Neil Bradley

The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country’s top medical scientists say.
BBC News – Africa

Monthly spend over Christmas expected to increase by £109, according to projections for BBC Panorama.
BBC News – Business

Taha al-Jumailly is jailed by a German court for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl.
BBC News – Middle East

Xiomara Castro’s victory will bring to an end to the the 12-year rule of the right-wing National Party.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Mohamed Isa Omar, one of two survivors of last week’s disaster, tells the BBC he saw people drown.
BBC News – Europe

NHS England is to give new guidance to health staff about the rollout, as the government tries to beat Omicron.
BBC News – UK

The cable host provided extensive advice to Governor Andrew Cuomo as he battled an abuse scandal.
BBC News – US & Canada

Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife.
BBC News – Africa

Supermarket says the move ensures it will not run out of decorations, gifts and toys.
BBC News – Business

Iran’s nuclear advances add an air of urgency as the sides meet in Vienna after a five-month pause.
BBC News – Middle East

Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Police say the arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam’s airport before take-off to Spain on Sunday.
BBC News – Europe

Experts also recommend a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds, in response to the Omicron variant.
BBC News – UK

The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
BBC News – US & Canada

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases.
BBC News – Africa

Airlines and oil firms slide as FTSE 100 index of leading shares suffers biggest drop in more than a year.
BBC News – Business

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.
BBC News – Middle East

Palmeiras beat fellow Brazilians Flamengo in extra time to successfully retain their Copa Libertadores title.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.
BBC News – Europe

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says he expects a “great Christmas” despite two UK Omicron cases.
BBC News – UK