Covid: Boris Johnson writes to MPs to quell anger over new tiers
Facing a rebellion in his party, Boris Johnson tells MPs that England’s new rules could end in nine weeks. BBC News – UK
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US election: Appeal court dismisses Trump camp’s lawsuit in Pennsylvania
The three judges said no specific allegations or proof of election fraud were given by Trump’s team. BBC News – US & Canada
Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: PM claims capture of regional capital Mekelle
Abiy Ahmed says the army has taken full control of Mekelle from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. BBC News – Africa
Topshop owner Arcadia on brink of collapse
The company could make an announcement as soon as Monday – putting 13,000 jobs at risk. BBC News – Business
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran’s top nuclear scientist, assassinated near Tehran
Iran’s foreign minister has condemned the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh “as an act of state terror”. BBC News – Middle East
Maradona: Funeral worker apologises over coffin photos
The Argentine funeral worker took photos next to the open casket of football legend Diego Maradona. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean