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9.00pm GMT

The Nato secretary general expressed shock at the images coming out of Washington, as a pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol.

Shocking scenes in Washington, D.C. The outcome of this democratic election must be respected.

8.56pm GMT

A spokesman for Larry Hogan, the Republican governor of Maryland, said he was also sending National Guard troops and state troopers to Washington amid the violence at the Capitol.

2. Shortly after, the governor instructed General Gowen, the adjutant general of the Maryland National Guard, to call up a rapid response force to help support law enforcement and restore order.

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Source: theguardian