Ahmed Bassem Zaki: Egypt jails harassing student who sparked MeToo campaign
The notorious case began in July when a series of women posted claims of sexual harassment online. BBC News – Middle East
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Argentina abortion: Senate to vote on legalisation
The law, if passed, would allow abortions up to the 14th week of pregnancy in the highly Catholic nation. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Croatia earthquake: Seven dead as rescuers search rubble for survivors
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Petrinja and nearby towns, trapping people under rubble. BBC News – Europe
Covid: Millions more braced for tougher rules in England
The health secretary is expected to tell MPs more areas of England will enter tier four as cases surge. BBC News – UK
Covid-19: US reports first known case of highly-infectious variant
The discovery in Colorado comes as US president-elect Joe Biden calls for vaccinations to be ramped up. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: ‘No liquor in teapots’, South Africa’s restaurants warned
Alcohol sales have been banned in South Africa to prevent “reckless behaviour” amid a Covid spike. BBC News – Africa