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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

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America’s musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.
BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa should be praised for discovering Omicron, not hit with travel bans, its officials say.
BBC News – Africa

Critics claim publicly available data shows worrying failures on the 737 Max since its return to service.
BBC News – Business

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city’s greatest temples, took decades to excavate.
BBC News – Middle East

Parents who won almost $ 1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Sunday’s referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe.
BBC News – Europe

England’s chief medical officer wonders if “we could take people with us” if new restrictions are imposed.
BBC News – UK

Flights from eight African nations to be blocked as new variant is classified as being “of concern”.
BBC News – US & Canada