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Czech Republic

Czech PM changes social media profile after US Capitol storming

Andrej Babiš had previously featured a red hat saying "Strong Czechia" on his social media profiles but removed it on Thursday morning.

France

French winemakers 'stand to lose nearly €1 billion to US tariffs'

They have called on the French government to provide more support.

USA

In pictures: Guns drawn as lawmakers scramble amid US Capitol breach

Pictures captured some of the most jarring scenes ever to unfold in a seat of American political power.

USA

European leaders condemn 'disgraceful' attack on US democracy

European leaders condemned an attack on democracy as chaos unfolded in a country they once relied upon for global leadership.

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USA

What does a Democrat-run Senate mean for the Biden administration?

From cabinet appointments to coronavirus legislation, Biden's ability to enact his agenda hinged on the outcome of Georgia's two Senate run-offs.

United Kingdom

Nicola Sturgeon tells Donald Trump he can't come to Scotland for golf

Scotland's first minister repeated the current coronavirus lockdown rules as she addressed reports that the US president plans to swerve Joe Biden's inauguration by going on a transatlantic golfing trip.

United Kingdom

Julian Assange denied bail due to concerns he could abscond

Julian Assange's lawyers had hoped an earlier decision to block an extradition request to the US would work in his favour for bail.

United Kingdom

Explainer: Who's Julian Assange and why do US want to extradite him?

The UK's High Court has overturned a ruling stopping Julian Assange's extradition to the United States after a long-running saga. Here's the back story.

United Kingdom

Julian Assange's lawyers to ask for his release from prison

A British judge ruled on Monday that Julian Assange should not be extradited to the US due to concerns for his mental health - and now his lawyers are seeking for his release.

USA

Nancy Pelosi reelected Speaker as US Congress opens new session

The Democrats have a slim majority in the US Congress after a surprisingly strong Republican performance in the November election.

Iran

Iran-US tensions high a year after killing of military chief Soleimani

There are fears of a renewed US-Iran clash a year after the US drone killing of the Revolutionary Guard chief, in the dying days of Donald Trump's presidency.

USA

California records America's second case of the new COVID-19 variant

The first case was confirmed in a man in his 20s in Colorado. He is not believed to have travelled recently.

USA

Girlfriend of Nashville bomber told police he was 'making bombs'

Police went to Anthony Warner's house after the accusation but he did not answer the door. On Wednesday, the Nashville police chief admitted: "Hindsight is 20/20."

USA

Coronavirus: US reports first case of new COVID-19 variant in Colorado

The man, in his 20s, is currently in isolation in Denver. Authorities say he has no travel history.

USA

Vote over Trump's call to increase COVID-19 relief checks is blocked

The US president said relief checks for millions of Americans should be increased - but Republicans blocked such a vote in the Senate.

USA

Nashville bombing suspect told neighbour: 'The world won't forget me'

Investigators are still trying to find a motive for the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville, Tennessee.

USA

Nashville bombing suspect identified as Anthony Quinn Warner

Police are now hunting for a motive after the 63-year-old's DNA was found at the scene of the blast. He is believed to have killed himself in the explosion.

USA

Suspect home searched in FBI probe into Nashville explosion

The motive behind the bomb blast has yet to be found but FBI agents have converged on a house of interest in the Nashville suburbs.

USA

Nashville hit with explosion believed to be 'intentional'

Three people were hurt on Friday when an explosion rocked a mostly deserted street in central Nashville.

USA

Trump vetoes defence bill, setting up possible override vote

President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defence policy bill, following through on threats to veto a measure that has broad bipartisan support in Congress.