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Read More As Joe Biden closes in on the presidency, the incumbent unleashed a torrent of misinformation from the White House press podium Donald Trump has unleashed a torrent of misinformation in a White House speech that tried to undermine the legitimacy of the US election. One allegation after another had no basis in fact,…

Read More Growing up in Africa taught me to be self-reliant and resilient. Putting children to work must be seen in local context Aged eight, Tayambile would walk with her mother every day to fetch water. On her 2km return journey in 30C heat, she would carry 20 litres in an aluminium bucket on her…

Read More China has temporarily banned the entry of foreigners from at least eight countries as COVID-19 cases rise in Europe and elsewhere. Non-Chinese can no longer enter from Russia, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Philippines, India and Bangladesh, even if they hold a valid visa or residence permit for China. China has…

Read More Trend of canine carriers goes beyond the practical and reflects changing attitudes towards pet ownership In a quiet southern Taipei alleyway, an ageing golden retriever peers sleepily from a pram being pushed by his elderly owner. A few minutes later a stroller pushed along by a young woman rolls past, carrying a brindle-cross.…

Read More Naturalists, campaigners and other contributors to a new book pick the woodlands they love for views, history and magic My work as a Scottish woodland heritage specialist affords me the privilege of investigating many remarkable old woods. One of my favourites is Castle Wood, at 13th-century Caerlaverock Castle, the triangular moated ruin south…

Read More Democratic candidate could cross finishing line with win in Pennsylvania, where votes have been leaning his way Democratic candidate could cross finishing line with win in Pennsylvania, where votes have been leaning his way

Read MoreInvestors bet on a Joe Biden US presidential victory, but with Senate remaining with Republicans, blocking tax hikes.Investors bet on a Joe Biden US presidential victory, but with Senate remaining with Republicans, blocking tax hikes.

Read More Treasurer Dominic Perrottet is reportedly weighing up food vouchers for households as the centrepiece of his upcoming budget Follow our live blog NSW hotspots: Sydney and regional case locations Covid restrictions state by state Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email; download the free Guardian app The New South Wales government is considering…

Read More Birth rate remains stubbornly low despite series of government initiatives encouraging couples to have bigger families Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, has given hope to couples struggling to conceive with a pledge to cover expensive fertility treatments with health insurance, but experts warn the change will do little to avert a demographic…

Read MoreArdern says her government will prioritise fight against COVID-19 and rebuilding the economy.Ardern says her government will prioritise fight against COVID-19 and rebuilding the economy.

Read MoreOutbreak in Malaysia’s poorest state adds to prime minister’s problems as his administration prepares first budget.Outbreak in Malaysia’s poorest state adds to prime minister’s problems as his administration prepares first budget.

Read MoreRescue efforts continue as the storm travels across the region, leaving a trail of destruction.Rescue efforts continue as the storm travels across the region, leaving a trail of destruction.

Read MoreHundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims, who have taken shelter in Bangladesh, lament their exclusion from the polls.Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims, who have taken shelter in Bangladesh, lament their exclusion from the polls.

Read MoreThe luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral.The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral.

Read More InfoWars host spoke to crowd saying world is watching example of Arizona InfoWars host spoke to crowd saying world is watching example of Arizona

Read More Trump makes series of falsehoods in White House press conference Votes still being counted in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Nevada Biden calls for calm as America anxiously awaits results Why are the media reporting different US election results? Trump v Biden – full results as they come in 3.23am GMT Democratic hopes of wrenching…

Read More The campaign of President Donald Trump says Republican poll watchers are being improperly denied access to observe the counting of ballots. Not so, say election officials in key battleground states, who said rules are being followed and they are committed to transparency. WHAT IS A POLL WATCHER, ANYWAY? The campaign of President Donald…

Read More Joe Biden was still leading Donald Trump in the tense race to the critical 270 electoral votes as counting continued in key states. Jonathan Freedland describes an election that has provided one clear message: the US remains divided Joe Biden is tantalisingly close to securing the presidency, as votes continue to be counted…

