Canada approved jab with the first doses expected to arrive in the country next week

President-elect addresses concerns department would not be led by a civilian

Decision means the Trump administration must also return period of protections to two years

All I Want for Christmas... the TV and radio presenter on Christmas memories and why Simon Harris is on the nice list

Boris Johnson’s controversial Internal Market bill may face defeat in House of Lords

Investors hope a gridlock in US congress would be able to stall major policy changes

The 45th US president: 2017-2020 timeline

Obama, Bon Jovi and Cher add some razzmatazz to the Biden campaign

UK, France and Germany say they do not support US efforts to reinstate the sanctions

Countries to open diplomatic relations for first time and Palestine accuses UAE of selling out

Agreement between the two countries described as ‘a complete sellout’ of Palestinians

China says attempts by Washington to engage more closely with Taipei ‘doomed to fail’

A defeat for Andrzej Duda would be seen by many as signalling the end of right-wing PiS rule

Expert tells Congress vaccine could be ready by early 2021 and he was not told to slow testing

Chairman of joint chiefs of staff Mark Milley says he regrets link with ‘domestic politics’

Thousands queue to pay their respects to the man who has become a symbol of racial injustice

Opponents warn that US-backed plan would lead to independent Palestinian state

All four police officers involved in the death of George Floyd will face prosecution

Widespread demonstrations over death of African-American at hands of police

Haseltine says best way to manage pandemic is with infection tracking and strict isolation

US Wrap: Documents given to authorities investigating possible insider trading

Edition 7: Broad consensus now that wearing a mask will be part of fight against pandemic

ICC prosecutor details activities around Gaza war in document for three judges to rule on

US Wrap: States begin to lift restrictions as figures show economy shrunk by 4.8%

Governors slam Senate leader McConnell over ‘irresponsible’ state bankruptcy comments

Spain reports lowest daily death toll in weeks as South Korea records only eight new cases

President claims ‘so much death has been caused by mistakes’ of UN organisation

Figures expose toll of pandemic on US economy, as key electoral states badly hit

Donald Trump signs Bill for unprecedented aid package as over 85,000 test positive for coronavirus

Reported cases of the virus now in all 50 states in addition to Washington DC

Billionaire was a live contender before disastrous debate punctured primary hopes

World Health Organization chief warns the world is now in ‘uncharted territory’

African-American senator who bemoaned lack of diversity in field failed to energise voters

US Wrap: Vote comes as president claims Iranians were planning to blow up embassy

Trump to address nation as Tehran says act ‘concluded’ response to Suleimani killing

Trump administration is expanding its trade war against European exporters

America Letter: Former South Carolina governor may be Republicans’ greatest hope

Revised testimony by Gordon Sondland raises stakes in impeachment inquiry

Clutch of candidates opens up questions for the party about its identity and future

Thursday’s vote paves the way for televised public hearings