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‘We give patients their voices back’: the speech therapists on the Covid-19 frontline

The work of speech and language therapists like Sally Archer is often overlooked, but they have been vital in fighting Covid-19

Eating jellyfish: Why scientists are talking up a 'perfect food' October 19, 2020
Amid fresh concern about overfishing, scientists say eating more jellyfish may give us benefits.
Pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting criticism against female performers in the country October 19, 2020
The country’s biggest female pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting taboos against women who want to sing.
Thailand protests: Authorities move to ban Telegram messaging app October 19, 2020
Internet providers have been ordered to block the secure messaging app used by activists.
Sir James Dyson to sell Singapore penthouse at a loss October 19, 2020
The British tycoon has reportedly accepted a $62m offer for the vast property a year after buying it.
Crown Resorts: Australian casino operator faces laundering probe October 19, 2020
Crown Resorts may have breached laws against money laundering and financing terrorism, authorities say.
China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump October 19, 2020
The world's second-biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year.
Alibaba increases stranglehold on Chinese shoppers October 19, 2020
The tech giant is increasing its offline footprint by acquiring leading supermarket chain Sun Art.
India coronavirus: The woman who ferries patients in a school bus October 18, 2020
Bus driver Neelam Singh, who contracted the virus while working, says she is glad to help.
Coronavirus in Australia: Victoria to ease lockdown as cases fall October 18, 2020
The southern state - home to a quarter of Australia's population - will loosen measures from Monday.
Vietnam landslide: Rescuers search for survivors at barracks October 18, 2020
The huge landslide buried 22 soldiers as the country battles its worst floods for years.
Thailand protests: 'My father is blinded by his love for the monarchy' October 17, 2020
Young Thais are falling out with their parents over calls to reform an institution seen as untouchable.
Philippines: Environmentalists criticise artificial beach in Manila Bay October 17, 2020
There is controversy over a new artificial beach in the Philippine capital, Manila, made from crushed dolomite rock which some people say is bad for the environment.
New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party scores landslide win October 17, 2020
Labour wins a rare outright parliamentary majority after a poll dubbed "the Covid election".
Missing Hong Kong protester Alexandra Wong 'was held in mainland China' October 17, 2020
"Grandma Wong" says she was detained by mainland police and forced to renounce her activism.
Jacinda Ardern's majority may prove to be her biggest challenge October 17, 2020
Jacinda Ardern may find it hard to reconcile the demands of her disparate voters, says columnist Josh Van Veen.
India Covid-19: Bollywood faces biggest box office test as cinemas open October 16, 2020
With barely any new film releases and the pandemic still raging, India's cinemas stare at losses.
The Tibetans serving in ‘secretive’ Indian force October 16, 2020
The death of a Tibetan soldier has highlighted the community's role in India's defence forces.
Afghanistan conflict: The families caught in crossfire on Helmand front line October 15, 2020
Civilians fled if they could as fighting erupted between the Taliban and Afghan troops in Helmand.
Amina: The Afghan girl who survived a shooting at two hours old October 15, 2020
Doctors feared for her life when she was shot in the legs at two hours old, but they are now hopeful she will walk.
Jacinda Ardern's key leadership moments October 15, 2020
A look back at the New Zealand prime minister's first term in office.

France teacher attack: Four school students held over beheading October 19, 2020
Fifteen people are now in custody after the brutal murder of teacher Samuel Paty near Paris.
US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? October 19, 2020
An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.
Newcastle fans' pay-per-view protest raises £20,000 for charity October 19, 2020
Newcastle fans donate £20,000 to charity over the weekend in protest against the Premier League's pay-per-view scheme.
Coronavirus: New Covid-19 cases rising rapidly across US October 19, 2020
Cases are rising in 48 states, and infections hit about 70,000 for the first time since July.
Tokyo Olympics: Russian hackers targeted Games, UK says October 19, 2020
UK officials say Russian intelligence took aim at the 2020 Olympics before they were delayed.
Pickford to avoid retrospective action for tackle on Van Dijk October 19, 2020
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will not face retrospective action over his challenge on Virgil van Dijk in Saturday's Merseyside derby.
Bolivia election: Evo Morales' ally Luis Arce set for win October 19, 2020
Luis Arce's main rival, Carlos Mesa, concedes defeat after a quick-count gave the former a wide lead.
The Countdown: Early voting, Biden's ads and the Beastie Boys October 19, 2020
Why is it such a quiet week for Joe Biden and what can the Beastie Boys tell us about this election?
China-Taiwan tensions erupt over diplomats' fight in Fiji October 19, 2020
Both sides say their officials were injured at an event organised to mark Taiwan's national day.
Coronavirus: Belgium facing 'tsunami' of new infections October 19, 2020
The country is close to being overwhelmed as the number of cases soars, the health minister warns.
Coronavirus: Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid October 19, 2020
Public buildings receive €500m of German state cash to improve ventilation systems.
How discarded Froome could end up rescuing Ineos' Grand Tour hopes October 19, 2020
As unlikely as his form suggests, Chris Froome's comeback could come in a place close to is heart - and, boy, do Ineos need it.
'I'm angry' - Rooney tests negative but will miss three games October 19, 2020
Derby County forward Wayne Rooney will self-isolate for 10 days after a friend tested positive for coronavirus.
Indigenous Colombians march on Bogotá over killings October 19, 2020
Thousands of indigenous people demand Colombia's president hear their concerns about rising violence.
Wild boar family killed by police in Rome children's playground October 19, 2020
The city's mayor orders an investigation amid outrage from residents and animal rights groups.
Thailand protests: Authorities move to ban Telegram messaging app October 19, 2020
Internet providers have been ordered to block the secure messaging app used by activists.
Bank boss: UK facing 'unprecedented economic uncertainty' October 19, 2020
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns there is significant risk of lower economic growth.
Vote for the season's most extraordinary game so far October 19, 2020
Choose from our selection of the most head-shaking moments from an exhilarating start to the Premier League season.
Dodgers beat Braves to make World Series again October 19, 2020
The Los Angeles Dodgers overturn a 3-1 series deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves and reach the World Series, where they will face the Tampa Bay Rays.
Coronavirus: The place in North America with no cases October 19, 2020
Nunavut, in Canada's north, has managed to keep coronavirus out of its communities.

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