Trump announces he will not attend Biden's inauguration
President Donald Trump confirms he will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, becoming the first outgoing president to skip the event since 1869.
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Congress certifies Biden and Harris victory after Capitol riot
The U.S. Congress certified Joe Biden as President-elect and Kamala Harris as Vice President-elect following a violent insurrection at the Capitol. The certification concluded a day marked by chaos and contested electoral challenges.
Northern Ireland cancels summer 2021 exams due to pandemic
Education Minister Peter Weir announced the cancellation of GCSE, AS Level and A Level exams in Northern Ireland because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
UK to remove law-breaking clauses from Internal Market Bill
The UK government will withdraw controversial clauses from the Internal Market Bill after reaching an agreement in principle with the EU on Brexit implementation issues, including the Northern Ireland protocol and state subsidy rules.
Stonehenge closes to the public after protesters gathered at the site to protest the British government's plan to build a road tunnel near the monument
Stonehenge closes to the public after protesters gathered at the site to protest the British government's plan to build a road tunnel near the monument.
Protesters demand Netanyahu's resignation over pandemic and corruption trial
About 1,000 demonstrators gathered outside Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Jerusalem residence, calling for his resignation due to his handling of the pandemic and ongoing corruption trial. The protest occurred amid economic hardship and shrinking turnout after six months of weekly demonstrations.
GSA certifies Biden as apparent winner, enabling transition
The General Services Administration has formally ascertained Joe Biden as the apparent winner of the 2020 presidential election, allowing the transition process to begin. This action follows a delay despite Biden's clear victory in the election.
Sinn Féin MLA Catherine Kelly resigns over unreturned emergency fund payment
Catherine Kelly, a Sinn Féin MLA for West Tyrone, resigned after failing to repay £10,000 from a Stormont emergency Covid fund. The payment was made to an account she signed for.