Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country’s top medical scientists say. BBC News – Africa
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UK inflation: Rising costs could push family spend up £1,700 a year
Monthly spend over Christmas expected to increase by £109, according to projections for BBC Panorama. BBC News – Business
Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial
Taha al-Jumailly is jailed by a German court for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl. BBC News – Middle East
Xiomara Castro: Honduras votes in first female president
Xiomara Castro’s victory will bring to an end to the the 12-year rule of the right-wing National Party. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Survivor: I’m haunted by deadliest Channel crossing
Mohamed Isa Omar, one of two survivors of last week’s disaster, tells the BBC he saw people drown. BBC News – Europe
Covid booster: Hospitals and pharmacies urged to ramp up rollout
NHS England is to give new guidance to health staff about the rollout, as the government tries to beat Omicron. BBC News – UK