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- UK Covid-19: New variant detected in Scotland - A new variant of Covid-19 has been detected in Scotland, with 13 cases identified so far. The variant, known as B.1.1.529, is a sub-variant of the Delta strain and is thought to be more transmissible.
- Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Jury reaches verdict - Ghislaine Maxwell, a former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has been found guilty of five counts of sex trafficking and one count of conspiracy. The verdict comes after a six-week trial in New York.
- Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from working - The Taliban have banned women from working in most sectors, including government, education, and healthcare, in a move that has been widely condemned by human rights groups.
- US election: Trump's tax returns released - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released six years of Donald Trump's tax returns, showing that he paid no federal income taxes in 11 of those years.
- Climate change: Global carbon emissions hit record high - Global carbon emissions have reached a record high, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report warns that the world is running out of time to take action to limit global warming.
World News
- Israel-Gaza conflict: Ceasefire agreed - A ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in Gaza, following a week of intense fighting that has left dozens dead.
- China: Xi Jinping reappointed as president - Xi Jinping has been reappointed as president of China, cementing his position as the country's most powerful leader in decades.
- India: Farmers' protests continue - Thousands of farmers have continued to protest in India, demanding changes to agricultural laws that they say will benefit large corporations at their expense.
- South Africa: Zuma's corruption trial begins - Former South African President Jacob Zuma has gone on trial for corruption, accused of taking bribes from a French arms company.
- Australia: Bushfires rage out of control - Bushfires are raging out of control in eastern Australia, with thousands of people forced to evacuate and several towns cut off.
UK News
- Covid-19: New restrictions in England - New restrictions have been introduced in England to try to slow the spread of Covid-19, including a ban on social gatherings of more than six people.
- UK economy: Growth slows - The UK economy has slowed down, with growth falling to its lowest level in three years, according to official figures.
- Brexit: UK and EU agree on trade deal - The UK and EU have agreed on a trade deal, which will come into effect on January 1, 2022.
- Scotland: Independence referendum possible - Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that a second independence referendum is possible, but only if the UK government refuses to grant Scotland more powers.
- Northern Ireland: Brexit deal 'not perfect' - The Brexit deal has been criticized by some in Northern Ireland, who say it does not do enough to protect the region's interests.
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