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New variant of coronavirus identified

Flights from 6 African countries suspended from tomorrow

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WHO says omicron carries higher risk of infection

Travel bans for southern African countries extended

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Every adult in UK to be offered booster jab

Move is part of efforts to tackle spread of Omicron variant

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Major expansion of covid booster programme

NHS expected to give details in coming days

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Government under attack over travel restrictions

Scientific advisers thought there was case for tougher measures

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South Africa experiencing 4th wave of Covid-19

New Omicron variant causing most new infections

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Taliban decree on rights of Afghan women

Order bans forced marriage - but no mention of employment or education

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Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for 2 years

United Nations leads international condemnation of Myanmar

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Biden-Putin video call

US expresses deep concern about Russia's build-up of forces near Ukraine

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Allegra Stratton resigns over No 10 party video

PM brings in Plan B covid restrictions

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Conservatives fined by Electoral Commission over No 10 flat refurb

Labour accuses PM of lying to his own standards adviser

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Government: "deeply concerning situation" facing country

Scientists say 2 doses of Covid won鈥檛 stop you catching Omicron

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Huge demand for Covid booster vaccinations

Long waits at some centres providing jabs

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Largest backbench rebellion of Johnson premiership

99 Tory MPs vote against mandatory Covid passes

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Highest number of daily UK infections since pandemic began

CMO says more infection records likely to be broken

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Record high infection date for 2nd day running

88,000 cases confirmed in latest 24 hour period

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Conservatives lose in Shropshire North

Cabinet Secretary steps back from Christmas parties inquiry

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No decision yet on new covid restrictions

Cabinet meets 鈥� PM 鈥渞eserves the possibility鈥� of further action

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No new coronavirus restrictions before Christmas

PM had been under increasing pressure to provide clarity

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Omicron 鈥渓ess likely to lead to hospital treatment鈥�

JCVI says at-risk children as young as five should be offered jab

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UK Health Security Agency say Omicron news is "encouraging"

People with Covid up to 70% less likely to need hospital treatment than with Delta

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No new covid restrictions before January

People urged to remain cautious and celebrate New Year's Eve outside

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Russia bans one of its oldest human rights organisations

Memorial International was set up to protect the memories of Stalin's victims

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One of Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy media outlets closes

Widespread international condemnation after offices of Stand News raided by police

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Biden-Putin phone call

US and Russian leaders discuss build-up of troops on Ukraine's eastern border

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Record number of Covid cases across UK

ONS stats estimate 1 in 30 infected in week before Christmas

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Andrew: Release of crucial legal document

Duke鈥檚 lawyers believe it could lead to dropping of civil case against him

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Prince: Judge hears case for charges to be dropped

Lawyers for Duke say sexual assault claim made against him is "unfair"

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Anti-government protests in Kazakhstan

Kazakh President appeals for help from Russia

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First anniversary of storming of the US Capitol

President Biden strongly condemns his predecessor, Donald Trump

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