Turkish president issues statement 3 days after former VP declared winner of US election; Russian, Chinese and Brazilian leaders all still yet to publicly acknowledge victory

PM touts his 'warm' relationship with Biden, says ensuring bipartisan backing for Israel a 'cornerstone' of his foreign policy, after Lapid accuses him of 'neglecting' Democrats

Top Republican senator says if Democrats are confident voter fraud didn't happen, they 'should have no reason to fear any extra scrutiny'

Groups say they won't acknowledge Joe Biden's victory until legal challenges are settled, reflecting a consolidation of right-wing backing for Trump’s refusal to concede

Barr gives federal prosecutors across US go-ahead to pursue 'substantial allegations' of voting irregularities if they exist, despite little evidence of fraud

US president has yet to concede race to Joe Biden, but is nonetheless reportedly planning a future run

Russian holdout allows delay in addressing fraught question of how to improve ties; leaders of China, Brazil, Mexico and Turkey also yet to wish the US president-elect well

Amid growing concern new US administration will seek reconciliation with Tehran, officials in Baghdad predict it could embolden hardliners

Biden enjoys small leads in Georgia and Arizona, while trailing Trump in North Carolina and Alaska

In remarks after meeting with newly formed coronavirus advisory board, president-elect says country must be aggressive about social distancing as infections surge