A small group of Republican Senators, led by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, have objected to President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral college victory during a joint session of Congress to certify the result of the 2020 election...
Rohingya photographer Abul Kalam released from jail
Award-winning Rohingya photographer Abul Kalam has been released on bail after eight days. He was arrested for allegedly documenting the controversial transfer of Rohingya refugees.
An improvised explosive device found on the Capitol grounds
At least one improvised explosive device has been found on the Capitol grounds, according to law enforcement sources. The Washington DC National Guard have been called in by the Mayor to aid local police, and a curfew...
Biden condemns ‘extremists’ and calls for end to ‘insurrection’ at US Capitol
President-Elect Joe Biden has called on Donald Trump to ‘demand an end to this siege’ as a ‘mob’ stormed the US Capitol building in Washington. He said he was ‘shocked and saddened’...
11,000 National Guard mobilised, as residents told ‘stay at home’
‘What we witnessed was riotous, unlawful behaviour’, says senior senior police in Washington DC in response to the protests at the US Capitol building. A civilian sustained a gunshot, and anyone not doing...
UK records 1,041 COVID deaths in a single day
The UK has recorded the highest number of COVID-19 related deaths during the second wave of the pandemic and the highest daily case rise. Another 1,041 people died within 28 days of testing positive for the virus, and...
COVID-19: Making vaccine is like baking bread, says Health Secretary Matt Hancock
The Health Secretary has debated measures to tackle coronavirus with MPs, including vaccine rollout and more lockdown restrictions. Matt Hancock explained the need for further lockdown measures to reduce soaring...