A US teacher has been arrested after allegedly locking her Covid-positive son in a car boot to protect herself from exposure to the virus as she drove to a testing site, say local media. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59919105
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How the US marked the Capitol riot anniversary
American lawmakers gathered at the Capitol one year after a mob stormed the building. President Biden delivered a speech condemning former President Donald Trump. Republicans accused him and Democrats of politicising the event. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-59903913
Capitol riot: Biden to blame Trump for ‘carnage’ one year on
President Joe Biden will blame Donald Trump for the US Capitol riot as he marks the anniversary of the attack on the seat of American democracy. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59889760
Fireworks mark subdued UK new year amid Covid spread
Fireworks have marked the arrival of the new year in London, despite many events being cancelled as the Omicron Covid variant continues to spread. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59844031
New Year Honours: Whitty, Van-Tam and Blair knighted, Lumley and Redgrave made dames
Prof Chris Whitty and Prof Jonathan Van-Tam, who became household names during the Covid-19 pandemic, have been knighted in the New Year Honours list. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59809682