Sudan women protest against 'rape by security forces'

Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday.

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Turkey arrests US diplomat over alleged passport handover

Police say the US man gave the document to a Syrian trying to travel to Germany from Istanbul airport.

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Covid: Cases top 100k and jabs approved for some children

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.

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Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains

The risk of needing hospital treatment could be two-thirds lower with Omicron than other variants.

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Xi'an: Chinese city under lockdown as Covid cases rise

More than 13 million people in the city of Xi'an have been told to stay at home amid a Covid outbreak.

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US safety body to probe Tesla on in-car gameplay

It follows a complaint from an owner who discovered he could play games while driving.

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11 Festive Dishes for the Merriest of Christmas Eve Dinners

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Covid Omicron: Variant will push Europe hospitals towards brink, says WHO

The UN health body's Europe head says another storm is coming, as countries brace for a surge in cases.

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Irish urged to limit contact to Christmas day guests

Ireland's chief medical officer says people should only see those they plan to spend Christmas with.

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Fines for Wales employees not working from home

People must work from home unless there is "a reasonable excuse" with fines for bosses and workers.

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