Do Republicans want to risk creating a martyr figure in Trump, a divisive distraction on the sidelines? Or will they allow him to fizzle out quietly, nothing to rage against?

The president-elect has recruited a battle-tested team to tackle the herculean tasks of rebuilding the economy, containing the pandemic while addressing the urgent issues of climate change and racial injustice.

Anyone who celebrates the exit of Trump from the White House this week might consider the many rebirths of the greatest zombie in American history.

If all proceeds according to divine plan, the US will be ruled by monarchs drawn from the Moon family, originally from what is now North Korea.

Authorities in Rio are investigating what they have called an international corruption scheme aimed at buying votes.

Authorities in Rio are investigating what they have called an international corruption scheme aimed at buying votes.

Authorities in Rio are investigating what they have called an international corruption scheme aimed at buying votes.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian had asked Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson, 63, who was sentenced to life for drug offences.

Trump has become "obsessed" with pardons and is driven by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, who successfully lobbied for a woman to be released from prison.

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors

Less than a year ago, Mosul emerged from the nearly nine-month battle to retake it from Islamic State. Now, in many parts of the city, life is returning.

Less than a year ago, Mosul emerged from the nearly nine-month battle to retake it from Islamic State. Now, in many parts of the city, life is returning.

Less than a year ago, Mosul emerged from the nearly nine-month battle to retake it from Islamic State. Now, in many parts of the city, life is returning.