisis in the tourism industry but again tourism has the power to recover quite fast," said Pololikashvili.

Former President of the European Council Donald Tusk called the decision to build the Nord Stream 2 pipeline the biggest mistake of outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel, during a conference on Sunday.

"From the perspective of EU interests, Nord Stream 2 is a bad project," Tusk said.

AdvertisementDonald Tusk called the Nord Stream 2 pipeline Angela Merkel's 'biggest mistake'.

Nord Stream 2 is a gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, running through the Baltic Sea.

What is the US position on Nord Stream 2?

France called for crisis talks after the recent deaths of 27 people attempting to cross the English Channel.

France concluded talks in the northern city of Calais on Sunday to address the issue of human trafficking gangs, after the recent drowning death of 27 people who were attempting to cross the English Channel in an inflatable boat.

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Frontex would deploy a plane to "fly day and night" over English Channel European coasts to spot migrant crossings.

DW News | Dozens drown in English Channel after migrant boat sinksWhat measures were agreed?

From December 1, the European Union would deploy a plane operated by Frontex that would monitor the shore…

The opera in Nuremberg is in need of a new home while the current opera house is renovated.

A new location for the historic opera is required as its present home is in major need of repair.

AfD leaders and their most offensive remarks Beatrix von Storch Initially, the AfD campaigned against the euro and bailouts — but that quickly turned into anti-immigrant rhetoric.

AfD leaders and their most offensive remarks Andre Poggenburg Poggenburg, former head of the AfD in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, has also raised eyebrows with extreme remarks.

AfD leaders and their most offensive remarks ... and again Gauland was roundly criticized for a speech he made to the AfD's youth wing in June 201…

Prime Minister Katrin Jacobsdottir will focus on climate change as Iceland comes under threat from melting glaciers.

Iceland's three governing parties led by Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdottir of the Left-Green Movement agreed on Sunday to continue their working coalition for another term.

Popular prime minister Jakobsdottir is hoping to maintain stability in a country of 360,000 people rocked by a decade of political scandal since the 2008 financial crisis.

The election saw the Left-Greens, who describe themselves as "a radical left wing party," lose votes to the Progress Party.

The Independence Party won 16 seats, the most overall.

"The sequencing has confirmed the result — the suspected case which was made public yesterday morning is the omicron variant," Kai Klose, Social Affairs Minister in the state of Hesse tweeted.

On Saturday, health officials in the southern state of Bavaria detected two cases of the Omicron variant.

As well as the three confirmed cases in Germany, the Netherlands said Sunday that 13 people have so far tested positive for the omicron variant.

Germany caught up in fourth COVID wave ...and for the young Self-testing in kindergartens and schools is now routine for children.

Indonesia and the Philippines also ordered restrictions on arrivals from countries where cases of the omicron variant have b…

The Swiss public firmly rejected a plan to abolish the country's COVID certificate, final results showed after a referendum Sunday.

Sixty-two percent of voters said 'Yes' to keeping the health pass, which was introduced in September.

Polls conducted ahead of the vote, however, showed about 60% of Swiss people were against the abolition of the certificate.

Sunday's poll was the second time in less than six months that the Swiss public has voted on the government's response to the pandemic.

The referendum offered a rare litmus test of public opinion specifically on the issue of COVID health passes, which have drawn protests in Switzerland and across Europe.

Pope Francis on Sunday said he was greatly pained by the reports of 27 deaths in the English Channel last Wednesday as well as other deaths of migrants along the Polish-Belarusian border and in the Mediterranean.

On a trip due to start Thursday, Pope Francis will travel to Cyprus and then Greece.

What did Pope Francis say?

Pope Francis asked.

Pope Francis also condemned traffickers for exploiting vulnerable people.

The legendary team boss sustained a spinal cord injury in a car crash in 1986 that rendered him unable to walk.

Founder of his own team, Williams was in F1 for over half a century.

Sir Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of the Williams Racing Formula One team, died at the age of 79 on Sunday.

"After being admitted into hospital on Friday, Sir Frank, passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his family," Williams said in a statement.

Legend of the sportWilliams was the longest-serving team principal in F1 history.

A lack of prospects exacerbated by the pandemic has been leading tens of thousands of Africans to make the dangerous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands.

Related Subjects Spain CoronavirusAdvertisementIn 2020, some 23,000 people reached the Canary Islands.

It was the beginning of the first big wave of migration to the Canary Islands.

"Of course, the routes, the sea routes from Morocco — slash Western Sahara — toward the Canary Islands are very risky.

He said that was one reason why people smugglers transferred their operations to Spain's Canary Islands.

Israeli FM Yair Lapid visits London and Paris to discuss Iran, as talks on the 2015 nuclear deal restart in Vienna.

The United Kingdom and Israel will “work night and day” in preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power, the foreign ministers of the two countries wrote in a joint article.

Lapid arrived in London on Sunday for a two-day trip to the UK and France, a day before talks on Iran’s nuclear programme restart in Vienna.

One of Lapid’s primary goals of visiting the UK and France is to ensure that banking sanctions against Iran remain in place, Israeli Channel 13 reported.

The demands include dropping all US and European Union sanctions imposed since 2017, including those unrelated to…

Doctors treating the ex-PM say they fear for her life if she was not allowed to fly abroad for medical care.

Bangladesh doctors treating ailing opposition leader and ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia say they fear for her life if she is not allowed to fly abroad for medical care.

Zia, the 76-year-old leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and archrival of current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver.

A government minister suggested that the BNP fly in doctors from abroad.

Her doctors and party allege that Zia, who is suffering from heart failure, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes, was not treated properly when she was imprisoned.

WHO warns against travel curbs as a number of countries reinstate tough border measures to curb the new coronavirus variant.

Japan has announced it will reinstate tough border controls and bar all foreign arrivals because of the fast-moving Omicron coronavirus variant just weeks after a softening of strict entry rules.

It was unclear whether the couple had tested positive for the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

Travellers were reunited with family and friends, amid concerns that the border might be closed again due to the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

The list includes Australia, Denmark, Britain, the Czech Republic, South Africa and Israel.

Officials say the emergence of the Omicron variant has underlined the need for vaccination against the coronavirus.

An official said news of the Omicron variant made the campaign even more vital.

“It is better to be prepared for the effects of Omicron,” Carlito Galvez, the country’s vaccination chief, told CNN Philippines on Monday.

About 35.6 million people have been fully vaccinated, or a third of its 110 million population.

The country aims to immunise 54 million people by the end of 2021, and 77 million by next March.

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