USA
Trump threatens sanctions on Russia if war in Ukraine is not ended
In a lengthy post on his social media platform Truth Social, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose " high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russia if President Vladimir Putin doesn't make a deal to end his war in Ukraine.
Economy
Europe must be prepared for shifting US trade policy, Lagarde warns
ECB President Christine Lagarde urged Europe to prepare for potential US trade policy shifts, warning of selective tariffs under Trump. Speaking in Davos, she stressed the need for economic reforms, defended the ECB's cautious rate cuts, and flagged energy prices as key to inflation.
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Culture news
Musk ex-partner Grimes ‘happy to denounce Nazi-ism' after his salute
Musk has been criticised for making two Nazi-like gestures at President Donald Trump's inauguration. His ex-partner, the singer Grimes, has distanced herself from him, while Musk has defended himself in a typically disgraceful way.
Culture news
‘We will NOT be silent’: Celebs react to Trump's 'two gender' policy
The President of the United States has ruled that America will recognise only two sexes: male and female. Many were quick to point out Donald Trump doesn’t know the difference between 'sex' and 'gender', and celebrities have expressed their support for those impacted by his new executive order.
Business
Trump unveils multi billion dollar plan to fund AI infrastructure
US President Donald Trump announced billions of dollars in AI investments, collaborating with major tech companies, which led to a surge in their share prices. However, energy prices continued to decline due to concerns about increasing US production.
