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Covid inquiry: 'Lack of leadership' as virus spread in autumn 2020Sir Patrick criticises Boris Johnson for being weak and indecisive in autumn 2020, in diary entries. BBC News – UK

OpenAI staff demand board resign over Sam Altman sackingSenior staff are among the hundreds of people who have signed a letter calling on board members to go. BBC News – US & Canada

Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awardsThe Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US. BBC News – Africa

The World in a Nutshell! Overview of Earth Do you know that experts estimate the Earth to be some 4.5 billion years old? It is the fifth largest of the eight […]

AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidenceChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it “no longer had confidence” in his ability to lead. BBC News – Business

WHO says Gaza's al-Shifa hospital a death zone, as hundreds leaveThe UN health agency examines al-Shifa after last week’s raid by Israeli troops looking for a Hamas bunker. BBC News – Middle East

Argentines choose between polar opposites in run-offA left-wing economy minister and a far-right libertarian are vying to become the next president. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangersIn Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities – now the practice is back. BBC News – Europe

Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cutsThe chancellor says he wants to lower taxes but only in a responsible way that does not risk inflation. BBC News – UK

Sean 'Diddy' Combs: Singer Cassie settles lawsuit accusing rap mogul of rape and abuseA day after the singer sued the rap mogul, the pair said they wanted to “resolve this matter amicably”. BBC News – US & Canada