Covid: Record German cases as WHO warns of Europe deaths
Almost 34,000 cases are reported in Germany as the WHO warns of half a million more deaths in Europe. BBC News – Europe
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Owen Paterson quits as MP over lobbying row ‘nightmare’
The Tory MP is at the centre of a bitter row after he was found to have made “egregious” rule breaches. BBC News – UK
Biden rejects blame for shock Virginia election defeat
The president cites schools, jobs, petrol prices and “Trump voters” as reasons for the defeat. BBC News – US & Canada
Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace forward’s Ivory Coast future in doubt
Wilfried Zaha’s international future is in doubt after the Crystal Palace forward reportedly asked not to be selected for Ivory Coast’s World Cup qualifiers. BBC News – Africa
Toy sellers pin Christmas hopes on grandparents’ spending
Family celebrations will return but a cost of living rise is expected to put pressure on parents. BBC News – Business
COP26: Boris Johnson apologises to minister over wheelchair access
UK prime minister says sorry for “confusion” to Israeli minister who was unable to get into COP26. BBC News – Middle East