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Donald Trump's farewell: We did what we came to do
"We did what we came to do - and so much more," Mr Trump says, a day before he leaves office.
New law protects Scotland's shop staff from customer abuse
The Protection of Workers Bill will make it a new specific offence to assault, abuse or threaten Scottish retail staff.
Trump farewell: 'We did what we came here to do'
Donald Trump touted his achievements during his last formal address as president.
Brexit: Government considers scrapping some EU labour laws
Labour accuses Kwasi Kwarteng of "unpicking" workers' rights, as minister confirms he will review rules.
Premier League to investigate Snodgrass omission from West Brom squad to face former club West Ham
Robert Snodgrass' omission from the West Brom squad beaten at West Ham on Tuesday is being investigated by the Premier League.
Government narrowly sees off Tory revolt over anti-genocide trade deal law
Tory rebels hope to get another chance to outlaw trade deals with countries involved in mass killings.
China 'committed genocide against Uighurs' - Mike Pompeo
The declaration comes a day before the Trump administration hands over to President-elect Joe Biden.
Antonio scores as West Ham beat West Brom to go seventh
Michail Antonio scores for the second successive game as West Ham edge struggling West Brom to move up to seventh in the Premier League.
Even a pandemic won't stop Kathleen's 105th birthday
Kathleen celebrated her milestone birthday at her care home in Exeter, where staff and residents had a party.
Covid-19: Mortician says deaths have taken a toll
Senior mortician Hannah Leahy says the level of Covid fatalities is taking its toll on staff the Royal London Hospital.
Covid: Woman given vaccination on 108th birthday
Marion Dawson from Renfrewshire is the third oldest person in Scotland to be given the vaccine.
Starbucks customer compensated over 'slanty' eyes drawing on cup
A Dublin branch of the chain is to pay €12,000 to Suchavadee Foley after an employee drew on her cup.
Covid: 105-year-old virus survivor celebrates birthday
Kathleen Wiltshire defied all expectations when she beat the virus in November last year.
UK and US fail to do mini-trade deal as Trump exits
US tariffs on Scotch whisky and cashmere remain in place as UK fails to reach deal with Washington.
Pink seesaws at US-Mexico wall win design award
The installation allowed children to play together from both sides of the US-Mexico border.
Epiphany: Orthodox Christians across Russia brave icy dip
Orthodox Christians, Putin among them, take an icy dip to commemorate a special day.
Covid: Politicians drank at Senedd despite alcohol ban
The group drank alcohol on Welsh Parliament premises, days into a ban on its sale in pubs.
Scrapping Premiership relegation would not be right, says ex-England wing Monye
Former England and Harlequins wing Ugo Monye says removing relegation from the Premiership would diminish the competition.
Covid: UK records new daily high of 1,610 deaths
The total number of deaths, within 28 days of a positive test, during the pandemic is now over 90,000.
Football in Fortnite: New sport collaboration is 'just the start'
The game announces a collaboration with some of the world's biggest football clubs.