In early 2022, a clinical trial of a vaccine specific to the omicron strain for the coronavirus will begin.

"Rosneft Bitumen" together with its official distributor "Synergy Oil Group" held a client seminar for road construction organisations and regional road administrations in Siberia and the Far East.

Hong Kong's main stock exchange index Hang Seng (HSI) fell 1.85 per cent (to 22,764 points) in trading on 20 December.

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has contacted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over possible objections to the 2022 World Short Course Swimming Championships in Kazan, which are due to start immediately after the ban on organising major competitions in Russia expires.

In Finland, the owner of a Tesla Model S electric car has decided to blow up his car.

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen was arrested for fighting at a hotel in Las Vegas.

Former Polish Army commander General Waldemar Skrzypczak has demanded the death penalty for a soldier who escaped to Belarus.

A US congressional delegation has visited Kiev to discuss the situation on the border with Russia.

Czech President Milos Zeman has confirmed 36-year-old Pirate Party representative Jan Lipavski as foreign minister in the new cabinet only under the personal guarantees of Prime Minister Petr Fiala.

BMW soon plans to introduce the X5 SUV with an extended wheelbase for the Chinese market.