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The US attorney general has allowed prosecutors to investigate alleged irregularities in the presidential election, prompting a senior justice department official to quit. William Barr said inquiries could only be into "apparently-credible" claims. Such investigations are normally the remit of individual states, but Mr Barr said this was not a hard and fast rule. Donald Trump refuses to accept Joe Biden's projected victory, and has made unsubstantiated fraud claims. The president's campaign is seeking an emergency injunction in Pennsylvania to prevent Mr Biden's victory being certified in the state. The president-elect's projected win there on Saturday took him over the threshold of 270 electoral college votes needed to secure victory nationwide. Mr Trump's spokeswoman vowed the legal battle to contest Mr Biden's victory was only just beginning. "This election is not over," White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told a news conference. "Far from it." What is Mr Barr saying? The attorney general wrote that inquiries could be made by federal prosecutors "if there are clear and apparently-credible allegations of irregularities that, if true, could potentially impact the outcome of a federal election in an individual State". Mr Barr said prosecutors should only look into "substantial allegations" of irregularities, and that "specious, speculative, fanciful or far-fetched claims" should be ignored. He acknowledged that individual states had the primary responsibility for the conduct of elections but said the justice department had "an obligation to ensure that federal elections are conducted in such a way that the American people can have full confidence in their electoral process and their government". The department would normally only go beyond preliminary investigations after an election had been concluded and the results certified, but Mr Barr said this could result in situations where "misconduct cannot realistically be rectified". The justice department official who would have overseen such investigations, Richard Pilger, quit in response to Mr Barr's memo. "Having familiarised myself with the new policy and its ramifications... I must regretfully resign from my role," he wrote in an email to colleagues. Separately, the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit on Monday in a Pennsylvania federal court, seeking an emergency injunction to stop state officials from certifying Mr Biden's victory in the state. The state's Attorney General Josh Shapiro called the lawsuit "meritless". Prosecutors in Republican-controlled states meanwhile threw their weight behind the president's challenge to the election results. The 10 state attorneys general filed a so-called amicus brief at the US Supreme Court backing the Trump campaign's case in Pennsylvania. What are Biden and Trump up to? Since media projected on Saturday that Mr Biden had won the critical state of Pennsylvania, accumulating enough votes to claim the White House, the president-elect has forged ahead with his plans to take the reins of the power. Mr Trump took to Twitter again on Monday to dispute the outcome, making unsubstantiated claims of "unthinkable and illegal" activity in the vote. The General Services Administration, which manages federal agencies, has held off on allowing Biden aides to formally begin the transition, saying no "ascertainment" on an election winner had yet been made. CBS News, the BBC's US partner, says the Biden team is considering its legal options if the Trump administration continues to stall the handover. White House reporters have been saying that despite his objections, Mr Trump is expected to leave office begrudgingly in January and is already talking about running for the White House again in 2024. What is the Trump campaign alleging? At Monday's news conference, Ms McEnany and Republican National Committee (RNC) chairwoman Ronna McDaniel cited allegations of electoral corruption, while urging reporters to help investigate the unverified claims. Conservative channel Fox News cut away from the event, citing the lack of evidence. "Whoa, whoa, whoa," said presenter Neil Cavuto. "Unless she [Ms McEnany] has more details to back that up, I can't in good countenance continue to show you this." Ms McEnany told reporters: "We have only begun the process of obtaining an accurate, honest vote count." She said Republican poll watchers had not been granted adequate access to vote counts in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, both Republican and Democratic election monitors were kept from 13ft to 100ft (4m to 30m) away from tables where votes were being tallied in the city, and local election officials cited coronavirus prevention needs for the distancing. Ms McEnany also said election officials in that key state had allowed a disproportionate number of Democrats to correct, or "cure", inaccurately