Qantas has unveiled a range of precautions to guard passengers against COVID-19. The safety measures expected to be rolled out on June 12 include contactless check-in, hand sanitiser at departure gates, and optional masks and…
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In South Africa demands from business and trade unions to relax restrictions on the economy are growing. This comes even after President Cyril Ramaphosa said that most of the country may move to lower level…
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© Reuters. Oil Heads for Sixth Daily Advance After U.S. Stockpile Draws (Bloomberg) — Oil was headed for its longest run of daily gains in 15 months after a drop in stockpiles added to signs…
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Before you read this article, pause for a moment and look at the nail on your little finger. That’s about the size of a new species of seahorse discovered in the waters of Sodwana Bay,…
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Policymakers globally have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with tough measures. As a result of the risk and uncertainty caused by the virus, economic activity has contracted, hitting firms and workers whose activities rely on…
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© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – The mid-$1,700 perch seems to be a surer bet for gold bulls after the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting minutes reinforced its promise to hold U.S. interest rates…
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Significant Figures is a series from The Conversation where scholars explain an important number in the news. As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the country, more people may find themselves in urgent need of an…
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New Zealanders finally have access to the government’s new tracing app to help people monitor their movements as lockdown continues to ease. As businesses can now open, the NZ COVID Tracer app allows people to…
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© Reuters. Cranes unload imported iron ore from a cargo vessel at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu BEIJING (Reuters) – China will streamline the imports of iron ore and skip sampling inspection of product quality…
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The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea A new way to measure the causes and magnitude of gender bias against women leaders in the workplace should make it…
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