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Good evening. Catch up on the main news of the day in less than five minutes with the Monday, November 29, 2021 edition of Today in Slovakia . We wish you a pleasant read . Situation in Slovakia affected by lockdown and Omicron Slovakia entered lockdown on November 25. (Source: TASR) Starting today, companies are required to apply a new entry regime for their staff members. Those who have not been fully vaccinated against Covid or have not recovered from the disease within the last 180 days need to be tested before entering the workplace . If they refuse, employers have the right to send them home. For now, these rules will be applied until the end of the year, and the state promises to reimburse all the costs linked with the testing. After-school activities, including art schools, free-time centres and language schools, are also halted . Schools can remain open, following stricter rules like a mask mandate even for the youngest primary school pupils. For …

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A family from North Carolina stranded in South Africa is fighting to get a flight home to the United States as several countries placed travel restrictions on the nation due to the Omicron variant. Lauren Kennedy Brady told WNCN-TV, a Raleigh-based television news station , that she, her mother, daughter and niece traveled to Africa to achieve one of her "bucket list" goals after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled her original plans. After several countries announced travel restrictions on South Africa—where the Omicron variant was first discovered—and its neighboring countries, Brady said her family has not been able to find a connecting flight back to Raleigh, WNCN reported. The travel restrictions have been implemented by countries —including the United States—in hope of slowing the spread of the Omicron variant and giving scientists more time to learn about its implications. Scientists continue to assess the threat posed by the variant but they remain uncertain about how …

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Rinat Akhmetov enjoys the distinction of being the richest oligarch in Ukraine , but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes Akhmetov has other aspirations: Specifically, to orchestrate a Russian-backed coup to overthrow the government. Akhmetov called Zelensky's claims "an absolute lie." "I am outraged by the spread of this lie, no matter what the president's motives are," he said in a recent statement. "I will continue to defend a free Ukraine, a free economy, democracy and freedom of speech." In a Friday press conference, Zelensky claimed he had recordings of representatives of Akhmetov discussing a coup with Russian sources for the cost of $1 billion. "I believe that this is a setup targeting businessman Rinat Akhmetov. I believe that this is an operation. He is being dragged into the war against the state of Ukraine," Zelensky said . "I think he started it. I think it will be a big mistake for him, because you can't fight against your people, against the …

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Nick Robinson addresses former BBC co-star John Humphrys' ‘a**einess' ‘He was often right’ (Image: WENN•BBC) Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info BBC Radio 4 host Nick Robinson has spoken about the absence of his former Today co-star John Humphrys and his “a**einess” in a new interview. The 57-year-old said he missed his colleague’s advice as well as his everyday habits. Trending Nick, who has been a presenter on the show since 2015, revealed John always ate his breakfast at the same time. “I miss him having his muesli at precisely 5.13am, '' he told this week’s Radio Times . “His advice, his a**einess – though he was often right,” his list continued. John, 77, …

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AJ Bell expert discusses new 3.5% savings bond Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With interest rates on savings accounts being so low recently, this new savings bond offering 3.5 percent may seem like an “attractive” offer, and it may encourage people to lock away their money to receive the returns promised. On the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Laura Suter, head of personal finance at AJ Bell discussed this new bond, and what people need to consider before applying for it. Related articles Take care when gifting money to family - 5 mistakes to avoid State pension ‘hack’ could boost sum for grandparents by over £2,000 READ …

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Antifa members who support BLM clashed with a group of far-right protesters rallying against vaccine mandates outside of Gracie Mansion in New York City on Saturday night. 'F*** Antifa,' members of group America First - also known as Groypers - shouted while wearing blue hats and carrying flags donning 'America First.' They were protesting against the city's Covid-19 mandate. Outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio recently revealed that he's considering requiring children aged five to 11 to show proof of vaccination once enough have gotten their shots. The idea infuriated parents - many who have expressed severe hesitancy about giving their children shots and noting the low Covid rate among children - and anti-vaxxers alike. While Mayor-elect Eric Adams hinted that he'll reverse De Blasio's widely-criticized vaccine mandate when he takes office on January 1, it didn't stop the fired-up groups from protesting outside the mayor's residence. Antifa members (right) clashed …

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Digitally aged photographs of what the notorious serial killer Bible John may look like today can serve as a vital clue in finding him, a leading crime expert has said. Bible John was an unidentified serial killer who is believed to be responsible for the murder of three young women between 1968 and 1969 in Scotland . Colin Thornton aged the original portrait of Bible John that was released by Scotland police while they were hunting for him to show what he may look like now in his 80s, the Daily Record reports . The killer was never identified and came to be known as "Bible John" as one witness reported that he quoted from the Bible a lot. Thornton said: "I took the artist’s impression and made it more like a photo and realistic. Surely someone will recognise him. It might help." A BBC documentary, The Hunt for Bible John, which started last week, has sparked renewed interest in the case. The series, written and produced by Bafta-winning …

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An alleged decision by the Queen to remove a photograph from the background of her Christmas message caused Prince Harry to leave royal life, a new book has claimed. The Duke of Sussex was reportedly unhappy that a portrait of himself alongside his wife Meghan Markle and son Archie was taken away before the Queen’s 2019 message. In the new book, Brothers And Wives: Inside The Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry and Meghan, royal biographer Christopher Andersen quotes a source regarding Her Majesty’s decision on the matter. According to the book, the Queen looked over the tables where the photographs she had selected were being arranged. The source said: "All were fine but one, [the Queen] told the director." Her Majesty then reportedly turned to the Sussex family picture and said: "That one, I suppose we don’t need that one." The book claims the decision was made over Prince Harry choosing to spend time in Canada with his family and …

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Prince Harry is said to have lashed out at his brother William , who reportedly asked him not to "rush things" with Meghan , a new book has claimed. According to a palace insider who contributed to Christopher Andersen’s new book, Brothers and Wives: Inside The Private Lives of William, Kate , Harry and Meghan, the alleged outburst came in September 2017, when the Duke of Sussex indicated that he was about to propose to the Suits star, prompting William to ask: "Why rush things?" The friction allegedly began when those close to Harry became concerned about his relationship with Meghan, whom he met in July 2016. One of the sceptics was reported to be his uncle, Earl Spencer – Princess Diana’s brother – whom William used to underline his opinion that the couple should slow down, Page Six reports. According to the author, this only made things "far worse" as Harry was now "furious that his brother was actively seeking to have others interfere in his …

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One of the "coldest nights of the season" hit parts of the UK last night, with temperatures dropping to as low as minus 10C (14F) and the 'Arctic shot' shows no signs of letting up. The mercury fell below zero in many parts of the country, including in cities such as London. The Met Office has also issued two yellow ice warnings - one across eastern parts of Scotland and another stretching from the north-east of England down to the south coast - from Sunday afternoon until later this morning. The warnings say people should expect to see "icy patches" on roads and pavements, meaning accidents and slips and falls are "more likely". On Sunday drivers in County Durham who ignored 'road closed' signs found themselves stranded in the snow. Many parts of the country fell below freezing to around minus 4C/minus 5C (24.8F/23F) overnight, with Shap in Cumbria hitting minus 6.4C (20.5F). ( Image: WXCHARTS) It comes after Storm Arwen wreaked havoc across much of the UK, …

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