Covid-19: WHO chief optimistic disease will be beaten in 2022
The organisation ends the year on a positive note but warns about “nationalism and vaccine hoarding”. BBC News – Europe
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Covid: UK cases reach record again as PM urges New Year’s Eve caution
As 189,846 daily cases are reported, Boris Johnson urges caution as 2021 draws to a close. BBC News – UK
Betty White: Biden leads tributes for Golden Girls actress
The long-time Hollywood star died on Friday at the age of 99 after an eight-decade film and TV career. BBC News – US & Canada
Desmond Tutu: Body of South African hero to be aquamated
In line with his eco-friendly beliefs, the water-based process uses a tenth of the energy of cremation. BBC News – Africa
Santander: Bank hands out £130m in Christmas blunder
The error meant around 75,000 people woke up on Christmas morning to a surprise payment from Santander. BBC News – Business
Citroën removes Egypt ad accused of normalising sexual harassment
The carmaker apologises for an Egyptian commercial in which a woman is photographed without consent. BBC News – Middle East