Day: 27 December 2022
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Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place
Legislation preventing undocumented migrants crossing the border from Mexico is extended.
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Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices
PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Gretchen Whitmer kidnap ringleader, Adam Fox, sentenced to 16 years
Adam Fox hoped to start a “revolution” but was sentenced to 16 years for targeting Gretchen Whitmer.
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Russia bans oil sales to countries using price cap
The oil price cap, agreed by Western countries, aims to reduce Russian revenue for its war in Ukraine.
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Covid in China: People rush to book travel as borders finally reopen
But Chinese tourists will not have unfettered access to all countries – as some impose restrictions.
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Ghana police ban harmful New Year prophecies
Predictions by some faith leaders have sometimes caused anxiety and harm, the security services say.
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Republican George Santos admits lying on his CV
George Santos, who was recently elected, says he misrepresented his education and employment history.
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Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov dies in Indian hotel fall
Meat millionaire Pavel Antov, who recently denied criticising the war in Ukraine, had just turned 65.
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Gambia officer Sanna Fadera’s sister denies he plotted coup attempt
Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera’s family calls for his release, saying he was only a medic in the navy.
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North Korea drones: South’s military apologises for pursuit failure
The military failed to shoot down five aircraft from North Korea despite a five-hour pursuit.