In a letter to foreign envoys, ceremonies will take “a private form” this year

State likely to play a greater role in the economy, reducing inequality and providing greater social welfare spending.

Joe Biden makes a surprise appearance in hopes of changing a few minds in the swing state

Despite Parliament being in session, thousands of protestors continued to march the streets

The move to video-conferencing comes at a time when EU leaders are in the midst of contentious budget talks

Joe Biden has long had a testy relationship with the UK prime minister, that will likely colour relations if he wins the presidency

Under President Donald Trump the US has brought Taiwan into play as part of a wider diplomatic and economic squeeze of China

Innovation is key, says Yoshihide Suga, citing examples including next-generation solar batteries

'The monarchy is necessary for stability'

Biden has maintained a stable lead of around 10 points in national polls

Security agents escorted a number of women from the tarmac to ambulances, where they were examined for signs they had recently given birth.

Voters turned out in droves to throw-out the constitution left by dictator Augusto Pinochet.

Trump has been claiming for months that mail-ballots lead to fraud