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Getty Images As the world rings in a new year, lawmakers are convening on the US Capitol to kick off a new Congress. Friday marks the start of the 119th Congress, with Republican majorities in both the US House of Representatives and the Senate. This marks a Republican trifecta given that President-elect Donald Trump is … Read more

America’s top doctor has called for risk warnings on alcoholic beverages, similar to the labels on cigarettes, following new research that links the drinks to seven types of cancer. The advisory from US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says the “majority of Americans are unaware of this risk” that leads to about 100,000 cases of cancer … Read more

US President Joe Biden has formally blocked the takeover of US Steel by a bigger Japanese company, saying foreign ownership could pose risks for national security. The controversial decision comes a year after Nippon Steel first announced the $14.9bn (£12bn) deal, describing it as a lifeline for its smaller Pennsylvania-based rival. But the transaction soon … Read more

Getty Images Police officers remove supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol from outside his official residence in Seoul There were more than 100 police officers and they were armed with a warrant – but South Korean authorities failed to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol after a six-hour deadlock outside his home. … Read more

Reuters The hospital director was detained during an Israeli raid last Friday Israel has confirmed it is holding Gaza hospital director Dr Hussam Abu Safiya after earlier telling a local NGO that it was unaware of his case, sparking concern for his well being. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) statement said he was “currently being … Read more