filled-out ballots. According to the Inquirer, some Pennsylvania counties allowed voters to amend such mistakes, while others did not. Ms McDaniel said they had collected 131 affidavits, or signed legal statements under oath, in Michigan as part of their investigation into alleged election irregularities. "If the shoe were on the other foot," she said, "if it were this close the other way, if President Trump was in the lead in all these states... the media would be screaming, 'This isn't over'." What about counts in the other states? Results in last Tuesday's presidential election from the states of Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina and Alaska are still outstanding. In Georgia, where the tally is continuing and Mr Biden leads, its secretary of state hit back on Monday at fellow Republicans who had criticised his handling of the election. Brad Raffensperger, whose office oversees Georgia's election, said: "Was there illegal voting? I am sure there was. And my office is investigating all of it. "Does it rise to the numbers or margin necessary to change the outcome to where President Trump is, given Georgia's electoral votes? That is unlikely." States must resolve recounts and court contests over the results by 8 December. The outcome will be finalised when members of the US Electoral College meet on 14 December. How are top Republicans reacting? Senior members of the president's party have largely refused to pressure Mr Trump to concede. Senate leader Mitch McConnell lashed Democrats on Monday over the matter. "Let's not have any lectures, no lectures," the Kentucky senator said on the floor of the upper chamber, "about how the president should immediately, cheerfully accept preliminary election results from the same characters who just spent four years refusing to accept the validity of the last election and who insinuated that this one would be illegitimate too if they lost again - only if they lost." He added: "The president has every right to look into allegations and to request recounts under the law and notably the Constitution gives no role in this process to wealthy media corporations." Presentational grey line

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There’s no reason why a premium car has to be a large one, nor any good reason why a small one shouldn’t feature fancy technology. The original A1 wrapped all the good qualities of larger Audis in a nifty package that immediately became a hit, and although its successor grew a little larger around the waist, it embodies the same principles. Engine choices are plentiful. At the top of the tree is a 197bhp 2.0-litre turbo petrol (badged 40 TFSI) that’s paired exclusively to a smooth six-speed automatic gearbox. But more sensible options include the 148bhp 1.5-litre (35 TFSI), 113bhp 1.0-litre (30 TFSI) and entry-level 94bhp 1.0-litre (25 TFSI) turbo petrols. However, it’s tech that really sets the A1 apart from other superminis, because even the base SE model (later known as Technik) has super-bright LED headlights and the sweeping indicators in the LED tail-lights you see on bigger Audis. There’s also a simplified, 10.25in digital cockpit, 15in alloys, a DAB radio, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking and 8.8in touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Sport models gain 16in wheels, rear parking sensors and front sports seats. S Line comes in four different flavours. The standard version has 17in rims, sports suspension and some sportier exterior styling; S Line Contrast edition and S Line Style edition are mostly styling packages; while S Line Competition is the only way to get the most powerful 40 TFSI engine and adaptive dampers. These should be able to take the sting out of lumps and bumps on a really rough road when you select Comfort mode. Vorsprung and Black Edition models top the range, upping the ante with 18in wheels and a wealth of additional equipment. As long as you stick with the standard suspension set-up (called Dynamic) and don’t go for larger alloys, the A1 is one of the smoothest-riding small cars available. S Line models have sports suspension as standard, and some might find this a little too firm when in combination with 18in wheels. Ride quality may vary, then, but all A1s have predictable steering that allows you to accurately place the car on the road and are refined and good to drive. Mind you, those with the manual gearbox have a rather long gearshift action that’s not as slick as that of the cheaper Ford Fiesta. Where the original A1 really fell short of the competition was for interior space, because while people up front were well catered for, rear accommodation was tight and the boot was small. But this current car is closely related to the latest Seat Ibiza and Volkswagen Polo, which are among the roomiest small hatchbacks around, so it’s no surprise to find that this A1 vastly improves on what went before.

