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Pfizer says booster shot promising against Omicron

The company says a third dose of its vaccine could improve protection against the new variant.
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Home-working and more mask rules in England - PM

Boris Johnson announces tougher Plan B measures to combat the Omicron variant and allow time for more boosters, including Covid passes for large venues.
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Manslaughter trial of ex-cop Kim Potter begins

The former officer said she meant to use a Taser when she shot dead black motorist Daunte Wright.
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Brazil legend Pele back in hospital

Brazil legend Pele is in hospital to have treatment for a colon tumour.
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Dramatic equaliser denies Chelsea top spot

Chelsea finish second in their Champions League group after a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for Zenit St Petersburg in Russia.
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Juventus win to top Group H from Chelsea

Juventus beat Malmo to finish above Chelsea and advance into the Champions League last 16 as Group H winners.
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The sci-fi that predicted life in 2021

How The Matrix and other 'cyberpunk' stories have become a reality
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The Canadian city to visit this winter

It is now welcoming back fully vaccinated travellers
Travel
The job candidates you can't beat?

When there’s an internal candiate in play for a job, is it even worth applying?
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The surgeons who operate from anywhere

Specialists can dial into operations from anywhere in the world
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Christmas movie-making snowballs to set new record

The number of new festive films listed for release in 2021 is four times higher than a decade ago
Entertainment & Arts
Tiny town bids to become UK's smallest city

The bid for Marazion in Cornwall is part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
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What next for Ukraine after Putin-Biden talks?

Russia's president will want to register some kind of victory before his troops return, writes...
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Stratton's tearful apology over No 10 party video

Watch as PM adviser Allegra Stratton offers her "profound apologies" after the leaked video of party remarks.

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