China sentences Canadian man to death for drug smuggling
Robert Lloyd Schellenberg’s initial 15-year term for drug smuggling was too lenient, a court ruled. BBC News – US & Canada
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Christmas: How shops fared in four charts
We take a look at how the retail sector did overall over the festive period in four charts. BBC News – Business
DR Congo election: Candidate Martin Fayulu appeals against result
Martin Fayulu insists he won the presidential election and has demanded a manual recount. BBC News – Africa
Trump Russia: FBI probed whether Trump was working for Moscow – NYT
The FBI investigated whether Mr Trump was a national security threat, the New York Times reports. BBC News – US & Canada
Brexit failure a catastrophic breach of trust, says May
The PM urges MPs to back her deal with the EU, saying they must not let down Britons who voted to quit. BBC News – UK
Gilets Jaunes stage ninth round of protests in France
Thousands turn out across France for new “yellow vests” protests, with dozens of arrests. BBC News – Europe