Biden blames Trump for ‘downplaying’ cyberattack on US government
US President-elect Joe Biden says the 'assault' on government computers will not 'go unanswered'.
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France to reopen UK borders closed over new coronavirus strain
UK and France reach agreement to allow travel, with British soldiers deployed to help screen stranded lorry drivers.
US navy ships arrive in Somalia for withdrawal
US President Trump ordered the majority of US troops out of Somalia by early 2021.
Cryptocurrency XRP drops after Ripple says it faces US lawsuit
XRP fell as much as 13 percent, hitting the lowest level in about a week.
US judge hears arguments targeting ‘Dreamer’ protections
Nine states are asking a federal judge to invalidate a programme that protects 'Dreamer' immigrants from deportation.
US sues Walmart alleging its pharmacies fuelled opioid crisis
The lawsuit, filed in Delaware, alleges Walmart failed to take its gatekeeping duties as a pharmacy seriously.
Quiet El Gordo: Spain draws Christmas lottery amid COVID crisis
Madrid is an epicentre of coronavirus infections, and nearly 50,000 people have died in Spain from the disease.
India’s governing BJP says ‘no question’ of repealing farm laws
Modi's party for the first time makes clear government's refusal to back down as farmers hold nationwide protests.
First COVID outbreak hits Antarctica as dozens of cases reported
Chile armed forces say at least 36 people have been infected at its Bernardo O'Higgins base, a remote research station.
FIFA files criminal complaint against Blatter over museum finance
The loss-making museum was a pet project of Sepp Blatter who stepped down as FIFA president in 2015.
Fauci gets vaccine as US health officials eye new UK virus strain
US health officials try to tamper fears about a new, highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus in the UK.
Sudan, Ethiopia hold border talks; area near Tigray contested
Two-day talks come week after Ethiopian forces reportedly ambushed Sudanese troops, killing four and wounding more than 20.
California governor names Alex Padilla to replace Kamala Harris
Padilla, California's secretary of state, will be the first Latino to represent the state in the US Senate.
Acting US defence secretary visits Afghanistan, meets with Ghani
Christopher Miller meets with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and visits US troops as American forces continue to withdraw
Russia’s Putin signs bill giving ex-presidents lifetime immunity
Bill gives former presidents and their families immunity from prosecution for crimes committed during their lifetime.
US home sales fell more than expected in November following gains
Sales fell 2.5 percent to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.69 million units: National Association of Realtors
Argentina heads for Senate vote on expanding abortion rights
Lower house of Congress has already approved bill that would expand availability of legal abortion.
Oil slips amid concerns over mutant COVID strain found in UK
Oil dropped towards $50 a barrel on Tuesday after rallying last week.
Four things Trump is considering for his final weeks as president
While Trump continues to obsess over his election loss, there are a few other things on his mind for his final month.
CAR rebels seize Bambari city, Russia confirms sending military
The attack follows the government's accusations that former president Francois Bozize was seeking to mount a coup.