Tributes pour in for football great, Maradona

Diego Maradona, 60 - one of football’s legendary players - suffered a heart attack

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Maradona dies: Argentine icon mourned by football fans worldwide

The body of Diego Maradona is lying in state in the presidential palace in Buenos Aires

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Tigray: new deadline to surrender lapses on Friday

Ethiopia says it is preparing to make a final push for the Tigrayan capital, Mekele

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Ethiopian army continues action in Tigray

Fears over military action endangering the 500,000 civilians of regional capital, Mekelle

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China-Australia diplomatic spat intensifies

Beijing has tweeted a faked image of an Australian soldier attacking an Afghan child

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Fake picture: Australia-China relations continue to deteriorate

The worsening dispute was sparked by Australia's call for inquiry into Covid-19's origin

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Paris climate targets are reachable, say scientists

Scientists have expressed optimism about reaching the targets of the Paris climate accord

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Dr Fauci outlines the "steep slope" of the US covid outbreak

But he sounds an optimistic note based on the high efficacy of two new vaccines

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More top Republicans publicly oppose President Trump's allegations

US Attorney General, William Barr, said he's found no evidence to support fraud claims

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Hong Kong pro-democracy activists await sentences

Three leaders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement could be sentenced to prison shortly

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Hong Kong: top democracy activists sentenced

Three prominent Hong Kong activists are sentenced for prison terms up to 13.5 months

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On the frontline of climate change in the South Pacific

We hear from the president of a Pacific island state on the frontline of climate change

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The mayor of Los Angeles has ordered the city into lockdown

The order follows an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases

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Biden to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days

Mr Biden says universal mask-wearing should bring a "significant reduction" in Covid-19

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Biden says he will ask Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days in office

He urges the Senate to agree another support package to rescue struggling businesses

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Donald Trump's personal lawyer gets Covid

Rudy Giuliani is reported to be in hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus

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Brexit: mixed messages on progress

Talks between Britain and the EU on a post-Brexit trade deal will resume today.

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Biden reportedly chooses first black Defense Secretary

US media say President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the retired army general, Lloyd Austin

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Covid-19: UK starts vaccine roll-out

High risk groups will be the first to receive the shots in UK vaccine programme

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Covid vaccinations: aid agencies warn of unequal global roll-out

Joe Biden sets goal of 100 million Covid vaccinations in his first 100 days in office

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US plan to vaccinate millions of its citizens

But aid agencies warn that poorer nations may be unable to immunise all their people

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Major US lawsuits seek break-up of Facebook

Could a legal challenge cost the tech giant its ownership of Whatsapp and Instagram?

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Brexit talks: no breakthrough with 'large gaps' remaining

Talks between British and EU negotiators continue over a post Brexit trade deal

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US vaccine approval draws one step closer

But will it help with half of Americans saying they won't have the jab?

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Brexit deadline looms with no sign of agreement

We head to Brussels with Sunday apparently the real and final deadline for a trade deal

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White House staff 'to receive early Pfizer vaccines'

The Coronavirus vaccine is set to be rolled out in parts of the United States this week

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US begins coronavirus vaccine rollout

Millions of doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be distributed in the coming months

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Covid-19: first vaccines to be rolled out in US

We talk to one of the suppliers involved in giving out the vaccine

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Biden win formalised

Biden criticises President Trump as US electoral college confirms his election victory

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US electoral college vote officially confirms Biden’s victory

Joe Biden says the US democracy proved to be "resilient, true and strong"

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Biden after win formalised: Time to turn the page

Mr Biden condemned President Trump's attempts to challenge the result

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Top US Congress leaders say they hope to agree on Covid aid package

Four senior US congressional members hold meeting to try to break months of stalemate

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Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge

All non-essential businesses will close under Germany's new restrictions

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Germany under tougher restrictions amid Covid rise

All non-essential businesses will close under Germany's new restrictions

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US trying to gauge full extent of cyber hack

Recently discovered cyber attack on government is "significant and continuing", says US

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Cyber attack on US security agencies still a danger

A recently discovered cyber attack on government systems is "continuing", says US

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US Homeland Security among cyber-hacked organisations

FBI and security agencies said they are working to understand the full extent of the hack

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Abducted schoolboys freed in Nigeria

Most of the more than 300 boys have been released, said the governor of Katsina state

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Nigerian Schoolboys: authorities find unguarded students

Pictures on social media appear to show boys being driven in police trucks overnight

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Nigerian kidnapped boys returning to their families

Nigeria schoolboys kidnapped last week have been released after a week in the forest

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US lawmakers agree on Covid aid package

Many Covid-19 economic relief programmes had been set to expire at the end of the month

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European countries cut transport links to the UK

It follows concerns over a Covid-19 variant spreading quickly in south-east England

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Covid-19 mutation: European countries shut borders with UK

Flights, ferries and trains are cancelled after mutation spreads in south-east of England

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UK variant of Covid-19 is not more deadly

International health leaders play down concerns about the new variant

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New Covid strain 'could overwhelm UK'

A former chief scientific adviser says the government is acting too slowly to stop spread

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Trump Rejects 'Wasteful' Coronavirus Stimulus Bill

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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UK-France Services Return as Travel Ban Eased

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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Are we close to a UK-EU trade deal?

