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Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Police say the arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam’s airport before take-off to Spain on Sunday.
BBC News – Europe

Experts also recommend a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds, in response to the Omicron variant.
BBC News – UK

The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
BBC News – US & Canada

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases.
BBC News – Africa

Airlines and oil firms slide as FTSE 100 index of leading shares suffers biggest drop in more than a year.
BBC News – Business

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.
BBC News – Middle East

Palmeiras beat fellow Brazilians Flamengo in extra time to successfully retain their Copa Libertadores title.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.
BBC News – Europe

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says he expects a “great Christmas” despite two UK Omicron cases.
BBC News – UK