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Global Health
What causes monkeypox and how can we stop the spread?
More than 26,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide - prompting the World Health Organization to declare the virus a public health emergency.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top stories: COVID-19 restrictions continue across China; Face mask rules return in Delhi; Long COVID risk in children, even if virus didn't make them ill.
Global Health
How can we live a normal life while still protecting the vulnerable from COVID-19?
As the COVID threat decreases, society needs to balance protecting the vulnerable and imposing intrusive restrictions that can negatively affect others.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
These are the world’s best passports to own in 2022
Henley Passport Index 2022: The latest rankings for the most powerful passports have been released. Where does your country feature?
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top COVID-19 news stories: New restrictions across China; North Korea says all fever patients have recovered; New Zealand hopes latest wave has peaked.
Global Health
The best way to stop pandemics? Treat facemasks like umbrellas
We take an umbrella when rain is expected – should we use a facemask when COVID-19 looms? It could cut infections.
COVID-19
A multilateral approach to global health is the only way to manage pandemics. Here's why
The COVID-19 outbreak highlighted how multilateralism is key in addressing existing global health inequities and tackling future pandemics.
Health and Healthcare
Hepatitis in children explained — why does it happen and what could it mean?
This year, over 1,000 children across 35 different countries mysteriously fell sick with hepatitis. Was this outbreak of liver inflammation a one-off, or is it a sign of worse to come?
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top COVID-19 news: Macau to reopen after no infections for 9 days; Confirmed cases decline in the Americas; Japan urges action over rising infections.
Climate Change
No time to lose: Knowledge sharing is key in the race against climate change and disasters
Knowledge exchange and capacity building are vital to ensuring reliable infrastructure, service delivery, and mitigating disaster risks, globally.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
Gaming is booming and is expected to keep growing. This chart tells you all you need to know
Gaming is booming. Millions turned to games during lockdowns, and growth in the market is expected to create a global industry worth $321 billion by 2026.
Workforce and Employment
The post-pandemic workplace: experts explain how people and businesses can thrive
As companies return to business as usual, employees want more flexibility at work. But leaders should be careful about exacerbating inequalities, says one expert.