this is bbc news, the headlines. "a crusader for freedom and equality" — a tribute to desmond tutu from south africa's president. the archbishop's daughter — the reverend nontombi naomi tutu — also spoke at his funeral: we say thank you, daddy. for the many ways you showed us love, for the many times you challenged us, for the many times you comforted us. leading uk figures in the battle against covid receive new year honours. professors chris whitty and jonathan van tam are knighted. drjenny harries and drjune raine are both made dames. how do i look? fabulous. absolutely fabulous for joanna lumley who is made a dame...