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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EU and UK closing in on a trade deal?

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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Are we close to a UK-EU trade deal?

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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What does a trade deal mean for the UK and EU?

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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EU diplomats to get Brexit trade deal briefing

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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Christmas Day briefing for EU diplomats on trade deal

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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President Trump signs coronavirus stimulus bill, belatedly

The new law will support US business and people, and ensure the government remains open.

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Eleventh hour Trump change of plan averts government shutdown

Mr Trump approved the covid stimulus package days after objecting to elements of the bill

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Outgoing President Trump signs huge US spending bill

Mr Trump had previously called the coronavirus stimulus and spending package 'a disgrace'

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US transition team 'not getting all information' it needs

Joe Biden singles out the Defense Department as failing to brief his team properly

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'Dangerous' lack of information by Trump Administration

Mr Biden says he's not getting the information needed to make the transition to power

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Biden accuses the Trump team of obstruction

President Trump is accused of failing to share information with the incoming Biden team

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Biden vows to ramp up Covid-19 jabs

US President elect Biden promises to move heaven and earth to speed up vaccinations

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Brexit: UK MPs debate deal

Boris Johnson, the UK prime minister, is hoping to persuade parliament to ratify his deal

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Covid-19: new vaccine approved in the UK

Officials in the UK approve the Astra-Zeneca vaccine for Covid-19 amid record daily cases

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US reports first known case of Covid variant

We head to California as it becomes the latest place to register the new strain of Covid

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UK: a vaccine, record Covid deaths... and Brexit

Britain is struggling with a spike in Covid cases, as new Brexit rules come into effect

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What does Brexit mean for freedom of movement?

Three million EU citizens currently live in the UK as the Brexit deal comes into force

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Brexit: Britain has finally left the European Union

The British prime minister, Boris Johnson, has called it a new beginning

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Start of new relationship between Britain and the European Union

'Brexit Day' finally arrives - so what will it mean for business?

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UK Prime Minister: Brexit 'a new beginning'

2021 starts with Britain's departure from the EU's single market and customs union

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President Trump asks Georgia official to 'find' votes

Audio of the conversation has been released by the Washington Post

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Reactions to President Trump's call to Georgia's top election official

The Washington Post has released audio of Mr Trump asking for votes to be found.

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Audio of President Trump asking election official to 'find' votes

The Washington Post released audio of Mr Trump's call to Georgia's top election official

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US Senate race as Georgia election runoff takes place

Voters are going to the polls to select two seats in the US Senate

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Georgia runoff vote to decide balance in US senate

President Trump and President-elect Biden have held rallies in the state

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US Senate runoff takes place in Georgia

Voters are picking two senate seats

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Georgia: US Senate vote on knife-edge

The Republicans and Democrats are neck and neck after yesterday's runoff vote

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US Senate runoff: Georgia results on knife-edge

The candidates are neck and neck as postal ballots are counted

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US Senate runoff: Democrats and Republicans neck and neck

Elections in Georgia that will decide control of the Senate are too close to call

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Chaos in the US capitol: protesters storm Capitol Hill.

Trump supporters go on a rampage trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election

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Four dead after US Capitol invaded

The violence happened just hours after Mr Trump addressed his supporters at a rally

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Supporters of President Trump storm Capitol

A joint session of Congress is now back underway, to confirm Joe Biden as president

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More Trump backlash after Capitol Hill riots

Americans reflect on the violent clashes in Congress on Wednesday

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President Trump shows first sign of defeat

President Trump commits to an "orderly" transition of power.

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President Trump pledges smooth handover of power

But his critics - including his niece - says he must take responsibility for the violence

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Democrats seek to remove Trump from White House

Vice-President Mike Pence would be asked to take over as President

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Could Congress vote to impeach President Trump?

Impeachment could prevent Donald Trump from standing for public office ever again

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Capitol riots: What will happen to President Trump?

The House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, sets out measures to remove or impeach the president

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FBI warns of potential violence across US

Thousands of troops are being deployed ahead of Biden's inauguration next week

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FBI warning amid fears of more pro-Trump violence

FBI says there may be armed protests across the US in the run-up to Biden's inauguration

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Thousands of troops deployed ahead of Biden's election

The FBI warns of armed protests being planned by Trump supporters across the country

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Trump says move to remove him is a 'witch-hunt'

The House of Representatives approves a resolution to remove President Trump from office

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Some Republicans to support Trump impeachment

Congress votes on impeaching Donald Trump for his part in the storming of Capitol Hill

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Symbolic vote to remove Trump passes

Meanwhile the president has been inspecting his wall in Texas

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President Trump is impeached for a second time

The US House of Representatives has impeached him for "incitement of insurrection"

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Reactions to President Trump's second impeachment

Mr Trump is the first president in US history to be impeached twice

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Donald Trump is first US president to be impeached twice

He was accused by Congress of inciting the storming of the Capitol

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US economy: Joe Biden unveils $1.9 trillion stimulus

The President-elect's relief plan has billions to fight Covid-19 and help small firms

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US: stimulus plan unveiled by President-elect

Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion recovery plan aims to tackle the pandemic and economic crisis

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$1.9 trillion stimulus plan for the US

President-elect Joe Biden unveils his proposal to fight the virus and help the economy

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