Alan Tudge: Australia minister stood aside over 'abusive' affair allegations

Mr Tudge's ex-staffer said she had experienced bullying during their consensual affair in 2017. Source

Facebook deletes 500 accounts tied to fake Swiss expert

A network based in China amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search. Source

Disney elects woman as chairman for first time in 98-year history

Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year. Source

Argentina ex-President Mauricio Macri charged in sub families spying case

Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster. Source

When Jesus is used to steal from his flock

William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions. Source

Canadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'

MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed. Source

Epstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'

The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22. Source

Venezuela's hospital 'hell'

The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives. Source

'No middle ground': Chile voters face tough choice as run-off looms

Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out. Source

Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?

A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. Source

‘It’s like hell in here’: The struggle to save Afghanistan's starving babies

Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions. Source

Biden puts faith in Santa Claus amid supply chain problems

The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes. Source