Here’s a quick summary of what has happened around the world over the last 24 hours, brought to you exclusively by British Herald.
Britain’s Boris Johnson congratulated Joe Biden on winning the US presidential election . He sent across his best wishes, despite chances that his victory pose problems for the prime minister because of Biden’s vocal concerns over his Brexit policy.
The United States is our closest and most important ally, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, adding London and Washington could do something on trade despite Washington being a tough negotiator.
Britain’s government will give extra support to prevent families going hungry or without essential items this winter, a climbdown after resisting calls by footballer Marcus Rashford to extend free school meals to disadvantaged children.
President-elect Joe Biden declared it was “time to heal” a deeply divided America in his first speech after winning in a bitter election, even as President Donald Trump refused to concede and pressed ahead with legal fights against the outcome.
Japan formally proclaimed Crown Prince Akishino the first in line as heir to the throne, the last of a series of ceremonies after his elder brother, Emperor Naruhito, became monarch last year following their father’s abdication.
French bank Societe Generale is set to cut 650 jobs in France, mainly in its investment banking division, French business newspaper Les Echos reported.
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