‘Loss and pain’ has plagued us during 2020 – Meghan
The Duchess of Sussex has spoken about the state of society in the US where individuals are at odds over “whether an election has been won or lost”.
President Donald Trump
Twitter will now warn users before they like a tweet with disputed information
Twitter will now warn users if they are about to like a tweet which may contain misleading information in its latest attempt to stem the spread of fake news.
G20 summit ends with pledge to provide Covid-19 vaccines for all
The leaders of the world’s most powerful nations wrapped up the G20 summit on Sunday, vowing to spare no effort to protect lives and ensure affordable access to Covid-19 vaccines for all people.
Trump’s eldest son tests positive for coronavirus
President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, has been infected with coronavirus, a spokesman has said.
Pompeo brushes aside results showing Trump lost election
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is brushing aside results of last week’s presidential election showing that President Donald Trump lost his bid for a second term.
US election 2020: Biden declared as President elect
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are locked in a tight race for presidency. Stay with us as we keep you up-to-date with the latest developments in the US Election.
Biden vows not to make ‘false promises’ about pandemic
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has vowed not to campaign “on the false promises of being able to end this pandemic by flipping a switch”.
Senate votes to advance Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation
Senate Republicans have voted overwhelmingly to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett towards final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election.
Trump takes swipe at disease expert Fauci over mask guidance
President Donald Trump has taken some of his most overt swipes yet at Dr Anthony Fauci while campaigning in North Carolina.
Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden
President Donald Trump has vowed not to participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden after organisers announced it will take place virtually because of the president’s diagnosis of Covid-19.
Trump hails experimental drug treatment for Covid-19 ‘recovery’
Donald Trump has credited an experimental drug treatment with helping him recover from Covid-19 and suggested his diagnosis could be a “blessing in disguise” for the nation’s battle against the pandemic.
Trump remains out of sight as doctor says he is symptom-free
Donald Trump has remained out of sight for a second day as he recovers from Covid-19 but returned to the Oval Office and made his presence known on social media as he tweeted broadsides against Democrats and floated false disease figures.
Trump stays out of sight after returning to White House
US president Donald Trump remained out of sight for a second day on Wednesday as he recovers from Covid-19, with the White House offering scant details about his health and activities.
St Louis couple indicted for waving guns at BLM protesters
A grand jury has indicted the St Louis couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street.
What treatments has Donald Trump been given?
The experimental antibody drug given to US President Donald Trump has been called one of the most promising approaches to preventing serious illness from a Covid-19 infection.
Trump will travel to military hospital after Covid-19 diagnosis
President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting Covid-19, the White House said.
Trump paid 750 dollars in US income taxes in 2016 and 2017, reports claim
Donald Trump paid just 750 US dollars (£578) in federal income taxes the year he ran for president and in his first year in the White House, according to a report in The New York Times.
Nancy Pelosi opens Ruth Bader Ginsburg service ‘with profound sorrow’
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is lying in state at the US Capitol, the first woman in American history to do so, in commemoration of her extraordinary life.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg becomes first woman to lie in state at US Capitol
Commemorations are to begin on Friday to honour the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the US Capitol.
Survey: Two thirds of Britons want Harry and Meghan to lose titles
More than two thirds of Britons believe the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should have their royal titles taken away from them, a new survey suggests.
Thousands expected to honour Ruth Bader Ginsburg at Supreme Court
Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects at the Supreme Court to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last week at the age of 87.
Donald Trump vows to nominate a woman to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s vacant seat
Donald Trump has promised to put forth a female nominee to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Trump calls for Senate to consider his Ginsburg replacement ‘without delay’
Donald Trump has urged the Republican-run Senate to consider “without delay” his upcoming nomination to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
US supreme court justice and women’s rights champion Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies
US supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a towering women’s rights champion who became the court’s second female justice, has died aged 87 at her home in Washington.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered as fearless liberal justice
US supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion who became known as the Notorious RBG, has died aged 87.
US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at her home in Washington aged 87, setting off a likely intense debate over the appointment of her replacement.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at her home in Washington. She was 87.
Trump downplays legacy of slavery in appeal to white voters
President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to appeal to his core base of white voters by downplaying the historical legacy of slavery in the United States and blasting efforts to address systemic racism as divisive.
TikTok picks Oracle over Microsoft in Trump-forced sales bid
The Chinese owner of TikTok has picked Oracle to be its “trusted technology provider” in the US, the company has confirmed.
TikTok picks Oracle over Microsoft as preferred US buyer
The owner of TikTok has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as its preferred suitor to buy the popular video-sharing app, according to a source familiar with the deal.