US president urges people to get vaccinated amid global concern over new strain that WHO says poses ‘very high’ risk.
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Barbados set to become a republic, ditching British Queen
Barbados will replace Queen Elizabeth II as head of state as Caribbean island distances itself from colonial past.
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Infographic: How Omicron compares with other COVID variants
WHO says preliminary evidence indicates an ‘increased risk of reinfection with Omicron’ but information is limited.
PSG’s Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the women’s award for first time after outstanding season.
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Pentagon to review deadly 2019 US bombings in Syria
US will look into whether procedures were followed after NY Times reported dozens of civilians were killed in bombings.
Amazon workers in Alabama will get another shot to unionise
The rare call for a do-over vote is a major blow to Amazon, which spent about a year urging workers to reject the union.
Major retailers tell Biden shelves are stocked for holiday season
Record US demand for imports has contributed to an unusually steep increase in consumer prices this year.
Omicron poses risks to global growth, inflation: Rating agencies
The COVID-19 strain compounds global economic challenges as it comes amid stretched supply chains and labour shortages.
Sweden’s first female PM elected for a second time in a week
Magdalena Andersson will form a one-party, minority government. Cabinet expected to be named on Tuesday.
