Covid: Omicron and Delta driving tsunami of cases – WHO
Craig TaylorThe warning comes as record cases are once again reported across the US and Europe. BBC News – Europe
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Covid: Europe sees record virus case rise
Italy, Greece and Portugal all also announced their highest daily case totals on Tuesday. BBC News – Europe
Andrzej Duda: Polish president vetoes controversial media law
Opponents say the law banning foreign ownership in the media aimed to silence government critics. BBC News – Europe
Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies
In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said “immense tragedies” were being passed over in near silence. BBC News – Europe
Covid: Christmas flights cancelled and new curbs amid Omicron spread
Millions face travel disruption and more restrictions as Omicron upends Christmas plans worldwide. BBC News – Europe
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Kyiv hopes truce will ease military tensions
Russia and Ukraine agree to restore a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, amid a build-up of Russian forces. BBC News – Europe