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Elon Musk’s estranged daughter responds to ‘Nazi salute’ accusations

“Let's call a spade a fucking spade”: Musk's transgender daughter reacts to father's 'Nazi salute' at Donald Trump’s inauguration rally.

Health news

Trump administration freezes health communications and posts

Experts say it's common to wait until new teams are in place but is a concern if it means "going back to a prior approach of silencing the agencies".

USA

Pete Hegseth's sister-in-law alleges he was abusive to his second wife

Trump’s pick for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in an affidavit sent to the US Senate.

World News

Pentagon deploys 1,500 active duty troops to southern border

The Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border.

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USA

New wildfire breaks out in LA triggering more evacuations

Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as a new fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

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.

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Snowball fights go viral as Texas and Gulf Coast face unusual blizzard

Videos posted on social media captured nuns having a snowball fight and Houston firefighters having a friendly battle as a rare storm swept across Texas and the Gulf Coast. The snow closed motorways, grounded flights and closed schools for more than a million pupils unaccustomed to winter weather.

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.

USA

Trump defends decision to grant full pardons to 6 January rioters

US President Donald Trump defended his decision to grant full pardons to perpetrators of the 6 January Capitol Hill riots in his first full day in office.

Europe News

Can EU trade strategy counter the Trump tariff challenges?

As the Commission struggles to find new outlets for its exports, the question of whether this will be enough in the face of the tariffs Donald Trump is threatening to impose remains open.

Economy

Trump holds off on tariffs but trade risks remain, experts warn

Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on Day One, offering markets brief relief, but trade risks persist. Experts warn that duties on Mexico, Canada, and Europe remain likely, with targeted measures expected.

Afghanistan

Taliban-US prisoner swap: Two Americans exchanged for Afghan national

The Taliban described the exchange as a step toward normalising ties with the US, but broader recognition of the regime in Kabul remains unlikely.

Earth News

What is the Paris Agreement? Trump has pulled US out of the deal

Most of the world's superpowers are members of the legally binding international treaty.

Lifestyle

Why is Melania Trump's inauguration hat going viral?

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States yesterday and many are focusing on the first lady's fashion statement - a hat which is the source of much speculation.

World News

Donald Trump begins presidency with sweeping executive orders

Donald Trump signs a slew of executive orders on the first day in office after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

USA

Euroviews. What Trump 2.0 means to world's largest collective marketplace: Africa

If Africa can find the confidence to take sentiment out of the equation and make a business pitch that makes sense, this could well be a very profitable and peaceful four years indeed, Ivor Ichikowitz writes.

Europe News

Which European Trump allies will be in Washington for inauguration?

European friends of Donald Trump have accepted invitations for a ringside seat at today's inauguration of the 47th President of the United States.

USA

Trump vows executive orders flurry on first day back in office

On the campaign trail, Trump pledged mass deportations of illegal immigrants in the United States and said at the rally that would be one focus of the blizzard of presidential paperwork.

Tech News

TikTok ban begins in the US a day before Donald Trump's inauguration

When users opened the TikTok app on Saturday, they encountered a pop-up message that said, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now".

USA

Trump arrives in Washington ahead of Monday's inauguration

Before the president-elect had arrived in the capital, groups of mostly female protesters began taking to the street to march for women’s rights which they believe are under threat from the incoming administration.