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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Green News

‘Victory for polar bears’ as Trump’s Arctic drilling project rejected

Environmentalists described the proposal as a “disaster waiting to happen”.

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.

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.

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”.

Climate

Does John Kerry have the answer to the climate crisis?

Young environmental activists have responded to the US special climate envoy on Twitter.

USA

'America is back': Biden pushes past Trump era with nominees

“Together, these public servants will restore America globally, its global leadership and its moral leadership,” US President-elect Biden said.

USA

Biden transition gets US government approval to move forward

US President Donald Trump agreed to allow the government to cooperate with the Biden transition while still refusing to concede.

USA

US transition: Trump continues attempt to cast doubt on election

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a longtime ally of the president, blasted Trump's legal team, calling their work a "legal embarrassment" in an interview with ABC.

USA

US election: Biden expected to nominate Blinken as secretary of state

The US president-elect is expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state.

USA

US election 2020: Trump campaign requests full recount of Georgia vote

The results of the state, which has traditionally been a Republican stronghold, were certified on Friday after a recount by hand confirmed Joe Biden's win.

USA

In crucial electoral state Georgia's governor certifies Democrat win

It brings the state one step closer to wrapping up an election fraught with unfounded accusations of fraud by Trump and his supporters.