Covid infection protection waning in double jabbed
Experts say it is to be expected and boosters may be needed, at least for some people, ahead of winter. BBC News – UK
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Coronavirus origins: US intelligence report ‘inconclusive’
US intelligence was tasked with looking into animal-to-human transfer or a possible lab leak. BBC News – US & Canada
Convicted ex-Chadian leader Hissène Habré dies at 79
The former president, whose government carried out 40,000 murders, was serving a life sentence. BBC News – Africa
Retail bosses demand more protection for UK workers
Industry leaders are calling on the UK government to follow Scotland’s lead on protecting shop workers. BBC News – Business
Israeli strikes on Gaza high-rises may be war crimes – Human Rights Watch
Four tower blocks were destroyed by Israeli forces during May’s conflict with Palestinian militants. BBC News – Middle East
Hurricane Grace: Mexican man buries wife and five children killed in mudslide
A man and his son were the only members of a family of eight to survive a mudslide in Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean