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US announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

China threatened to take "firm countermeasures" in response to Washington's plans to stage a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympic Games over human rights abuses.

Travel News

US travel rules: COVID-19 test requirements change this week

The US has tightened its travel rules in response to the omicron variant. Here's what you need to know.

USA

Former US Senator and WWII veteran Bob Dole dies aged 98

Dole had disclosed in February that he was being treated for stage-four lung cancer.

World News

US and European allies condemn Taliban over 'summary killings'

"We are deeply concerned by reports of summary killings and enforced disappearances of former members of the Afghan security forces," Washington and its European allies said in a joint statement.

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Ukraine

Biden and Putin to talk next week amid growing tensions over Ukraine

The planned talks come after Kyiv has warned Russia could invade next month. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says it wants binding guarantees to avert NATO's expansion to Ukraine.

Sweden

US 'will respond' if Russia 'acts recklessly' over Ukraine - Blinken

In an interview with Euronews, the US Secretary of State says Moscow must understand that attacking Ukraine would not be in Russia's interests.

USA

US Supreme Court judges lean towards abortion limits

It's one of the most pivotal abortion cases to reach the US Supreme Court in 50 years.

World News

US defence chief slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons

US defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that China’s pursuit of hypersonic weapons “increases tensions in the region”.

USA

Three students killed in shooting at US school

The suspect wasn't hurt when he was taken into custody and he refused to say how he got the gun into the school, authorities said.

USA

Jeffrey Epstein: Trial of former lover Ghislaine Maxwell begins

The trial, taking place in the Thurgood Marshall US courthouse in lower Manhattan, is expected to continue into mid-January.

Sport

Turkish NBA player adds Freedom to his name to toast US citizenship

Kanter had his Turkish passport revoked by Ankara in 2017. The 29-year-old is an outspoken critic of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish government.

Tech News

Why is this Reddit group calling for a Black Friday boycott?

Reddit’s r/antiwork subreddit is urging people to shop local and take the day off work this Black Friday.

USA

US jury holds three pharmacies responsible for opioid crisis

How much the pharmacies must pay in damages will be decided by a federal judge next year.

Tech News

Uber now lets you order cannabis in Canada

Uber, which also delivers alcohol through its Eats app, has had its eyes for some time on Canada’ growing cannabis market.

USA

Rare copy of US Constitution sells for a world record €38 million

It is one of only 11 known surviving copies of the US charter.

USA

A bid will be made to exonerate two men over the murder of Malcolm X

A bid will be made to exonerate two men over the murder of Malcolm X, says Manhattan’s DA.

USA

Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill with bipartisan audience

The president hopes to use the law to build back his popularity and says it will deliver jobs, clean water, high-speed internet and a clean energy future.

Mobility

Tesla driver claims self-driving car 'forced itself' into collision

A Tesla driver taking part in the beta test of the company's driver assist technology claimed their car 'forced itself' into a different lane, causing an accident earlier this month.

USA

Bannon indicted on contempt charges for defying congressional subpoena

Steve Bannon was indicted Friday on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

World News

US alleges 'unusual' Russian troop movements near Ukrainian border

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Russia not to make a "grave mistake" and build up troops to repeat the conflict of 2014.