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Exact date heavy wind and rain to return after dry spell, following Storm Fergus and Storm Elin chaos over the weekend LBC News06:59
Rainfall inundates Melbourne's South-East, with residents left wading through floodwaters 9News06:42
Watch dramatic footage of Leitrim Village tornado Leitrim Observer, Ireland15:23
Torrential rain smashes decades-old records in South Australia 9News23:55
Homes destroyed, six dead as tornadoes rip through communities The Age01:41

UK Politics

UK Covid-19 inquiry to grill PM Rishi Sunak over 'Eat Out To Help Out' scheme News18.com07:16Covid Inquiry Rishi Sunak Covid

Rishi Sunak faces Covid Inquiry: PM set to be grilled on claims Eat Out scheme cost lives, 'Dr… Mail Online08:13Covid Inquiry Rishi Sunak Covid

Hillsborough talks to focus on stabilising Stormont finances BreakingNews.ie08:15Stormont Sinn Féin NI News

Talks with Stormont leaders to focus on finances of a returning executive TheJournal.ie07:39Stormont Sinn Féin NI News

UK and Norway will co-lead a Maritime Capability Coalition to develop Ukraine’s Navy Naval News08:11UK/Ukraine Ukraine Norway

Great Britain will hand over two ships to Ukraine for demining the Black Sea Ukrainian Shipping Magazine08:21UK/Ukraine Ukraine Norway

Lord Cameron reprimands Yousaf over Erdogan meeting ‘protocol breach’ STV07:49David Cameron Humza Yousaf Scottish National Party

David Cameron pulls rank on SNP as Yousaf slapped down for unauthorised meeting with Erdogan GB News07:34David Cameron Humza Yousaf Scottish National Party

Tory factions to hold summits over Sunak’s Rwanda Bill before crunch vote The London Economic19:45Rishi Sunak Tories Rwanda

Conservative Party factions to hold talks over Sunak’s Rwanda Bill before crunch vote Yahoo! UK & Ireland20:24Rishi Sunak Tories Rwanda

Hamas

Al-Qassam Brigades say they killed 40 Israeli soldiers in past 48 hours Anadolu Agency06:34
Israeli army ‘astonished’ by Hamas strength, says analyst Anadolu Agency16:08
Hamas footage shows fighting with IDF Sky News21:56
Video: Watch how Hamas forces fight Israeli invading army Mehr News Agency17:26
'No hostage will leave alive unless…': Hamas warns Israel Livemint.com17:38

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

UK Covid-19 inquiry to grill PM Rishi Sunak over 'Eat Out To Help Out' scheme News18.com07:16Covid Inquiry UK Covid Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak faces Covid Inquiry: PM set to be grilled on claims Eat Out scheme cost lives, 'Dr… Mail Online08:13Covid Inquiry UK Covid Rishi Sunak

Winter viruses: figures of flu and Norovirus rise in England - but what is the state of… National World15:04UK Covid NHS England

Norovirus, Covid and whooping cough sweeps UK in fresh virus wave - everything to know The Mirror09:49UK Covid NHS England

Covid Inquiry: How much will the inquiry cost? Boris Johnson's legal fees revealed National World13:52Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry UK Covid

Boris Johnson denies using ‘let the bodies pile high’ phrase at Covid inquiry Yahoo! UK & Ireland08:52Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry UK Covid

Warning sounded over any moves to defund Covid-19 vaccine Radio New Zealand03:56XBB.1.5 Coronavirus Vaccine NZ Politics

New Covid vaccines are now available in Australia. Do you need one? ABC Online03:45XBB.1.5 Coronavirus Vaccine NZ Politics

Video: What questions could Rishi Sunak face at the Covid inquiry? Sky News04:00UK Covid Rishi Sunak Covid Inquiry

I morning briefing: The big tests facing Rishi Sunak today i News07:10UK Covid Rishi Sunak Covid Inquiry

Conservative Party

Tory minister failed to mention England cheated in Pisa tests The National, Scotland07:14
Tory councillors lose the faith, as local councils collapse East Anglia Bylines05:53
Poll: Voters ‘set to show Andrea Jenkyns the middle-finger’ at next election The London Economic12:36
The Brexit Big Beasts are back - and shaping the Tory party i News06:59
Tories on course to go out with a whimper rather than a bang despite turmoil Sky News14:04

