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Several retailers said Christmas sales had seen a boost despite cold weather, rising costs and rail strikes.
BBC News – Business

A controversial move to let parliament overrule the Supreme Court threatens democracy, critics say.
BBC News – Middle East

Twenty-six people were killed in total after a prison break in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, on Sunday.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Former Pope Benedict’s funeral takes place at the Vatican, as Francis celebrates Mass with pilgrims.
BBC News – Europe

In his book Spare, the Duke of Sussex claims his brother pushed him to the floor, the Guardian says.
BBC News – UK

The US House of Representatives will return on Thursday after six failed votes. What needs to change?
BBC News – US & Canada

Miners in Somaliland are uprooting centuries-old trees used since antiquity to make perfume.
BBC News – Africa