Covid: UK at ‘perilous moment’ in pandemic, says PM
Boris Johnson warns against complacency, and says 2.4 million jabs have been done so far in the UK. BBC News – UK
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Parler: Amazon to remove site from web hosting service
If Parler fails to find a new web hosting service by Sunday, the entire network will go offline. BBC News – US & Canada
Beny Steinmetz: Mining tycoon in Swiss trial over Guinea deal
Billionaire Beny Steinmetz denies alleged corruption over a huge iron ore deal in Guinea. BBC News – Africa
OECD: Lockdowns here to stay, even with vaccine plan
The economic think-tank tips a better economy in 2021 but success will depend on the vaccine rollout. BBC News – Business
Hezbollah denies any role in production of amphetamines
The Lebanese militant group was accused of being behind a massive seizure of amphetamines in Italy. BBC News – Middle East
White Bengal tiger cub born at Nicaragua zoo
The cub, named Nieves (Snow), is being raised by humans after it was rejected by its mother. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean