November 22, 2021

*) Several killed after SUV plows into Christmas parade in Wisconsin At least 5 people died and more than 40 others were injured in the US state of Wisconsin after a vehicle drove into a busy Christmas parade in Waukesha. US authorities confirmed the deaths in a statement. Police said the numbers could change as many people transported themselves to hospitals. A person of interest was in custody but no details have been given on a possible motive. *) European cities hit with wave of protests against renewed Covid curbs A fresh wave of protests has broken out in several European cities and in some French overseas territories over coronavirus restrictions. Police and protesters clashed in the Belgian capital Brussels, several Dutch and Austrian cities, and in the French Caribbean territory Guadeloupe. Europe is battling another wave of infections and several countries have tightened curbs despite high levels of vaccination, especially in the west of the continent. *) Protests in Sudan continue despite deal reached by military, civilian leaders A political agreement has been signed in Sudan which will see Abdalla Hamdok reinstated as prime minister following October's military coup. Top general Abdel Fattah al Burhan signed the agreement on Sunday which guarantees a return to transitional civilian rule and the release of all political prisoners. But many aren't convinced the agreement represents the demands of the Sudanese people, as anti-coup protests continue across the country. *) Chile heads towards polarising presidential runoff Chile's far-right former congressman is on track to win the first-round in the country's presidential election Early results show Jose Antonio Kast in the lead followed closely by leftist lawmaker Gabriel Boric. The pair will likely face-off in a run-off election next month. Sunday's vote will not only determine the president, but also members of congress and regional councils. The vote comes after years of tense protests, with Chileans demanding better living standards.