South Africa parliament fire suspect had explosives – prosecutor
A man who allegedly set fire to the Cape Town building was caught with explosives, prosecutors say. BBC News – Africa
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Covid staff shortages will continue into New Year
Pub groups and retailers warn that sickness and isolation continue to blight their businesses. BBC News – Business
Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image
Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken. BBC News – Middle East
Covid-19: French MPs get death threats over support for vaccine pass
They report the threats as they consider tougher restrictions on unvaccinated people in France. BBC News – Europe
Brazil’s Bolsonaro in hospital with intestinal blockage
President Jair Bolsonaro, who was stabbed in 2018, says doctors are evaluating potential surgery. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: England must stick with Plan B to protect NHS – PM
PM says it would be “folly” to think pandemic is over – as hospitals face “considerable” pressure. BBC News – UK