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Now playing Next world news Omicron spread casts gloom over New Year celebration in Europe Christmas celebrations across Europe were deeply affected by COVID-19 for the second year running -- and the Omicron variant looks set to do the same for New Year celebrations too. 27/12/2021
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Now playing Next world news Airlines cancel more flights after 8,000 were scrapped over Christmas Thousands of flights had to be cancelled or delayed due to staff shortages and new entry requirements caused by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. 25/12/2021
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