United States breaks record for daily COVID-19 cases
The pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of American life and fuelled record levels of early and postal voting.
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AP, Fox call Arizona for Biden; Trump team insists it’s still in play
Arizona has not picked a Democrat for president since 1996, when voters in the state helped re-elect Bill Clinton.
Trump’s election legal strategy is last-ditch effort: Experts
As Trump's path to an Electoral College win narrows, he is trying out various legal tactics to find a way to victory.
Ant march halted: What Ma’s frozen IPO says about China business
Ant saw its $35bn IPO suspended after its co-founder seemed to criticise the Chinese government's economic road map.
Kosovo war crimes suspect Krasniqi arrested, sent to The Hague
Veteran politician was picked up by heavily-armed police in a raid at his home on the outskirts of Pristina.
‘Counting ballots is not fraud’: Experts blast Trump claims
Legal experts slam US President Donald Trump's claims that delays in declaring a winner are evidence of voter fraud.
2020 US election: Wall Street rallies as Main Street reels
If Republicans keep control of the Senate Wall St could avoid tax hikes but Main St could see protracted economic pain.
Trump campaign wants a Wisconsin recount. But how would it work?
Wisconsin officials are defending the voting process, saying the president's claim of irregularities is 'insulting'.
TikTok saga: US judge unsure if he can issue new injunction
A US judge said he was unsure TikTok could win a new injunction against an order that blocked downloads of the app.
Republican Susan Collins wins re-election to US Senate in Maine
Endangered Republican incumbents in Iowa, Maine survive challenges, chilling Democrat hopes of flipping the Senate.
Tigray: Ethiopia PM claims army success against TPLF
Abiy Ahmed says rebel attack contained in the region with 'more operations in the coming days'.
UK parliament approves month-long COVID-19 lockdown for England
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists looming new coronavirus lockdown will end 'automatically' in four weeks.
US election: Where things stand in North Carolina
The battleground state is essential for President Donald Trump's path to the White House, but Joe Biden is on his heels.
Denmark to cull 15 million minks to curb coronavirus transmission
Danish officials found a virus mutation in 12 people in the north of the country who were infected by minks.
Health stocks gain amid ongoing US election uncertainty
While the United States presidential election remains up in the air, healthcare analysts remain largely positive.
Pennsylvania officials ask for patience as ballot count continues
About 50 percent of the state's mail ballots have been counted so far and authorities say a final tally could take days.
Children among seven killed in Syria rebel enclave shelling
Rescuers say government shelling in Idlib and surrounding areas also wounded 17.
US election plagued by online misinformation about vote counting
Facebook and Twitter flag multiple posts from the president in a real-time test of their rules on misinformation.
Israeli army razes entire village in occupied West Bank
Bulldozers, diggers demolish Palestinian village of Khirbet Humsa, leaving 74 people, including 41 minors, homeless.
Several dead in India factory blast
Twenty-four fire engines and some 50 firefighters extinguish blaze in Gujarat state after several hours.