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...
‘Congress is corrupt’: eyewitness’s account of pro-Trump protesters storming Capitol
Sky’s Correspondent in Washington, Sally Lockwood speaks to Sean, who saw pro-Trump protesters getting pepper-sprayed as they stormed the Capitol building.
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...
Police crack down on pro-Trump protesters at US Capitol
Police have managed to clear protesters away from the entrance of the US Capitol building by moving in with tear gas and flash-bangs. Sally Lockwood reports from the scene, where some remaining Trump supporters are...
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...
‘We’re standing here for our liberties’, says Trump supporter at US Capitol
A protester says “we won’t be bullied out of an election” as the FBI clears the grounds outside the US Capitol building. A woman has died following the riot.