Alaa Abdel Fattah: Leading Egyptian activist jailed for five years
Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups. BBC News – Middle East
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Leftist Gabriel Boric to become Chile’s youngest ever president
Gabriel Boric, 35, says he will look after democracy after a convincing win over his far-right rival. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Davos business leaders’ event postponed over Omicron
The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for “early summer” due to the spread of Covid. BBC News – Europe
Covid: PM says he will not hesitate to go further on Covid rules
Ministers will rule nothing out as Omicron cases continue to surge ahead of Christmas, the PM says. BBC News – UK
Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns
The US infectious diseases chief says the Covid-19 variant will spread – even among the vaccinated. BBC News – US & Canada
Gabon youth coach arrested after male rape claims which he denies
Patrick Eyi, a former Gabon U17 coach, is arrested after claims of sexual abuse against him, which he denies. BBC News – Africa