USA US set to rejoin Paris climate deal after flurry of policy reversals The new president signed the orders just hours after taking the oath of office at the Capitol. 21/01/2021
USA Watch: Amanda Gorman's 'Hill We Climb' poem wows inauguration audience The poem, which she finished in the wake of the Capitol Hill riots, was about unity in the US. 20/01/2021
USA Joe Biden implores Americans to unite in first speech as US president US President Joseph R Biden Jr implored Americans to come together in an inauguration speech that highlighted several challenges he faces including the COVID-19 pandemic and rise of white supremacy. 20/01/2021
USA Watch: Joe Biden is sworn in as 46th US president Biden later pledged to be "a president for all Americans". 20/01/2021
Uncovering Europe EU diplomats on how the bloc is preparing for Biden's administration EU diplomats share their views on what Trump meant for the transatlantic alliance and how Biden could help repair cut ties. 20/01/2021
no comment Trump's waxwork already removed from display at Paris' Musee Grevin Trump's statue "cost a lot of hair", laughs the museum's director-general. 20/01/2021
Green News Biden kicks off ambitious climate plan by rejoining Paris Agreement The executive order will take 30 days to come into effect and was one of 17 signed by Biden on his first day in office. 20/01/2021
USA Five ways the Biden inauguration will be different from previous ones Joe Biden's inauguration is happening at a time of increased polarisation in the US and amid a pandemic that has killed more than 370,000 Americans. 19/01/2021
USA Who are the key figures nominated to be in Joe Biden's cabinet? Here's a look at some of the key Cabinet members nominated to work in Joe Biden's incoming administration. 18/01/2021
USA Biden administration plans executive orders to change Trump policies The new president plans to end Trump's restriction on immigration to the US from some Muslim-majority countries, move to rejoin the Paris climate accord and mandate mask-wearing on federal property and during interstate travel. 17/01/2021
USA What is Parler, the 'free-speech' platform tech giants are shunning? Here's what you need to know about the platform and why it is facing bans from the top app stores. 10/01/2021
world news Trump suspended from Twitter for 'incitement of violence' Twitter has highlighted two posts by the incumbent president for the permanent move saying they were in violation of the platform's Glorification of Violence Policy. 09/01/2021
USA US Capitol riots: Police officer dead, bringing fatality toll to five Democratic leaders of the House Appropriations Committee called the officer's deatg a “tragic loss”. 08/01/2021
USA US Congress certifies Joe Biden win after Capitol 'insurrection' The largely routine and ceremonial certification was set to last hours after a group of Republicans in the House and Senate said they would issue objections in certain battleground states. 07/01/2021
USA US Democrats gain control of Senate with two runoff wins in Georgia Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats, and with them, the US Senate majority. 05/01/2021
USA Donald Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency Electoral voters won by President-elect Joe Biden are "not gonna take this White House!” he shouted as supporters cheered at an outdoor rally in Georgia. 05/01/2021
world news Five non-coronavirus stories that shaped the world in 2020 Even without the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 was a year of monumental stories that will shape the world in the years to come. 23/12/2020
Russia Russian President Putin congratulates Joe Biden on US election win The Russian president had held off sending his congratulations, citing the "internal political confrontation" ongoing in the US. 15/12/2020
USA Biden hits out at Trump after Electoral College confirms victory The vote on Monday night marked the formal election loss for incumbent Donald Trump, who has continued to tout baseless fraud accusations. 15/12/2020
USA US electoral college to cast formal vote for Biden as next president The process set by law is usually a formality but has gained more attention this year due to Donald Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 election results. 14/12/2020
USA US Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory The US Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory. 12/12/2020
USA Hunter Biden, Joe Biden's son, investigated over his taxes Hunter Biden's international financial dealings, including those with China, are under investigation by the US Justice Department 10/12/2020
Green News ‘Victory for polar bears’ as Trump’s Arctic drilling project rejected Environmentalists described the proposal as a “disaster waiting to happen”. 09/12/2020
USA Biden promises 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations in his first 100 days Joe Biden has promised 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations as he introduces a new health care team. 09/12/2020
USA US Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to halt Biden's Pennsylvania win Without comment, the nation's highest court refused to call into question the certification process in Pennsylvania, where Joe Biden's 80,000-strong victory over Donald Trump has already been declared. 09/12/2020
USA Trump says he'll leave if Electoral College formalises Biden victory Trump has said he would allow a peaceful transition of power in January if the Electoral College formalises Democrat Joe Biden's victory, but insisted such a decision would be a “mistake”. 27/11/2020