The Ethiopian prime minister has vowed to continue a military offensive in the northern state of Tigray despite international calls for restraint. Abiy Ahmed's administration accused the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) of attacking the military. The TPLF, which governs the state, said it could not "ignore the danger". Tensions between the party, which was once the most powerful force in the country, and the federal government have been building for months It had previously accused the federal authorities of plotting to invade the region. Who urged Ethiopia to show restraint? On Wednesday, amid the drama of the US election, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement calling for an end to any fighting. "We are saddened by the tragic loss of life and urge immediate action to restore the peace and de-escalate tensions... The protection of civilian safety and security is essential," he said in a statement. What did the Ethiopian prime minister say? In a televised address Mr Abiy, who won the Nobel peace prize last year, said the military's operation was a success and said it would continue. He said the operation was launched in response to a deadly attack on a military camp. He did not say how many people were killed. What do we know about the fighting? Details are scant as the prime minister said information would be released once operations were over. He said on Tuesday night the he had ordered a military offensive, after an army base was taken over by forces loyal to the regional government and accused the TPLF of launching the attack. The attack resulted in "many martyrs, injuries and property damage", he said in a TV address. On Wednesday, the BBC spoke to eyewitnesses who confirmed that the Northern Command Headquarters in Tigray's regional capital, Mekelle, was under the control of the Tigray special forces. That does not appear to have changed. There were reports that the sound of gunfire could be heard early on Wednesday morning, but since then calm has returned to the city. The telephone lines, internet and electricity have all been cut and banks are closed, but people are on the streets, witnesses have told the BBC. There is also a high security presence of members of the regional force. But there are no reports of clashes at the border between Tigray state and its southern neighbour, Amhara state. What's this all about? The TPLF was the most powerful partner in Ethiopia's governing coalition until 2018, when Mr Abiy came to office following nationwide protests by ethnic Oromos. Since then, the party's power has waned. Mr Abiy created a new governing party, but the TPLF did not join. In September, the Tigrayan authorities went ahead with an election in defiance of a nationwide postponement that was put in place following the outbreak of coronavirus. The federal government had described that election for the Tigray parliament as "illegal". The Tigray region's president, Debrestion Gebremichael, told reporters on Monday that the government was going to attack - alleging it was punishment for organising the election. Mr Abiy then accused the TPLF of attacking a military base and sent in the Ethiopian military. The federal government has also declared a six-month state of emergency in the state of Tigray and airspace in the region has been closed.

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The hottest version of Volkswagen's Mk 8 Golf hatchback will arrive in the U.S. late next year. This is the new Golf R, the most powerful version of Volkswagen's latest Mk 8 Golf. It has a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four with 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The new Golf R will arrive in the U.S. near the end of 2021. The VW Golf R returns for the newest Mk 8 generation, and this hot hatch is looking hotter than ever. It also promises a bump in performance thanks to a more powerful engine, an upgraded all-wheel drive system, and a standard six-speed manual transmission. Like before, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four is the sole engine choice, but this engine now produces 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque—notable increases of 27 hp and 30 lb-ft compared with the Mk 7 car. The U.S. version will now make the same power as the Europe-market car, so you won't have to look across the pond with envy anymore. A six-speed manual transmission is standard—#SavetheManuals—but the optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic will likely be quicker. VW claims a top speed of 155 mph and a zero-to-60-mph time of 4.7 seconds for the DSG car. The new Golf R's all-wheel drive system is more sophisticated than before thanks to a new torque-vectoring rear differential. This enables a Drift mode function that changes the system's torque distribution and also partially deactivates the stability control for some tail-sliding action. The Golf R is lowered 0.8 inch compared with the standard Golf hatchback and comes standard with adaptive dampers. The front brakes are larger than before, with two-piston calipers. Looks-wise, the Golf R uses a familiar theme for the exterior and interior, with blue accents for the brake calipers, interior stitching, and other trim pieces. It'll be offered in only three colors: the eye-catching Lapiz Blue Metallic you see here, plus black and white. It also has 19-inch wheels wrapped in 235-series summer tires, a rear spoiler, a rear diffuser, larger air intakes, and a body kit that make it look somewhat more aggressive than the GTI. All U.S.-bound Golf Rs will be offered in a single fully loaded trim level, with a sunroof, leather seats, and lots of other standard features. When it arrives near the end of 2021, buyers will only choose exterior color and transmission. We expect the new Golf R to rise somewhat in price to account for its increased performance and feature content, which should mean a starting price somewhere in the mid-$40,000 range.

