Biden team forges ahead with transition as Trump pushes recounts

ICYMI: Biden's chief of staff Ron Klain said the president elect will make first cabinet appointment on Tuesday.
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What exodus? EU's dreams of financial power-grab SHATTERED as UK secures big City victory

PROJECT Fear-driven concerns about a post-Brexit exodus from the City of London have proved entirely unfounded, with at least 1,500 firms already having signalled their intention to continue accessing UK markets in accordance with special provisions introduced two years ago, a top financier and prominent Brexiteer has said.
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More than 200 arrested in renewed Belarus protests: Rights group

ICYMI: Thousands take to the streets against President Lukashenko once again as police use stun grenades to disperse crowds.
http://dlvr.it/RpglML

Politics and pestilence occupy minds at Bangkok Art Biennale

ICYMI: Exhibition, one of few to go ahead thanks to COVID-19, explores idea of 'escape' in a world riven by trouble.
http://dlvr.it/Rpg6X6

Senior US admiral in unannounced Taiwan visit: Report

ICYMI: Reuters news agency says Rear Admiral Michael Studeman who oversees regional military intelligence arrived on Sunday.
http://dlvr.it/Rpfcdg

Brilliant moment Rishi Sunak fact-checks Andrew Marr using BBC's OWN figures against him

ICYMI: RISHI SUNAK hit back at Andrew Marr in a fierce exchange as he "took issue" with the presenter's claims about the number of self-employment people excluded from support and used the BBC's own Reality Check figures to correct the record.
http://dlvr.it/Rpd5RD

Rishi Sunak fact-checks Andrew Marr using BBC's own figures against him in fiery clash

ICYMI: RISHI SUNAK hit back at Andrew Marr in a fierce exchange as he "took issue" with the presenter's claims about the number of self-employment people excluded from support and used the BBC's own Reality Check figures to correct the record.
http://dlvr.it/RpcZ5n

First in the queue! Britons could get Pfizer Covid jab BEFORE the US as NHS on standby

BRITONS could receive the American-made Pfizer vaccine before the US, with Whitehall insiders hoping the UK's drugs regulator can green-light the coronavirus jab within the next week.
http://dlvr.it/RpcYsJ

Syria names Faisal Mekdad new FM after Walid al-Moallem dies

Mekdad takes on the role of top diplomat while the Syrian government remains largely isolated internationally.
http://dlvr.it/Rpbsdj

Review: Varmilo EC Keyboard can't justify its price with limited features and compatibility

The Varmilo EC v2 Keyboard uses high-end mechanical key switches and has a fancy paint job, but it lacks modern features and full compatibility with Apple products. The Varmilo EC keyboard looks great, but has too many limitations Varmilo claims to have the best EC switches in the industry, and hopes to be a popular choice for influencers looking to make their workstation pop with color. The company's slogan is "keyboard artist" and one look at their designs tell you they've created some beautiful designs.Read more...
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Biden team forges ahead with transition as Trump pushes recounts

Biden's chief of staff Ron Klain said the president elect will make first cabinet appointment on Tuesday.
http://dlvr.it/RpYlBR

More than 200 arrested in renewed Belarus protests: Rights group

Thousands take to the streets against President Lukashenko once again as police use stun grenades to disperse crowds.
http://dlvr.it/RpYCdY

Prince Harry’s cenotaph wreath request picked apart: ‘It’s not personal!’

FYI: PRINCE HARRY asked the Royal Family to lay a wreath on his behalf at the remembrance ceremony in London this month, but this was denied by Buckingham Palace.
http://dlvr.it/RpXW5W

Politics and pestilence occupy minds at Bangkok Art Biennale

Exhibition, one of few to go ahead thanks to COVID-19, explores idea of 'escape' in a world riven by trouble.
http://dlvr.it/RpXVLx

Senior US admiral in unannounced Taiwan visit: Report

Reuters news agency says Rear Admiral Michael Studeman who oversees regional military intelligence arrived on Sunday.
http://dlvr.it/RpWxxk