The Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world, including a presidential inauguration and Black Friday madness Continue reading… Via: Friday's top photos: alpacas on guard and a laser festival
Irish border issue remains key stumbling block in Brexit negotiations as Theresa May faces pressure to guarantee no 'hard border' Via: Brexit: Downing Street back away from saying Northern Ireland's customs union membership was up for negotiation
Retailer asks shareholders to back payment after review by law firm says he was denied bonus due to concerns about PRSports Direct is seeking shareholder approval for an £11m payout to the brother of Mike Ashley, the company’s founder and majority shareholder, after an internal review into a controversial business Read more
Martin Schulz, leader of centre-left SPD, under pressure from own party to rethink to stop Germany from sinking into paralysisGermany’s Social Democrats have said they are ready to hold talks that may help Chancellor Angela Merkel resolve a deep political crisis without calling new elections.“The SPD is of the firm Read more
Family pay tribute to 'a little girl who brought more colour to her world' Via: Katie Rough: Teenage girl jailed for life for killing seven-year-old girl in York park
Prosecutor says horrific crimes show 'escalating pattern of violence towards women coupled with sexual depravity' Via: Sally Anne Bowman's murderer Mark Dixie given two additional life sentences for two other sex attacks
India's High Commissioner says they may to make sure any deal is 'mutually beneficial' Via: Brexit: Britain should accept more immigrants if it wants a free trade deal, senior Indian diplomat warns
The Black Friday mayhem began at 5pm on Thanksgiving Day as thousands of bargain hunters rushed inside stores across the US in search of amazing sales and door buster deals. Via: Black Friday mayhem begins as stores open doors early
Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock (pictured), 64, who killed dozens of people at a concert last month fired more than 1,100 rounds and had 4,000 more rounds left. Via: Vegas gunman fired 1,100 rounds when he killed 58 people
Fans and politicians are outraged after the New South Wales government approved a staggering $2.5 billion demolition and rebuild plan for two major Sydney stadiums. Via: Outrage government to demolish and rebuild Sydney stadiums