Read More Citing “horror stories,” President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of fabricated accusations Thursday in an audacious attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the U.S. election. Standing behind the presidential seal, Trump used a White House setting symbolizing the power of his office to assail an election he portrayed as rife with fraud and…

Read More In 16 minutes, the liar-in-chief offered a downright dishonest take on the election that risked inciting violence * US politics live – follow the latest in our live blog * Trump v Biden – full results as they come inIt seemed like a desperate last stand from a fearful strongman who can feel…

Read More In 16 minutes, the liar-in-chief offered a downright dishonest take on the election that risked inciting violence US politics live – follow the latest in our live blog Trump v Biden – full results as they come in It seemed like a desperate last stand from a fearful strongman who can feel power…

Read More Stark declaration heightens fears of civil war as both sides show scant will to seek peace Stark declaration heightens fears of civil war as both sides show scant will to seek peace

Read More Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, announces travellers arriving after 4am on Friday must self-isolate for 14 days Denmark has been removed from the British government’s list of travel corridors. Travellers arriving in the UK from Denmark after 4am on Friday must self-isolate for 14 days. Continue reading…Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, announces travellers…

Read MoreEthiopians worry the country could be entering into a phase of destructive civil war reminiscent of the 1970s.Ethiopians worry the country could be entering into a phase of destructive civil war reminiscent of the 1970s.

Read More Biden continues to chip away at Trump’s lead in Pennsylvania and Georgia as last presidential election counts trickle in Continue reading…Biden continues to chip away at Trump’s lead in Pennsylvania and Georgia as last presidential election counts trickle in Continue reading…

Read More ‘It’s sad and it is truly pathetic’ ‘It’s sad and it is truly pathetic’

Read More Yes campaign garnered 48.4% of votes, while the no vote won 50.7%, meaning the referendum does not pass New Zealanders have voted not to legalise cannabis in a referendum that painted a portrait of a country starkly divided over drug policy. The yes vote for legalising cannabis finished with 48.4% of the vote,…

Read MoreDonald Trump strikes defiant tone in first address since election night, as US vote results remain too close to call.Donald Trump strikes defiant tone in first address since election night, as US vote results remain too close to call.

Read MoreA Mexican immigrant in the country illegally pleaded guilty under a deal with prosecutors to killing a Fiji-born California police officer in a case that President Donald Trump used to bolster his call for tougher border securityA Mexican immigrant in the country illegally pleaded guilty under a deal with prosecutors to killing a Fiji-born…

Read More Sweeps must occur twice daily and any discovered ballots must be delivered by 5 p.m., according to the federal judge’s order, but there’s no evidence so far of widespread mail ballot losses. Sweeps must occur twice daily and any discovered ballots must be delivered by 5 p.m., according to the federal judge’s order,…

Read More Ten years after political science professor Marisa Abrajano wrote about the false assumptions made towards Latino voters, political pundits and campaigns are still making the same mistakes in this election, she says. The assumption of a singular “Latino vote” is wrong, for one, and actually it should come as no surprise that Cuban…

Read More 11,447 deaths recorded globally in 24 hours; global total cases rise by record of nearly 700,000; US added 102,000 cases on Wednesday, according to Johns Hopkins UK chancellor extends furlough scheme until early 2021 Exclusive: UK rapid mass tests miss over 50% of cases in pilot See all our coronavirus coverage 12.13am GMT…

Read MoreSix years in the making, Love Child is the critically-acclaimed documentary about a family’s to find safety.Six years in the making, Love Child is the critically-acclaimed documentary about a family’s to find safety.

Read MoreThe BBC’s security correspondent spent time with Gerard, a student at Edinburgh university.The BBC’s security correspondent spent time with Gerard, a student at Edinburgh university.

Read MoreTrump and his Republican allies are challenging integrity of vote-counting and mail or absentee ballots in key states.Trump and his Republican allies are challenging integrity of vote-counting and mail or absentee ballots in key states.