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The risk of needing hospital treatment could be two-thirds lower with Omicron than other variants.

Most of the victims are believed to be illegal jade miners prospecting for the semi-precious stone.

A fourth booster would be offered to over-60s and health workers as Israel prepares for Omicron wave.

The UN health body's Europe head says another storm is coming, as countries brace for a surge in cases.

The US will also deploy more military medics amid fears the holiday season will boost a Covid spike.

A UK court publishes a ruling in the divorce case of Sheikh Mohammed and his ex-wife Princess Haya.

The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry.

Residents on Siargao Island in the Philippines could be left without electricity for three months.

The ruling means only opposition leader Juan Guaidó can access Venezuelan gold reserves in the UK.

The group, including children, navigated by the stars as they trekked through the bush to freedom.