Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months
A suspension imposed last June is reversed after the networking site agrees to open a local office. BBC News – Africa
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British Gas owner warns energy crisis to last two years
The boss of Centrica says there is “no reason” to expect gas prices to come down anytime soon. BBC News – Business
Saudi court orders first naming of man guilty of sexual harassment
The kingdom amended an anti-harassment law last year to allow for the public shaming of offenders. BBC News – Middle East
Covid: Chile starts fourth vaccine dose amid rise in cases
The country is the first in Latin America to offer a fourth dose, as Omicron fuels a surge in cases. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: Half of Europe to be infected with Omicron within weeks – WHO
Dr Hans Kluge says a “west-to-east tidal wave” of the coronavirus variant is sweeping across the region. BBC News – Europe
PM facing growing anger over Downing Street drinks party
Labour and Tory MPs demand to know whether Boris Johnson attended a get-together held during lockdown. BBC News – UK