Joe Biden

Sen. Mitt Romney weighs in on 2024: Biden ‘too old,’ Trump ‘a little too nutty’ Deseret Morning News, Utah21:03Mitt Romney Utah Senate US Politics

Romney says he doesn’t see ‘any’ evidence to back Biden impeachment The Independent19:23Mitt Romney Utah Senate US Politics

President Joe Biden, First Lady to depart from LAX after SoCal campaign swing NBC Los Angeles20:57Jill Biden Los Angeles California

Joe Biden’s Los Angeles fundraising swing brings in more than $15 million, Jeffrey katzenberg… Deadline Hollywood00:53Jill Biden Los Angeles California

Biden’s support of Israel alienates more Democrats in new poll Macon.com22:04US/Israel Hamas Israel

Majority of Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas conflict: poll The Hill19:29US/Israel Hamas Israel

Donald Trump stakes 4-point lead over Joe Biden in 2024 presidential race polls Hindustan Times03:552024 Presidential Election Donald Trump US

Donald Trump edges ahead of Joe Biden in 2024 polls The Times of India13:462024 Presidential Election Donald Trump US

Biden to host Ukrainian president at White House on Tuesday: White House Anadolu Agency05:44US/Ukraine US US Politics

Biden invites Zelenskyy to White House for 12 December meeting EurActiv.com07:14US/Ukraine US US Politics

Rishi Sunak

Tories facing election wipe-out with just 130 seats, says John Curtice The Independent11:32
British public 'turns against Rishi Sunak's handling of the pandemic', as he faces Covid inquiry grilling LBC News05:52
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak challenged in parliament over crime in Wakefield Wakefield Express16:04
Rishi under threat as Tories ‘plan to oust PM in favour of Boris and Farage’ Metro.co.uk21:32
Rishi Sunak faces secret cabal of 'pasta plotters' who conspired to get new PM at Italian restaurant GB News10:13

UK Coronavirus (Covid-19)

NHS urges people to book their Covid-19 and flu vaccines Daily Echo09:47UK Flu Epidemic Coronavirus Vaccine NHS

Countdown begins to book Covid and flu vaccines before booking system closes Andover Advertiser, Hampshire21:02UK Flu Epidemic Coronavirus Vaccine NHS

UK Covid-19 Inquiry to grill PM Rishi Sunak over 'Eat Out To Help Out' scheme News18.com07:16Covid Inquiry Covid Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak is set to be grilled on whether Eat Out To Help Out scheme fuelled the spread of… Mail Online18:18Covid Inquiry Covid Rishi Sunak

Positivity rates of Covid creeping up again just two weeks before Christmas The Mirror18:57BA.2.86 Coronavirus Variants Omicron Variant

Symptoms of new Covid variant Jn.1 as health experts warn cases could rise in UK Chronicle Live08:32BA.2.86 Coronavirus Variants Omicron Variant

Boris Johnson faces scrutiny at London's COVID-19 inquiry as protesters gather and a memorial wall stands witness Outlook India10:22Boris Johnson Covid Covid Inquiry

Rishi Sunak to face COVID-19 inquiry grilling next week Politico EU09:44Boris Johnson Covid Covid Inquiry

Figures: Number of patients being treated for Covid at South Essex hospitals Echo News17:18England Essex

Winter viruses: figures of flu and Norovirus rise in England - but what is the state of… National World15:04England Essex

UK Economy

Why the UK economy is in such a state – and even the Labour party doesn’t seem to get how bad things are The Conversation (UK)16:58Labour Party UK Politics Resolution Foundation

Starmer: Growth will be Labour's defining mission through 'securonomics' STV12:25Labour Party UK Politics Resolution Foundation

UK lags behind world-leader Singapore in latest OECD global education rankings Spear's WMS16:09OECD Education Singapore

UK lags behind world-leader Singapore in latest OECD PISA global education rankings Spear's WMS16:40OECD Education Singapore

UK jobs market slows in November, vacancies drop Proactive Investors (UK)11:06World Economic News Human Resources Big Four

UK recruiters flag permanent hiring dip amid economic angst Reward Strategy11:37World Economic News Human Resources Big Four

