Craig Taylor

Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January.
BBC News – Europe

He says he hopes Boris Johnson will not be tempted by “coercive measures” to tackle Covid.
BBC News – UK

The defence struggled to produce witnesses on Friday and only nine out of a proposed 35 testified.
BBC News – US & Canada

The shadowy Russian mercenary group, allegedly linked to the Kremlin, has been accused of rights abuses.
BBC News – Africa

Regulated rail fares in England, which include season tickets, will rise by 3.8% in March.
BBC News – Business

Troops search for suspected Palestinian gunmen after an Israeli is shot dead and two others wounded.
BBC News – Middle East

Tania Mendoza was outside a football academy when a gunman opened fire before escaping.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Moscow says Nato should abandon hopes of Ukraine joining and Nato states should get rid of weapons.
BBC News – Europe

Simon Case, who was leading the inquiry, stands aside after it emerged an event was held in his office.
BBC News – UK

Kim Potter testified at her manslaughter trial about the “chaotic” fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
BBC News – US & Canada

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
BBC News – Africa

Policymakers increase rates from their historic low despite fears that Omicron could slow the economy.
BBC News – Business

Abdullah Ibhais claims he was prosecuted for corruption after raising concerns about migrant workers.
BBC News – Middle East

The sprinter talks to BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue about how video games helped him win gold.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Non-residents will need compelling reasons to travel, as France tries to slow the spread of Omicron.
BBC News – Europe

Pubs and restaurants are not closing, the PM insists – but he and Prof Chris Whitty urge caution.
BBC News – UK

Some New Yorkers are cooling on the craze for street-side restaurant sheds, due to noise and vermin.
BBC News – US & Canada

The coronavirus pandemic has forced some city dwellers to move back to the countryside to survive.
BBC News – Africa

Independent assessors will decide what services are needed in a local area when a branch is closed.
BBC News – Business

Troops will remain to “advise, assist and enable” Iraqi security forces to stop a resurgence of IS.
BBC News – Middle East