Omicron in the U.K.
Author: Natasha Frost
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Your Thursday Briefing
Boosters against the Omicron variant.
Your Wednesday Briefing
A crucial Biden-Putin video call.
Your Tuesday Briefing
Early reports on Omicron.
Your Monday Briefing
Omicron in Europe.
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Your Friday Briefing
Biden’s plan to combat the Omicron variant.
Your Thursday Briefing
An unfair global response.
Your Wednesday Briefing
Omicron moves across Europe.