Boris Johnson's Conservative Party has lost a by-election in North
Shropshire - a Westminster seat it had held for nearly 200 years.
Liberal Democrat Helen Morgan won the vote, overturning a 23 000 majority.
It increases the pressure on Boris Johnson's leadership after a series
of scandals.
Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Susan Kramer says the Conservatives
have themselves to blame.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, December 17, 2021
Officials warn of cold wave in North India; experts fear rise in COVID-19 cases
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The weather office in India is warning of an intense cold wave in at least four states.
Health experts are concerned that this could fuel a third wave of COVID-19 infections.
Authorities are stepping up measures and are prepared to impose local lockdowns, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
US markets fall after tech share sell off
US markets closed lower on Thursday after a sell off of shares in
major tech companies gained pace.
Meanwhile jobs figures show new unemployment claims are holding at
pre-pandemic levels.
Sarah Walton reports
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major tech companies gained pace.
Meanwhile jobs figures show new unemployment claims are holding at
pre-pandemic levels.
Sarah Walton reports
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Facebook Bans Seven "Cyber Mercenary" Companies
Facebook is notifying nearly 50 thousand users in more than 100 countries they may have been targets of hacking attempts by surveillance companies.
The social media company is taking enforcement actions against seven of those companies.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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Defence witnesses take the stand in trial of Ghislaine Maxwell
The defense team for Ghislaine Maxwell have begun making their case in
court in New York.
The British socialite has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking.
Sarah Walton reports
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court in New York.
The British socialite has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking.
Sarah Walton reports
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New travel restrictions not ruled out as EU leaders meet in Brussels
Fears of a health crisis in Europe have added a sense of urgency to an EU summit in Brussels.
It's projected Omicron will become the dominant strain on the continent as early as next month.
New travel restrictions this winter have not been ruled out.
EU leaders have also discussed tensions with Russia over Ukraine, and energy prices.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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US weighs J&J vaccine risks amid rise if clotting cases
US health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
are weighing up the risks of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine,
following more cases of a blood clotting reaction.
It comes as a rise in coronavirus cases, and the threat of the new
Omicron variant, forces some schools and colleges to close and move
online.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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are weighing up the risks of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine,
following more cases of a blood clotting reaction.
It comes as a rise in coronavirus cases, and the threat of the new
Omicron variant, forces some schools and colleges to close and move
online.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Remaining US hostages released in Haiti
Haiti is in the spotlight again, where the remaining members of an American missionary group who were kidnapped in October, have been released.
It’s not clear whether a ransom was paid for the twelve hostages left in captivity, as Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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UK records highest number of Daily Covid-19 cases since pandemic began
The UK government has reported 88,376 new Covid-19 cases.
That's the nation's highest tally since the pandemic began and comes as the omicron variant continues to spread at a rapid rate.
Chris Jones has more in London
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US storms knock out power across Midwest
Half a million customers have lost power in the U.S. following a
powerful storm system.
High winds, dust storms, wildfires led to power lines being knocked
down on mass Wednesday.
Caroline Malone reports.
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powerful storm system.
High winds, dust storms, wildfires led to power lines being knocked
down on mass Wednesday.
Caroline Malone reports.
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LIFE SENTENCE FOR MAN WHO USED CAR TO RAM CROWDS IN GERMANY
A German court has sentenced a man to life in prison after he drove his car into a crowd of carnival-goers last year.
As part of the ruling, the judge attached special sentencing conditions because of what he described as a "special severity of guilt".
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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France bans tourists coming from UK with new COVID-19 restrictions
France is banning travel from the United Kingdom without "compelling reasons" from December 18.
Leisure trips or non-urgent business will not be considered valid reasons for travel into France from Saturday.
The government is making the move to try to control the influx of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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UK GOVT URGED TO SUPPORT HOSPITALITY AMID OMICRON SURGE
Calls are growing in the UK for more support for sectors of the
economy being hit over concerns about the spread of the Omicron covid
variant.
England's Chief Medical Officer has urged people not to 'mix with
people you don't have to'.
Hospitality firms say bookings are falling sharply as a result of the
warnings about Omicron.
Cabinet minister Gillian Keegan says support is still available.
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economy being hit over concerns about the spread of the Omicron covid
variant.
England's Chief Medical Officer has urged people not to 'mix with
people you don't have to'.
Hospitality firms say bookings are falling sharply as a result of the
warnings about Omicron.
Cabinet minister Gillian Keegan says support is still available.
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India approves $10 billion incentive plan to attract global chip makers
India is offering semi-conductor makers incentives worth $10 billion to manufacture products in the country.
The move comes in the middle of a global chip shortage.
Analysts say this is the moment for the country to become a major player in the chip market that is currently dominated by China and the USA.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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The move comes in the middle of a global chip shortage.
Analysts say this is the moment for the country to become a major player in the chip market that is currently dominated by China and the USA.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Hong Kong Police launch crackdown on cyber crime
Hong Kong Police have launched an operation that they say will "purify the city's internet". The force says it is targeting a surge in online crime that has emerged during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Biden promises assistance during visit to tornado-hit areas
Joe Biden says he will do whatever it takes to help communities impacted by a series of deadly tornadoes which killed more than eighty people.
The storms are among the deadliest in US history.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Fed Chair Powell signals interest rate hikes next year
The U.S. Federal Reserve Chair has laid out plans that will likely lead to an increase in interest rates from the second quarter of 2022.
In a press conference on Wednesday, Jerome Powell outlined steps for economic recovery, while keeping inflation in check.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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The Dow rose 380 points on Wednesday
It comes after the Federal Reserve indicated interest rates increases
are on the way next year.
Sarah Walton reports
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It comes after the Federal Reserve indicated interest rates increases
are on the way next year.
Sarah Walton reports
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White House: no need for fresh restrictions or lockdowns in USA, despite Omicron
White House officials say there are NO plans for fresh restrictions or lockdowns in the US as the omicron strain spreads across the country.
It's now been identified in at least 36 of America's 50 states, and in some parts of the country including New York and New Jersey it is already responsible for 14% of new Covid-19 infections.
But Jeff Zients (PRON: ZEYE-NTZ), who heads President Biden's Covid-19 response team, told reporters there is no need for restrictions or any change in public behavior ahead of the Christmas holidays.
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And Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden's Chief Medical Adviser, said he currently foresees no need for the development of additional booster vaccinations that will specifically address the new strain.
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White House urges Americans to get boosters, but 'no need to lock down'
White House chief medical advisor, Dr Anthony Fauci, says there is currently no need for a variant-specific booster, as the U.S. confronts a looming tidal wave of the new coronavirus variant Omicron.
Omicron has been detected in 36 states, according to the CDC, and infections are doubling every three days.
The White House is calling for Americans to get boosters, but there is no sign of lock-downs or more travel restrictions.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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