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Von der Leyen won't attend Trump's inauguration, seeks 'early contact'

There are "no plans" for Ursula von der Leyen to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump, the European Commission has confirmed.

USA

Death toll rises to 10 as wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles

At least 10 are believed to be dead as multiple blazes scorch several cities in the Los Angeles County Area in one of the worst outbreaks of wildfires to strike southern California.

USA

Former US President Jimmy Carter honoured with state funeral

The late US President Jimmy Carter received a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. All living current and former presidents were in attendance, in addition to foreign dignitaries, to witness the final honouring of the 39th US president.

Mexico

Mexico's Sheinbaum mocks Trump over his 'Gulf of America' remark

US President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to call the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America' was dryly countered by Mexican leader Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Culture news

LA wildfires: Hollywood celebs evacuated - Oscar nominations postponed

Hollywood celebrities are among thousands to have been evacuated from their homes as fires blaze through areas of Los Angeles.

USA

At least five killed as six different fires burn across Los Angeles

At least five people killed as six fires burn across the Los Angeles County with officials expecting the death toll to rise.

Culture news

SAG Awards nominations: Snubs, surprises and 'Wicked' on top

Snubs, surprises and an unpredictable awards season continues... The SAG Awards are a historically accurate bellwether for the Oscars - which bodes well for 'Wicked'. Here's the lowdown.

Europe News

Wait and see: Brussels keeps mum over Trump's Greenland threats

Donald Trump's threat to use military force to annex Greenland has been met with a timid response by the European Commission.

World News

Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from prison

Sala has been detained in Iran since 19 December, three days after she arrived in the country on a journalist visa.

Culture news

Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations due to LA wildfires

The wildfires in Los Angeles have led to the cancellation of several entertainment events, including today's live SAG nominations.

Markets

Crude oil prices hit three-week high as concerns over supply grow

Crude oil prices rose to a three-week high amid mounting concerns over supply disruptions and increasing demands. However, technical analysts caution that oil markets may be over-bought.

USA

Late US President Jimmy Carter honoured in Capitol ceremony

Former US President Jimmy Carter’s body returns to Washington DC for three days of state funeral rites.

Europe News

Trump Jr visits Greenland amid father's interest in seizing the island

Donald Trump Jr arrives in Greenland for a "personal trip" after controversial and threatening remarks made by his President-elect father suggesting the US should own the North Atlantic territory.

Culture news

Melania Trump documentary directed by Brett Ratner announced

A new documentary on Amazon Prime from the future first lady suggests a changing, perhaps warmer, relationship between Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and the Trumps.

Markets

US Steel and Nippon file lawsuit after Biden blocks merger deal

The firms accuse the Biden administration of blocking the merger for "purely political reasons".

Lifestyle

Fancy buying the 'Breaking Bad' house?

The New Mexico property’s role in the long-running series featuring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul has boosted its market value and made the unassuming house a piece of pop culture history.

USA

US snowstorm leaves four dead, hundreds of thousands without power

Hundreds of thousands left without power as a deadly snowstorm grips several US states from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic, affecting some 60 million people.

Europe in Motion

How do America's poorest states compare to Europe's largest economies?

The poorest US state has a higher GDP per capita than Europe’s top economies, except for Germany. Is this set to continue being the case in 2025?

USA

Trump's plan to pardon 6 January rioters sparks backlash

More than 1,250 people pleaded guilty or have been convicted after trials in connection with the Capitol breach, with more than 650 receiving prison time ranging from a few days to 22 years.

Gaza

Biden administration plans $8 billion arms sale to Israel

The sale includes medium-range air-to-air missiles to help Israel defend against airborne threats, 155 mm projectile artillery shells for long-range targeting, Hellfire AGM-114 missiles, 500-pound bombs and other weaponry.