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