2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: China criticises US diplomatic boycott
China angrily denounces a US plan not to send diplomats to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. ...
China angrily denounces a US plan not to send diplomats to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. ...
Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says. ...
Peter Foster was declared a fugitive six months ago after allegedly skipping bail on fraud charges. ...
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. ...
The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar. ...
One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone. ...
Princess Amalia had an ordinary childhood and wants her life to continue that way. ...
A trailblazing figure with a 50-year career, he helped vastly improve cultural representations. ...
After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun. ...
Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries. ...
Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice. ...
Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport helped heal. ...
Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago. ...
The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview. ...
Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban. ...
An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. ...
Watch this video to see how two survivors' lives have been impacted by Mt Semeru's eruption in Indonesia. ...
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. ...
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns. ...
The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply. ...
The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair? ...
A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants. ...
Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. ...
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective". ...
The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden. ...
A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally. ...
This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges. ...
The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings. ...
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam. ...
Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. ...
The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people". ...
The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting. ...
The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal. ...
Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond. ...
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. ...
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there. ...
The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractured region. ...
The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble. ...
Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger. ...
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. ...
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. ...
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. ...
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. ...
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 ...
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. ...
The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966. ...
Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". ...
Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. ...
US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. ...
Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash. ...
Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. ...
Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs? ...
The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother fight off sexual harassment claims. ...
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. ...
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. ...
At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. ...
Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday. ...
Officials at Antwerp zoo do not know how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus. ...
Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll. ...
Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle. ...
The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission. ...
Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week. ...
Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java. ...
The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ...
Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports. ...
US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun. ...
More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market. ...
A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. ...
Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids. ...
Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect. ...
Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico. ...
Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time? ...
As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights? ...
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. ...
How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court. ...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. ...
The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters. ...
The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant. ...
Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun. ...
But the 63-year-old US actor says he did not pull the trigger on the set of the Rust film in October. ...
An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight. ...
Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death". ...
The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China. ...
Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. ...
The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom. ...
Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy. ...
Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media. ...
Boxing Day, the first British Christmas rom-com led by an all-black cast, is released Friday 3 December. ...
Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. ...
Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year ...
A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered. ...
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. ...
The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away. ...
At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia. ...
A ceremony has been held for the German chancellor, who is due to step down after 16 years in office. ...
Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant. ...
Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate. ...
It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights. ...
Chancellor Angela Merkel describes the far-reaching measures as an act of "national solidarity". ...
More than 60,000 asylum seekers have been sent back to Mexico under the controversial programme. ...
The group was left stranded after up to 30cm (12in) of snow fell in the Danish city of Aalborg. ...
The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only. ...
In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives. ...
The southern part of Queensland has seen widespread rain and flooding. ...
It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search. ...
Mr Tudge's ex-staffer said she had experienced bullying during their consensual affair in 2017. ...
Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year. ...
The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes. ...
MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed. ...
Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster. ...
William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions. ...
The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives. ...
Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions. ...
A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. ...
Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out. ...
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22. ...
Ethan Crumbley, 15, allegedly killed four students and injured seven others on Tuesday. ...
The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. ...
EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron strain, says Ursula von der Leyen. ...
The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later. ...
The court's eventual ruling may cut off abortion access for tens of millions of American women. ...
Tucson police officer Ryan Remington fired nine shots at the 61-year old suspected shoplifter. ...
A fourth search warrant is issued to find out how the ammo that killed Halyna Hutchins got on set. ...
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