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Hong Kong orders compulsory testing for all residents

The territory is also launching a vaccine passport from Thursday. Also; Canada's parliament backs emergency powers for the government, and Queen Elizabeth cancels virtual engagements because of mild symptoms.

Australia re-opens international border

Tourists return to the country for first time since lockdowns were imposed. Also: The UK government sets out plans to scrap all -19 restrictions in England and Novak Djokovic returns to tennis...

Queen Elizabeth tests positive for

Buckingham Palace says she's experiencing 'mild cold-like symptoms'. Also: England is set to drop the legal requirement for people to self-isolate, and the streets around the parliament building in the Canadian capital...

Chinese police search for possibly infected migrants

A reward is offered for three people after cases were discovered among their group. Also, Germany, Israel and the Netherlands press ahead with easing restrictions, and nightclubbers in France may have sore...

China piles pressure on Hong Kong's response

The Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Hong Kong to take "all necessary measures" to curb the soaring number of cases. Also: Moderna seeks volunteers for its Omicron booster vaccine; and South...

WHO asks for billions to help solve pandemic

The global initiative launched by WHO and partners wants 16 billion dollars, it funds testing, treatments and vaccines around the world. Also: Spanish tourism takes a hit because of its child vaccine...