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- Covid travel test changes a 'hammer blow' to industry 5 December, 2021The return of pre-departure tests for travellers to the UK will come into force on 04:00 GMT Tuesday.
- Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother 5 December, 2021The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother defend sexual harassment claims.
- Prince William reveals emotional toll of air ambulance rescues 5 December, 2021The Duke of Cambridge recalls taking home other people's "sadness" when he was a pilot.
- Storm Arwen: Snow, rain, and wind set to hit homes still without power 4 December, 2021Snow, rain, and wind is set to hit areas still affected by Storm Arwen power outages, the Met Office says.
- Grenfell Tower: Hamilton says F1 deal with firm nothing to do with him 5 December, 2021His F1 team Mercedes has been criticised for partnering with Kingspan, a firm linked to Grenfell Tower.
- Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat 5 December, 2021Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings.
- Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces 5 December, 2021US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces.
- Indonesia volcano: Dozens injured as residents flee huge ash cloud from Mt Semeru 5 December, 2021Residents sprinted for cover from a giant ash cloud as Mt Semeru erupted on Indonesia's Java island.
- Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears 5 December, 2021On Tuesday the US and Russian leaders will speak amid mounting concerns of Russia invading Ukraine.
- Last minute decision on Covid passes in Wales 4 December, 2021They may be extended to pubs and restaurants due to the emergence of the Omicron variant.
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