Covid: Pupils to wear face masks in class to tackle Omicron
The move aims to address concerns about schools staying open for face-to-face learning this coming term. BBC News – UK
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US flight cancellations hit new holiday peak amid Covid and bad weather
More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled, with airlines facing crew shortages and bad weather. BBC News – US & Canada
Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building
Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning. BBC News – Africa
Nationwide customers hit by payment glitch
Customers were left questioning why their wages had failed to appear in their account on Friday. BBC News – Business
Jordan MPs fighting in parliament session live-streamed on local television
The argument began as the chamber debated constitutional reforms, including gender equality. BBC News – Middle East
Syntropic agriculture: A new way of farming in dry climates?
Ernst Gotsch’s method of agriculture increases, rather than decreases, biodiversity and wildlife. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean