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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns.

The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar.

The US and its European allies urge Moscow to de-escalate, amid fears it could invade Ukraine.

The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied.

Watch as this survivor describes how he escaped the deadly Mt Semeru eruption in Indonesia.

An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone.

The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.

A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants.

The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December.