Calais activists: Migrants call us from boats asking for help
Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK. BBC News – Europe
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Covid: Face masks to be compulsory in England from Tuesday, says Javid
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says he expects a “great Christmas” despite two UK Omicron cases. BBC News – UK
Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
The US composer and lyricist reshaped America’s musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years. BBC News – US & Canada
Covid: South Africa ‘punished’ for detecting new Omicron variant
South Africa should be praised for discovering Omicron, not hit with travel bans, its officials say. BBC News – Africa
737 Max: Boeing refutes new safety concerns
Critics claim publicly available data shows worrying failures on the 737 Max since its return to service. BBC News – Business
Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor’s ‘Avenue of the Sphinxes’
The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city’s greatest temples, took decades to excavate. BBC News – Middle East