Lebanese minister behind Saudi remarks rift resigns
George Kordahi’s comments about the Gulf kingdom plunged Lebanon into a diplomatic crisis. BBC News – Middle East
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Rights groups’ warning as Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy restored
Activists say restoring Remain in Mexico at the border will result in “torture, rape and death”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Austria ruling party picks Nehammer for chancellor
Karl Nehammer is chosen as party leader and next chancellor in a bid to end days of turmoil. BBC News – Europe
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Emma Tustin and Thomas Hughes jailed over killing
Thomas Hughes will serve 21 years and Emma Tustin a minimum of 29 for the killing and torture of his son. BBC News – UK
Michigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter
Authorities say the Michigan couple’s son killed four students with his father’s handgun. BBC News – US & Canada
South Africa battles Omicron fear and vaccine myths
The new variant threatens to overshadow the holiday season as campaigners fight vaccine fears. BBC News – Africa