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Internal investigation into Brittany Higgins rape allegation ‘paused’
The head of the Prime Minister‘s department has been accused of trying to “cover-up” his inquiry into who knew about…
Ecosystem Roundup: Road to being a unicorn + cardless face recognition for Singapore ATM transactions
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Covid cases in Papua New Guinea triple in a month as doctors warn of ‘danger days’ ahead | Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea has reported a record number of Covid-19 cases over the weekend as doctors warn that the hospital…
Coronavirus live news: Germany considering lockdown extension; Chile reports record daily cases | World news
Germany is set to extend a lockdown to contain the Covid pandemic into its fifth month, according to a draft…
Snake, spider danger awaits evacuees returning home in NSW
When floodwaters finally recede, those displaced across NSW will understandably be eager to return home – but they may find…
Ex-Traveloka, Grab execs’ one-year-old online fresh grocery startup Segari raises seed funding led by Beenext
In Indonesia, one of the major problems facing the agriculture industry is the existence of multiple layers between the farmer…
Half of British workers had real-terms pay cut in 2020, study says | Pay
Half of British workers had a real-terms pay cut in the year to autumn 2020, despite official figures showing the…
40% of households in four London boroughs claiming housing costs – report | Benefits
At least 40% of households in four London boroughs are having to claim help with affording a place to live…
Bouquets of flowers are now ‘substitute hugs’, says booming florist | Retail industry
Britons are sending bouquets of flowers as “substitute hugs” to friends and family during the pandemic, according to online florist…