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# hello 2022

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World rings in New Year as fireworks light up under persistent Covid cloud

Sydney decided to press ahead with a firework display despite surging cases.

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Dec 31st 2021, 8:08 PM

Status Yellow warning for Mayo, Galway and Kerry ahead of windy New Year's

Temperatures will remain mild, with scattered outbreaks of rain.

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Dec 31st 2021, 11:39 AM