News Headlines - 21 December 2016

New security cordon around Buckingham Palace during Changing of the Guard to prevent Berlin-style attack

Buckingham Palace is being protected by a security cordon designed to prevent Berlin-style lorry attacks during the daily Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Queen and Prince Philip delay Christmas travel plans after falling ill | The Guardian

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have delayed plans to travel to Norfolk for the start of their Christmas breaks, because they are unwell.

Euronext in Talks to Buy LSE’s French Clearing Unit - WSJ

London Stock Exchange Group PLC said Tuesday it is in exclusive talks to sell the French arm of its derivative exchange to pan-European exchange operator Euronext, a move that could help win regulatory approval for LSE’s planned merger with Deutsche Börse AG.

Beyonce Sued Over 'Drunk in Love' Music Video | Billboard

Beyoncé is being sued by clothing designer Dwayne Walker over the use of the Roc-A-Fella logo in her 2013 music video for "Drunk in Love," according to court documents reviewed by Billboard.

Earth's temperature to dip but still sizzle in 2017 | Reuters

World temperatures are likely to dip next year from a sizzling record high in 2016, when man-made global warming was slightly boosted by a natural El Nino event in the Pacific Ocean, scientists said on Tuesday.