Chinese woman becomes ‘stiff wooden person’ as she stops eating, using toilet after being scolded at work | Trending newsthirst.

In a heartbreaking incident, a Chinese woman reportedly experienced severe reactions after being scolded at work by her supervisor. According to her doctor, she became like a “stiff wooden person” who didn’t eat or move and needed to be reminded to use the bathroom by her family. A Chinese woman’s reaction to being scolded at…

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Japanese encephalitis case found in Victoria prompts ‘high’ risk warning for weeks ahead | Health newsthirst.

The likely first summer case of a potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus has been identified in regional Victoria. Japanese encephalitis, a flavivirus related to dengue and yellow fever, was detected in a resident in the state’s north, the Department of Health announced on Tuesday. The virus has also been picked up by environmental surveillance in northern…

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Germany says Russian ‘shadow’ oil tanker stuck in Baltic Sea newsthirst.

German authorities have said an oil tanker stuck in German waters belongs to Russia’s “shadow fleet”, which Berlin says is used to avoid sanctions. Germany’s maritime authorities (CCME) said on Friday that the Panamanian-flagged ship, known as Eventin, had lost power and steering, meaning tugboats were deployed to secure the vessel. German Foreign Minister Annalena…

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Anas Sarwar aide Kate Watson becomes Scottish Labour’s general secretary | Scotland newsthirst.

Anas Sarwar’s chief of staff has been named as Scottish Labour’s new general secretary. Kate Watson will be in charge of the party’s administration and sit on the governing Scottish executive committee. The general secretary is responsible for running the party’s administration including legal affairs, staff management, campaigns, conferences and liaising with the UK party….

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