Police hunting gunman as woman dies after Wallasey pub shooting
Merseyside Police have released details of the vehicle the gunman may have used to flee the scene. BBC News – UK
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US winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day
At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada. BBC News – US & Canada
South Africa: Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 10 near hospital
A fuel tanker that apparently got stuck under a bridge explodes in a huge fireball, killing at least 10 people. BBC News – Africa
Airport strikes could go on for months, says PCS union boss
The boss of the PCS union says Border Force staff walkouts on Friday could be the first of many. BBC News – Business
Palestinian fears heightened as Israeli far right heads to power
“Since the Israeli elections, attacks have grown more fierce,” a Palestinian in Hebron tells the BBC. BBC News – Middle East
Arizona-Mexico border: Container wall to be dismantled
The US government sued the state’s governor last week for allegedly trespassing on federal lands. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean