The latest news from the US:
📌 Four people have died in Washington after Trump protesters stormed the Capitol
📌 52 people have been arrested
📌 Officials are discussing the 25th amendment to remove Donald Trump
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📌 Four people have died in Washington after Trump protesters stormed the Capitol
📌 52 people have been arrested
📌 Officials are discussing the 25th amendment to remove Donald Trump
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In pictures: Donald Trump supporters storm the US Capitol Building 
Protests have erupted in Los Angeles, Arizona and Colorado
Republican lawmakers have objected to counting Pennsylvania's electors, further delaying the certification of Joe Biden's election victory
People take shelter in the House Chamber and protestors are detained
The White House's deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger has resigned, according to media reports.
He joins two top aides to first lady Melania Trump who also resigned on Wednesday
He joins two top aides to first lady Melania Trump who also resigned on Wednesday
A Trump supporter sits at the desk of the US House Speaker and the SWAT team arrive
US lawmakers say they will investigate how law enforcement handled Wednesday's violent breach at the Capitol, questioning whether a lack of preparedness allowed a mob to occupy and vandalise the building
Facebook declared an “emergency situation” and removed Mr Trump's ability to post on its services
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Seventeen Democratic congressmen signed a letter on Wednesday night calling on Mr Pence to enact the amendment and remove Donald Trump
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Ivanka Trump's sister-in-law, Karlie Kloss, says she has tried unsuccessfully to convince the president's daughter that he lost the election
Former President Barack Obama has said that history will rightly remember the violence at the Capitol as a moment of great dishonour and shame for the nation
Former US President George Bush has condemned the "sickening and heartbreaking sight" at the US Capitol and said he is "appalled by the reckless behavior of some political leaders since the election."
He added: "This is how election results are disputed in a banana republic"
He added: "This is how election results are disputed in a banana republic"
🚨 The US Congress has certified 270 Electoral College votes for Joe Biden, confirming that he will become the next President of the United States of America
Vice-President Mike Pence has declared that Congress accepts the results of the Electoral College vote, officially paving the way for Joe Biden to take office on January 20
🚨 Donald Trump has released a statement this morning, committing to a peaceful transition of power for the first time
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says, "I deeply regret that President Trump has not conceded his defeat, since November and again yesterday. Doubts about the election outcome were stoked and created the atmosphere that made the events of last night possible"
"Republicans’ first priority will be to make clear to the outgoing President that he can not run again" | writes @RosaFPrince
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A senior Russian lawmaker says:
"It is clear that American democracy is limping on both feet.
The celebration of democracy has ended. It has, unfortunately, hit rock bottom.
America no longer charts the course and so has lost all right to set it"
"It is clear that American democracy is limping on both feet.
The celebration of democracy has ended. It has, unfortunately, hit rock bottom.
America no longer charts the course and so has lost all right to set it"
The Iranian President comments:
"What we saw in the United States yesterday evening and today shows above all how fragile and vulnerable Western democracy is.
A populist man came and damaged the reputation of his country. [Trump] dealt severe blows to the American system"
"What we saw in the United States yesterday evening and today shows above all how fragile and vulnerable Western democracy is.
A populist man came and damaged the reputation of his country. [Trump] dealt severe blows to the American system"
Official Chinese state outlets gloat:
“@SpeakerPelosi once referred to the Hong Kong riots as a ‘beautiful sight to behold’ – it remains yet to be seen whether she will say the same about the recent developments in Capitol Hill... US finally tasted ‘karma’ of double standards”
“@SpeakerPelosi once referred to the Hong Kong riots as a ‘beautiful sight to behold’ – it remains yet to be seen whether she will say the same about the recent developments in Capitol Hill... US finally tasted ‘karma’ of double standards”
"[Trump] will be gone, soon; don't be surprised if he pardons himself before the curtain falls| | writes @timothy_stanley
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Emmanuel Macron says what happened in Washington "is not America."
"We will not yield to the violence of a few individuals who want to challenge that. I want to express our confidence in the strength of American democracy"
"We will not yield to the violence of a few individuals who want to challenge that. I want to express our confidence in the strength of American democracy"
Trump supporters wear gas masks and the FBI enter the Capitol
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tweeted, saying he was "distressed" by the scenes of "rioting and violence" at the US Capitol yesterday
The US media reacts to the Capitol breach
Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington DC, has extended an Emergency Declaration imposed on the city yesterday until January 21, the day after Joe Biden's inauguration
"It was a clear sign that 'Trumpism' itself is still alive and well"
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The first pictures of Ashli Babbitt, the woman who was shot and killed at the US Capitol last night, have been released.
