From RAT-filled vending machines to price caps, here's how other countries are tackling rapid tests

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Top Stories From RAT-filled vending machines to price caps, here's how other countries are tackling rapid tests Around the world, a potent combination of the Omicron variant and increased travel over the festive period has resulted in a run on rapid antigen tests. Experts say there are a few things we can do to avoid another mass shortage when the next variant arrives. Our political leaders haven't learnt from past COVID mistakes, they just wait to listen to the mob Despite everything COVID-19 has thrown at us, it seems our political leaders are incapable of anticipating, of getting proactive. Instead, they wait to find out what the mob thinks, writes Laura Tingle.  More than holes in the ground, this geological marvel is a doorway to another world People travel from all over the world to dive in the middle of roads, on farms and in pine forests along South Australia's the Limestone Coast. Most of us don't know it's there. The COVID conversation you need to have with your household this weekend When it comes to a household COVID-19 outbreak, it can pay to be prepared. Here's what you should have in your isolation survival kit. Arbery killers sentenced to life in prison, no parole for father, son Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the black man. Trump has power. Trump has money. Trump is holding packed rallies. Is his run in 2024 inevitable? A year after the January 6 attacks, Donald Trump is as popular as he's ever been. Here's how he rose from the ashes of the riots that shocked the world. Djokovic thanks fans for their support as he spends second night in immigration detention while legal teams prepare court fight The world number one tennis player would normally spend Orthodox Christmas at a Serbian church in Melbourne. Instead he's in immigration detention waiting to see whether he will be deported from Australia. Academy Award-winning actor Sidney Poitier dies aged 94 The Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the death of Poitier, who broke racial barriers as the first black winner of the best actor Oscar for his role in Lilies of the Field in 1963 and inspired a generation during the civil rights movement. An isolated WA has prepared for 300 daily COVID cases. It's likely to get more than 3,000 Back in November, WA was bracing for a little over 300 cases a day at the height of an outbreak, but those numbers seem hopelessly out of date with the arrival of Omicron. 2022 marks a decade of Xi Jinping's rule. These signature moves have transformed China forever This year, President Xi Jinping is set to extend his 10-year rule — and it's unlikely to end for life. From purges, to tightened freedoms, disappearances and rights abuses, we take a look back at how China has dramatically changed under his reign.    Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy