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Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma.

GOP senator: 'I will step in' if Biden doesn't start receiving intel briefings

Incoming presidents typically have access to intelligence during the transition, so they can be prepared to deal with any national security threats on day one.

  • by Deirdre Shesgreen and Matthew Brown

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Donald Trump’s administration is coming under fire for failing to share classified intelligence with president-elect Biden as part of a transition of power.
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US President refusing to share intel with Biden team

Donald Trump’s administration is coming under fire for failing to share classified intelligence with president-elect Biden as part of a transition of power.

Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Christopher Krebs testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Official behind US misinformation debunker site tells associates he expects to be fired: sources

Christopher Krebs drew the ire of the Trump White House over a website run by CISA dubbed "Rumor Control" which debunks misinformation about the election.

  • by Christopher Bing and Joseph Menn

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Asia

MSC's ship Anastasia is stranded with Australian coal in Bohai Bay. 

'Unacceptable': Australia intervenes on fate of stranded sailors

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has stepped in: "This isn't just a trade issue, it is an issue about respect and regard for the wellbeing of the individuals."

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
A health worker takes a nasal swab sample from a child at a COVID-19 testing centre in Hyderabad, India.

World's largest vaccine producer has made 40m AstraZeneca doses

Officials declined to comment on whether the doses of the vaccine were meant for supply only in India.

  • by Sachin Ravikumar

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An Islamic State flag.

Islamic State group claims attack at Saudi WWI ceremony

The terror group said in a posting on its propaganda network agency that it primarily targeted the French consul attending the event.

  • by Sarah El Deeb

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