On her Twitter page, Ms Babbitt, 35, described herself as a veteran and a Libertarian, adding: “I love my dude, my dog and above all, my country"
On her Twitter page, Ms Babbitt, 35, described herself as a veteran and a Libertarian, adding: “I love my dude, my dog and above all, my country"
Trump protesters v BLM protesters
Trump protesters v BLM protesters x2
Trump supporters turned their ire on members of the media outside the US Capitol on Wednesday.
Journalists were sworn at, spat at and their equipment destroyed causing some to flee.
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Journalists were sworn at, spat at and their equipment destroyed causing some to flee.
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Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has released a statement saying that Facebook and Instagram will suspend President Trump's account for "at least two weeks" in order to "ensure the peaceful transition of power"
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Members of law enforcement rest in the US Capitol in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.
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Boris Johnson has condemned Donald Trump for "encouraging people to storm the Capitol" as he says he is "very pleased" that "democracy has prevailed"
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US Editor @benrileysmith has done a very handy Q&A to help explain what could happen next 👇
1️⃣ Are there checks on Donald Trump’s power in his last fortnight in office?
1️⃣ Are there checks on Donald Trump’s power in his last fortnight in office?
2️⃣ So what are the checks?
3️⃣ What about the 25th amendment?
4️⃣ Are there any other paths?
🔴 Joe Biden is addressing the nation now.
He calls yesterday "one of the darkest days in the history of our nation" and "an assault on the rule of law".
"Don't care call them protesters; they were a riotous mob, insurrectionists, domestic terrorists"
He calls yesterday "one of the darkest days in the history of our nation" and "an assault on the rule of law".
"Don't care call them protesters; they were a riotous mob, insurrectionists, domestic terrorists"
"I wish we could say we couldn't see it coming, but that isn't true," he says.
"We could see it coming. The past 4 years, we've had a president who's made his contempt for our democracy, our constitution, the rule of law clear in everything he has done"
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"We could see it coming. The past 4 years, we've had a president who's made his contempt for our democracy, our constitution, the rule of law clear in everything he has done"
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The President-elect says there is no question Black Lives Matter protesters would have been treated far differently yesterday.
He says: "We all know that’s true. It is unacceptable – totally unacceptable"
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He says: "We all know that’s true. It is unacceptable – totally unacceptable"
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🔴 Nancy Pelosi, the US Speaker of House, is now speaking.
She is calling for invoking the 25th Amendment, otherwise, she says, impeachment is an option
She is calling for invoking the 25th Amendment, otherwise, she says, impeachment is an option
The House Speaker cited "seditious" acts related to the president's role in encouraging the assault on the US Capitol a day earlier.
"While there is only 13 days left, any day can be a horror show for America," she told reporters
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"While there is only 13 days left, any day can be a horror show for America," she told reporters
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"My phone is exploding with 'impeach, impeach, impeach," Pelosi said.
Asked when there could be a decision on invoking the 25th Amendment, the US Speaker of House said it was up to Mike Pence, the Vice President.
"It's up to him, it could be as early as today"
Asked when there could be a decision on invoking the 25th Amendment, the US Speaker of House said it was up to Mike Pence, the Vice President.
"It's up to him, it could be as early as today"
'As I stood outside the White House grounds at 6am, queuing to collect my press pass for the rally, it was clear that the day would not end peacefully,' writes @RozinaSabur.
🎥 Our Washington Correspondent was on the ground and spoke to some of Trump's supporters
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🎥 Our Washington Correspondent was on the ground and spoke to some of Trump's supporters
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Joe Biden has introduced Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general, turning to an experienced judge to help de-politicise the Justice Department and restore the rule of law after what he described as four years of lawlessness under Donald Trump
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"We've had a president who's made his contempt for our democracy, our Constitution, the rule of law, clear in everything he has done," Biden declared.
He vowed that Garland's loyalty would rest not with the president, but with the law and Constitution
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He vowed that Garland's loyalty would rest not with the president, but with the law and Constitution
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But how did a violent mob get inside the Capitol Building?
1️⃣ Barricade stormed on the west side of the building
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1️⃣ Barricade stormed on the west side of the building
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Donald Trump's supporters had gathered along a police barricade outside the western steps of the Capitol, and many soon climbed them
📸: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters
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Police in the Capitol responded with tear gas but were overwhelmed.
Climbing the walls, the mob then swarmed the western and eastern sides of the Capitol
📸: Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo
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Climbing the walls, the mob then swarmed the western and eastern sides of the Capitol
📸: Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo
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Mary McCord, a former federal prosecutor, said agencies that protect the Capitol had gathered plenty of information ahead of the assault.
"I don't know why the Capitol Police were so unprepared," she said
📸: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters
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"I don't know why the Capitol Police were so unprepared," she said
📸: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters
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Police seized five guns and arrested at least 13 people, while dozens evaded law enforcement
📸: Eric Lee/Bloomberg
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📸: Eric Lee/Bloomberg
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Lawmakers remain defiant but eyewitnesses said police were outmanned by wave of extremists
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