Hospitals told to free up beds for ambulance strike
Health bosses warn of “extensive disruption” as crews are set to walk out on December 21 and 28. BBC News – UK
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Twitter condemned by UN and EU over reporters’ ban
The United Nations joins the EU in warning Elon Musk over a “disturbing” move to suspend journalists. BBC News – US & Canada
ANC conference: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa heckled
Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure as he opens the ANC conference where he is running for a new term. BBC News – Africa
UK interest rates raised to highest level for 14 years
The Bank of England lifts borrowing costs to 3.5% from 3%, the ninth rise in a row. BBC News – Business
Irish UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon attack
Three others were injured when two armoured vehicles came under fire while travelling to Beirut. BBC News – Middle East
Peru’s political crisis: Jaw-dropping twists and turns
Peru has been thrown into a fresh political crisis after a series of shock events over the past few days. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean