Desmond Tutu: South Africa mourns anti-apartheid hero
The nation is holding a week of commemorative events after the clergyman’s death at the age of 90. BBC News – Africa
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Trump Scottish golf resorts claimed over £3m in furlough
Accounts reveal the former US president’s two golf courses in Scotland made financial losses last year. BBC News – Business
Roman-era ‘Good Shepherd’ ring found off Israel in ancient shipwreck
Israeli archaeologists discover a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian depiction of Jesus. BBC News – Middle East
UK Supreme Court denies Maduro claim to Venezuelan gold
The ruling means only opposition leader Juan Guaidó can access Venezuelan gold reserves in the UK. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies
In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said “immense tragedies” were being passed over in near silence. BBC News – Europe
Covid-19: New rules in force for three UK nations
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland bring in limits on socialising while England waits for more data. BBC News – UK