After arriving at the White House, Trump walked up the stairs and defiantly took off his mask in order to pose for photographs.
Brandis, eyeing the US example, warns judicial creep can undermine democracy
Former attorney-general says the fight over Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat should serve as a cautionary tale to lawyers and activists.
My great hope for the President who denies science but whose life now depends on it
Possibly the most well-known science denialist is now getting the very best and most cutting-edge medical science the world has to offer.
Top UK judge to replace James Spigelman in Hong Kong
The appointment of Lord Patrick Hodge comes after the Australian judge resigned following new national security laws imposed by Beijing.
Trump’s diagnosis pushes VP candidates apart but debate on track
It has also given greater significance to the showdown, with both Mike Pence and Kamala Harris set to address the pandemic through two competing narratives.
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors
US building obliterated, as China expands Cambodian naval base
Despite the denials from the Cambodian government, it appears China’s influence at the Ream Naval Base near Sihanoukville is growing.
Led Zeppelin win Stairway to Heaven copyright case as Supreme Court rejects appeal
The case, dealing with claims the smash hit borrowed from a 1968 song by Spirit, has embodied some of the most contested questions in music law.
Kim declares 80-day campaign to attain this year’s goals
Last year, Kim vowed to make a “frontal breakthrough” in the country’s campaign to build a self-reliant economy as global sanctions tightened.
25,000 Syrians to be released from camp for IS supporters
There are not enough guards to provide internal security at the camp, which is dominated by the most extreme supporters of Islamic State.