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Ursula Von Der Leyen says Europe has a 'friend in the White House' again

Ursula Von Der Leyen says Europe has a 'friend in the White House' again

Guardian, 20 Jan 2021

The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has said the EU, after four years, has a 'friend in the White House' ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.

Anthony Scaramucci says 'de-Trumpification of US will begin' when Joe Biden inaugurated

Anthony Scaramucci says 'de-Trumpification of US will begin' when Joe Biden inaugurated

Guardian, 20 Jan 2021

The former White House communications director, Anthony Scaramucci, has said the outgoing US President Donald Trump is a "seditious traitor".

Priti Patel hails 'new era in US politics' ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration

Priti Patel hails 'new era in US politics' ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration

Guardian, 20 Jan 2021

The UK home secretary, Priti Patel, has said she welcomes the incoming Joe Biden administration in the US.

Biden and Harris hold vigil for 400,000 Covid victims as bells toll across US

Biden and Harris hold vigil for 400,000 Covid victims as bells toll across US

Guardian, 20 Jan 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have honoured nearly 400,000 Americans who have died from Covid-19 at a ceremony in Washington.

'The best is yet to come', says Trump in pre-recorded farewell address

'The best is yet to come', says Trump in pre-recorded farewell address

Guardian, 20 Jan 2021

The White House has released Donald Trump’s farewell address, a 20-minute pre-recorded video of the president touting his accomplishments in office. ‘I did not seek the path that would get the least criticism,' Trump said celebrating his...

'The mob was fed lies': McConnell blames Trump for Capitol attack

'The mob was fed lies': McConnell blames Trump for Capitol attack

Guardian, 20 Jan 2021

Mitch McConnell, the Senate Republican leader, acknowledged the violent mob that attacked the Capitol earlier this month was 'provoked' by Donald Trump, going on to say that the inauguration of Joe Biden would be 'safe and successful'. ...

Joe Biden delivers emotional farewell address to Delaware crowd

Joe Biden delivers emotional farewell address to Delaware crowd

Guardian, 20 Jan 2021

A tearful Joe Biden took to the stage to deliver a farewell address

Independent panel presents second report on global Covid-19 response – watch live

Independent panel presents second report on global Covid-19 response – watch live

Guardian, 20 Jan 2021

An independent panel of experts headed by former New Zealand

Joe Biden must 'act big' with Covid relief package, says Janet Yellen

Joe Biden must 'act big' with Covid relief package, says Janet Yellen

Guardian, 20 Jan 2021

The US president-elect’s nominee for treasury secretary has told lawmakers that "the smartest thing we can do is act big" on the next coronavirus relief package, adding that the benefits outweigh the costs of a higher debt burden.

'Field of Flags' lights up Washington for Joe Biden's inauguration

'Field of Flags' lights up Washington for Joe Biden's inauguration

Guardian, 20 Jan 2021

The ‘Field of Flags’ stretching along the National Mall in front of the Washington Monument has been unveiled, comprising 200,000 flags intended to represent the American citizens who are unable to attend president-elect Joe Biden’s inau...

Guatemalan security forces block Honduran migrant caravan heading to US

Guatemalan security forces block Honduran migrant caravan heading to US

Guardian, 19 Jan 2021

Guatemalan security forces blocked hundreds of migrants advancing towards the US on Monday.

Dominic Raab takes questions from MPs in parliament – watch live

Dominic Raab takes questions from MPs in parliament – watch live

Guardian, 19 Jan 2021

The foreign secretary leads questions in the House of Commons

Matt Hancock to self-isolate after receiving alert via NHS Covid-19 app

Matt Hancock to self-isolate after receiving alert via NHS Covid-19 app

Guardian, 19 Jan 2021

The UK health secretary, Matt Hancock, has said he is self-isolating after receiving an alert through the NHS Covid-19 app.

Melania Trump says 'past four years have been unforgettable' in recorded farewell speech

Melania Trump says 'past four years have been unforgettable' in recorded farewell speech

Guardian, 19 Jan 2021

The US first lady thanked Americans on Monday for the 'greatest honour of my life' in a recorded video she posted on Twitter.

'Knock knock, we're here': new Capitol attack footage shows intruders in Senate

'Knock knock, we're here': new Capitol attack footage shows intruders in Senate

Guardian, 19 Jan 2021

A new video released by The New Yorker shows pro-Trump intruders inside the US Senate chamber following the storming of the Capitol on 6 January, with some photographing documents and facing off with police.

US Capitol on security lockdown ahead of Biden inauguration

US Capitol on security lockdown ahead of Biden inauguration

Guardian, 19 Jan 2021

The tightest security measures in recent memory are in place in Washington, two days ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the US.

'Great British summer': Matt Hancock cautions against booking holidays abroad

'Great British summer': Matt Hancock cautions against booking holidays abroad

Guardian, 19 Jan 2021

The health secretary has cautioned against booking holidays abroad this summer despite the coronavirus vaccination rollout.

MPs question Dido Harding and other officials on NHS test and trace programme – watch live

MPs question Dido Harding and other officials on NHS test and trace programme – watch live

Guardian, 19 Jan 2021

The executive chair of the NHS Test and Trace, Dido Harding,

Health secretary Matt Hancock leads Downing Street coronavirus briefing – watch live

Health secretary Matt Hancock leads Downing Street coronavirus briefing – watch live

Guardian, 19 Jan 2021

UK Government coronavirus briefing – watch live Subscribe to

'I feel like a martyr': Capitol rioter says she was following orders of Trump

'I feel like a martyr': Capitol rioter says she was following orders of Trump

Guardian, 19 Jan 2021

A Texas real estate agent who was part of the pro-Trump mob that attacked the US Capitol has said she was just following the orders of Donald Trump, even as she faced federal charges for her part in the insurrection.