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Omicron’s global spread prompts renewed lockdowns, delayed reopenings

New Zealand delayed the planned reopening of its international border because of the sweeping spread

375 dead, 56 missing after typhoon slams Philippines

(AP) — The death toll from the strongest typhoon to batter the Philippines this year

Tesla’s Musk says he will pay over $11 bln in taxes this year

(Reuters) – Electric-car maker Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Sunday

Former student activist wins Chile’s presidential election

A left-wing legislator who rose to prominence during anti-government protests in Chile has been elected

Sinopharm COVID-19 booster weaker against Omicron – study

(Reuters) – A COVID-19 booster shot produced by China’s Sinopharm had “significantly lower” neutralising activity

Google’s YouTube TV reaches deal to restore access to Disney channels

(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) YouTube began restoring access to Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) channels

Netherlands to go into strict Christmas lockdown

The Netherlands will go into a strict lockdown over the Christmas and New Year period

SpaceX launches 52 Starlink satellites from California base

(AP) — A SpaceX rocket carried 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from California early

More than 2,500 flee to Thailand as rebels clash with Myanmar army

(Reuters) – At least 2,500 people including hundreds of children have fled a flare-up in

India to raise legal marriage age for women, activists skeptical

The Indian government has cleared a proposal to raise the minimum age of marriage for