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People are being urged to cancel some of their holiday plans to protect public health as Omicron begins to spread all over the world at a rapid pace.

The picture that’s causing outrage across the nation – the latest No 10 gathering during lockdown – was a work meeting, says No 10.

Gabriel Boric has become Chile’s youngest ever leader at the age of 35 after the left-wing candidate won in the presidential election.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that in March, rail fares will rise by 3.8%.

A woman, 27, has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after four young boys – two sets of twins – were killed in a house fire in South London.

British schools say they are prepared to move back to online learning if they have to next term, as more children stay at home because of Covid.

France has issued a statement about new restrictions being placed on travellers from the UK. As Omicron spreads “extremely quickly” travel restrictions have been reintroduced.

A woman who murdered her partner’s 16-month-old daughter has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years after causing caused “catastrophic” injuries to the 18-month child.

Football legend Sergio Aguero has confirmed his immediate retirement from the sport during an emotional press conference today.

MPs have voted to approve Covid passes to enter nightclubs, sports matches and other big events  – despite the PM suffering a massive Commons rebellion as nearly 100 Tory MPs voted against the government’s plans.