Living with children is not linked to a greater risk of severe coronavirus in adults, a study has found. It looked at data on nine million adults under 65 between February and August, comparing the risks to those living with and without children. Sharing a house with under-18s did not increase the risk of getting seriously ill or dying from Covid. A scientists who worked on the study said it showed "no net harm in kids coming back to the house from school". 'Learning live' The researchers, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the University of Oxford, found adults living with very young or primary-school-age children had no increased risk of Covid-19 infection or a related hospital admission. In fact, they were about 25% less likely to die of Covid-19 than people living without children, which the researchers think may be linked to healthier living habits previously identified in those who care for children. People living with secondary-school-age children had a very small (8%) increased risk of a Covid-19 infection, but no increased risk of hospitalisation.. They were 27% less likely to die from the disease, again perhaps because they tend to be healthier than adults of the same age without children. The study, which has not yet been published in a journal, looked at what happened between February and August and so straddled the period when schools were fully open as well as the time after 20 March when they were closed to all but a few children. It also spanned the summer holidays, though not the reopening of schools in September. Researchers also took into account other factors such as smoking, socioeconomic deprivation, ethnicity and chronic health problems. 'No net harm' Liam Smeeth, professor of clinical epidemiology at LSHTM who worked on the study, said: "We know that people who live with kids are generally more healthy and have a slightly lower risk of dying of anything. "And we see a very similar pattern for bad Covid outcomes such as hospitalisation and death. So there's no net harm in kids coming back to the house from school." He added: "Many would agree if we can keep schools open, that's really important for this generation of young people, and this study contributes one part of that equation: that there's no net harmful effect to living with children." Dr Ben Goldacre, director of the DataLab at the University of Oxford and who also worked on the study, said the team would continue to analyse data during the second lockdown, under which many areas of society were closed but schools remained open. "It's important we get data insights on these policy interventions as soon as we possibly can, because the story of Covid is that we are learning 'live' as it harms people around us," he said. Dr David McAllister, a public health lecturer at the University of Glasgow who has carried out similar research, said this showed that "sharing a household with school-aged children does not place the adults with whom they live at greater risk".

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Nineteen people have been killed by gunmen who stormed Kabul University before engaging security forces in an hours-long battle on Monday. A spokesman for the Afghan interior ministry said the attack was eventually stopped when three gunmen were killed. At least 22 people were wounded, the interior ministry said. The attack began around the time government officials were expected to arrive at the campus for the opening of an Iranian book fair. All of the dead were students, including 10 women, a Kabul police spokesman told the AFP news agency. The Taliban denied involvement and condemned the attack. The Islamic State group has targeted education centres in Afghanistan in recent years, including an attack outside a tuition centre in Kabul last month that left 24 people dead. The group also claimed responsibility for a 2018 attack in front of Kabul University in which dozens were killed. Video footage from the university campus on Monday showed students running away from the site with the sound of gunfire in the background. Some scaled walls in an effort to escape. One of the attackers detonated explosives, an Interior Ministry spokesman said. "They were shooting at every student they saw. They even shot at the students who were running away," witness Fathullah Moradi told Reuters news agency. Fraidoon Ahmadi, a 23-year-old student, was in class when the gunfire started: "We were very scared and we thought it could be the last day of our lives.... Boys and girls were shouting, praying and crying for help," he told AFP. He and other students waited two hours until they were rescued, he added. Violence in Afghanistan has worsened in recent months even as the Taliban conduct peace talks with the government in Doha, Qatar. A senior UN official told last week that al-Qaeda was still "heavily embedded" within the Taliban, despite assurances from Taliban officials to the US that it would sever ties with the terror group. Nowhere and no-one seems secure in Afghanistan's terrifying everyday violence. "Books, pens and students are no longer safe," lamented one Afghan journalist on Twitter in response to Monday's attack. The bloody assault on Kabul University came about a week after a devastating attack on an education centre in the city which killed more than 40 young students. That attack, in a predominantly Shia Muslim neighbourhood of Kabul, was claimed by the Islamic State group. The Taliban were quick to say the Kabul University raid wasn't their doing, pointing the finger instead at "evil elements" linked to the "Kabul administration". The Afghan government now regards these despicable attacks on civilians as the work of a seamless web of groups with guns determined to wreak havoc and wreck hope in Afghanistan. Afghans are reeling - from this violence and from the escalating war between security forces and Taliban fighters on front lines across the country. That, and the stalled peace talks, have left many wondering: how and when will it ever end?