Shoppers shun Christmas sales as footfall drops amid Covid fears
New data reveals a 37.2% decline in footfall compared with 2019, with central London badly affected. BBC News – Business
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‘I’m Jewish and black – where do I fit in?’
Black and Jewish journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt travels to Israel to meet the Ethiopian community and explore this dual identity. BBC News – Middle East
Brazilian town floods after two dams collapse
People in the town of Itabuna can be seen using inflatable rafts and canoes to get from house to house. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Andrzej Duda: Polish president vetoes controversial media law
Opponents say the law banning foreign ownership in the media aimed to silence government critics. BBC News – Europe
No new Covid rules in England before new year – Javid
The health secretary’s comments come as England reported a record 113,628 cases on Christmas Day. BBC News – UK
Covid: Flight cancellations cause global chaos
More than 1,400 flights are scrapped on Monday, capping off a tough festive period for travellers. BBC News – US & Canada