Congress overwhelmingly dismisses bid to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in Arizona and Pennsylvania

Congress overwhelmingly dismissed bids to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Arizona and Pennsylvania, with final votes coming in at 3 a.m. Thursday morning.  In both instances, a majority of House Republicans voted in a way that favored President Donald Trump’s baseless claims that widespread voter fraud existed.  However, they were outnumbered by Democrats and … Read more

Pence declares Biden’s victory is certified and seals Trump’s fate

Vice President Mike Pence ended Donald Trump’s desperate campaign to overturn the election at 3:41 a.m. Thursday morning and certified President-elect Joe Biden’s win – despite the attempt of scores of Republicans to object to it. Pence made the final announcement after a nearly 15-hour saga that saw rioting supporters of President Donald Trump mob … Read more

Family of British YouTuber Grace Victory, 30, say she is ‘currently stable’

YouTuber Grace Victory is ‘currently stable’ after being placed in a coma with Covid the day after she gave birth to a baby boy. The British social media star, 30, from High Wycome, caught the virus two weeks ago while pregnant with her first child, but her condition quickly deteriorated. Days ago, her family revealed … Read more

British YouTuber Grace Victory, 30, is in a coma with Covid a day after giving birth

British YouTuber Grace Victory, 30, is in a coma with Covid a day after doctors were forced to deliver her first child two months early The social media star caught the virus two weeks ago while heavily pregnant Her condition worsened and doctors induced the birth on Christmas Eve Grace was placed in an induced … Read more

Sir David Attenborough welcomes Joe Biden’s US presidential election victory

Sir David Attenborough welcomes Joe Biden’s US presidential election victory – and stresses America’s importance in fighting climate change David Attenborough says ‘of course’ Joe Biden’s victory was good for the world  Mr Biden pledged to rejoin Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency Broadcaster Sir David discussed the US returning to … Read more

Bill Bailey tells how he waltzed his way to Strictly victory

Strictly winner Bill Bailey is pictured above with wife Kris Almost a week after he won Strictly Come Dancing, several days after the stardust had finally settled, Bill Bailey still can’t quite believe that it happened.  ‘It feels surreal, extraordinary and wonderful, all at the same time,’ he says, beaming. Last Saturday night, at the … Read more

Brexit: Nigel Farage declares victory as Boris Johnson seals UK deal

‘The war is over!’ Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage declares victory as Boris Johnson seals historic trade deal with the EU Nigel Farage announced history had been made as Johnson sealed a Brexit deal The leader of the Brexit Party said today was the day ‘people beat the politicians’ He said Johnson was also set to … Read more

‘The war is over!’ Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage declares victory as Boris Johnson seals deal

‘The war is over!’ Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage declares victory as Boris Johnson seals historic trade deal with the EU Nigel Farage announced history had been made as Johnson sealed a Brexit deal The leader of the Brexit Party said today was the day ‘people beat the politicians’ He said Johnson was also set to … Read more

Putin congratulates Joe Biden on his election victory

Putin finally congratulates Joe Biden on his election victory and says he is ‘ready for interaction’ with the president-elect after the Kremlin said he would wait for the official result Putin was one of the last world leaders who had not acknowledged Biden’s win He finally congratulated Biden after the electoral college confirmed the results … Read more

Victory for free speech at Cambridge University: Academics reject demand for ‘respectful’ debate

Cambridge academics win free speech row as rebels vote down university chiefs’ plan to force them to be ‘respectful of the diverse identities of others’ Cambridge dons opted instead to support ‘tolerance’ of differing opinions They backed amendments making it harder for speakers to be ‘no-platformed’  Revised guidelines ensure right to express ‘controversial or unpopular opinions’  … Read more