.Kamala Harris has called Donald J. Trump to concede the 2024 election, an aide confirms

Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his US election win, ahead of speech to her supporters Follow live ⬇️

My heart is full today—full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve.

“The light of America’s promise will always burn bright” Vice-President Kamala Harris says "my heart is full today… full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me” in her first speech since US election defeat Follow live bbc.in/4feTXCd

Will Kamala run again in 2028? Anthony Zurcher says that “once you get bitten by the presidential bug, it does not go away” Listen to the latest #Americast on BBC Sounds

Donald Trump wants a 'competent and loyal' new administration. @MegynKelly speaks to #R4Today fresh from interviewing Don Jr, the president-elect’s son, for her podcast. The former Fox News host tells justin webb why Florida Senator Marco Rubio could be in contention.

What will the presidency of Donald Trump mean for European security and Ukraine's conflict with Russia? #r4today hears from Sir Alex Younger who was the head of MI6 during Trump's last term as President.

Elon Musk "has been seen at Mar-a-Lago nearly every single day since Donald Trump won, dining with him on the patio at times" and "weighing in on staffing decisions, making clear his preference for certain roles," Kaitlan Collins reports

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has introduced a Private Member's Bill that proposes to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. She tells #R4Today Parliament 'has a duty' to make a decision on this issue.

#BreakingNews Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has announced he will resign after facing mounting pressure to quit over his handling of the John Smyth abuse case

"Should there be other resignations in the Church of England?" Emma Barnett asks the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, after the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation due to pressure over the findings of the Makin report into abuse. #R4Today

.President Biden meets with Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office.

Mel Giedroyc is a national treasure #ChildrenInNeed

A report into the health risks to children caused by smartphones is due to be presented at a Safer Phones Bill hearing today. Dr Rebecca Foljambe, founder of Health Professionals for Safer Screens, tells #R4Today 'excessive use' is 'profoundly impacting' speech development.

Is the Pelicot trial a watershed moment for France? Cynthia Illouz, founder of digital platform The Women's Voices, tells #R4Today men in France are talking about sexual assault 'for the first time' and they now realise there is 'a big urge to change'.

Ukraine uses UK-made Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia for the first time, BBC understands bbc.in/4fzl1fH

"I'm feeling devastated. There was no one quite like him in British politics." Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair says John Prescott reached parts of the Labour Party he couldn't reach. #R4Today

"He never lost his warmth and friendliness." Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown tells #R4Today that John Prescott was a 'gentleman', as the former deputy PM dies aged 86.

"We've got very chaotic systems in place, dangerous systems in place." Yvette Cooper, Home Secretary, says countries across Europe cannot continue to allow smuggling gangs to organise small boat crossings. #R4Today

Every year, #R4Today invites a series of guest editors to take the reins over Christmas. We are delighted to announce the line-up for 2024 ⬇️