World Update from BBC News
Schools close due to icy weatherFreezing temperatures cause schools to close across the country, while emergency services are braced for a busy day.Sales fall at Next and DebenhamsNext and Debenhams report falling sales over the Christmas period, as a survey suggests UK consumer confidence is at a new low.Hemingway archive opens in CubaCuba opens up electronic access to thousands of documents belonging to writer Ernest Hemingway.Severe weather is warning issuedThe Met Office issues a severe weather warnings for widespread icy roads in East Sussex, Kent and Medway.Fighting flares outside Gaza CityMilitants engage Israeli forces near Gaza City as "friendly fire" kills three soldiers on the third night of the ground offensive.Tokyo Market ReportTokyo Market ReportRussia gas cut 'to affect Europe'The supply cut of Russian gas to Ukraine will affect Europe within hours, Ukraine's state gas company Naftogaz says.
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