UK’s economic stagnation has left households £4,300 poorer – but there’s a plan to fix it Big Issue11:29Resolution Foundation Economy German Economy

Wage stagnation has cost UK workers £10,700 a year: Report Invezz09:17Resolution Foundation Economy German Economy

UK retailers see weak sales growth in November despite Black Friday deals Investing.com UK00:15British Retail Consortium World Economic News Retail Sales

UK Christmas sales are off to weak start on delayed spending The Business of Fashion15:36British Retail Consortium World Economic News Retail Sales

Sudan

African mediators claim progress in efforts to end Sudan's war Times LIVE05:17Rapid Support Forces Africa World Conflicts

African mediators claim progress in efforts to end Sudan war The New Arab17:13Rapid Support Forces Africa World Conflicts

Sudan Rejects US War Crimes Accusations against its Army Asharq Al-Awsat09:48Rapid Support Forces War Crimes US

US says combatants on both sides of Sudan conflict have committed war crimes Jurist19:14Rapid Support Forces War Crimes US

Sudan orders expulsion of 15 Emirati diplomats in retaliation for UAE’s move Sudan Tribune19:14UAE Middle East Africa

Sudan orders expulsion of 15 UAE diplomats, declares them persona non grata TRT World20:31UAE Middle East Africa

IGAD leaders hold Sudan crisis summit Albawaba20:01Djibouti Middle East Africa

Leaders of East African bloc hold summit on Sudan conflict TRT World23:10Djibouti Middle East Africa

2 Killed, 7 injured in ICRC convoy attack in Sudan's Khartoum Voice of America23:30Khartoum The Red Cross World Conflicts

Sudan: Red Cross decries deadly, 'deliberate' convoy attack Deutsche Welle03:06Khartoum The Red Cross World Conflicts

UK/Rwanda

"Does not go far enough": UK immigration minister resigns over controversial Rwanda asylum bill AniNews.in03:06Rwanda Immigration Robert Jenrick

Rwanda plan will be foiled by lawyers - Jenrick BBC13:09Rwanda Immigration Robert Jenrick

Legal assessment blow for Sunak’s Rwanda legislation Belfast Telegraph22:41Rwanda Rishi Sunak Africa

Sunak urges Labour not to oppose Rwanda bill after being dealt fresh blow by legal assessment… Mail Online01:18Rwanda Rishi Sunak Africa

Rishi Sunak accused of ‘hushing up’ £100 million extra paid to Rwanda i News12:59Rwanda Africa UK Politics

Rwanda gets more under asylum deal The Herald22:10Rwanda Africa UK Politics

UK PM Rishi Sunak, Dutch premiere gets locked out of 10 Downing Street home | Watch Video Livemint.com12:07Rwanda Rishi Sunak UK Politics

Sunak and Jenrick trade blows amid ‘mad’ claims of PM leadership challenge i News19:50Rwanda Rishi Sunak UK Politics

Gary Lineker and Brian Cox among high profile names calling for Rwanda plan to be scrapped Sky News08:18Brian Cox (actor) Gary Lineker Rwanda

Gary Lineker told to stick to football after call Rwanda scheme call The Independent08:05Brian Cox (actor) Gary Lineker Rwanda

Ofsted

Ofsted vow to ‘do more’ as Ruth Perry’s family say lessons must be learned Evening Standard17:33
Ofsted halts school inspections next week to rollout new training after Ruth Perry inquest… Mail Online01:24
Ofsted apologise over Reading headteacher's death Greatest Hits Radio18:49
Ruth Perry's family hits out at 'perverse, inhumane' Ofsted system as inquiry finds it 'likely contributed' to her death LBC News16:24
Ruth Perry: Ofsted plans training to spot ‘visible signs of anxiety’ during inspections FE Week20:47

Brexit

By what measure has Brexit delivered a better life for people in Britain? - Andy Brown Yorkshire Post06:02
The derangement of James O’Brien Spiked18:01
Gibraltar deal hinges on use of airport, says Spain's foreign minister Yahoo! UK & Ireland08:42
Brexit regret deepens, as majority of Brits now want ‘closer ties’ with EU The London Economic11:26
British public backs closer relationship with EU, new poll shows The Independent11:12