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Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January.
BBC News – Europe

He says he hopes Boris Johnson will not be tempted by “coercive measures” to tackle Covid.
BBC News – UK

The defence struggled to produce witnesses on Friday and only nine out of a proposed 35 testified.
BBC News – US & Canada

The shadowy Russian mercenary group, allegedly linked to the Kremlin, has been accused of rights abuses.
BBC News – Africa

Regulated rail fares in England, which include season tickets, will rise by 3.8% in March.
BBC News – Business

Troops search for suspected Palestinian gunmen after an Israeli is shot dead and two others wounded.
BBC News – Middle East

Tania Mendoza was outside a football academy when a gunman opened fire before escaping.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Moscow says Nato should abandon hopes of Ukraine joining and Nato states should get rid of weapons.
BBC News – Europe

Simon Case, who was leading the inquiry, stands aside after it emerged an event was held in his office.
BBC News – UK

Kim Potter testified at her manslaughter trial about the “chaotic” fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
BBC News – US & Canada