Musk accused of giving Nazi salute during Trump inauguration celebrations
Anti-Defamation League defends tech billionaire for making 'awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm'.
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Supporters throng US capital as Donald Trump sworn in for second term
Trump assumes office at an indoor inauguration ceremony, while supporters gather at the Capital One Arena to celebrate.
Trump’s new meme coin and crypto token soar on his first day in office
Trump's promise to usher in a 'golden age' for crypto is a sharp contrast from his predecessor.
No tariffs on day one, but Trump promises to ‘drill, baby, drill’
Long-debated tariff threats do not materialise on first day of his presidency, but that doesn't mean they've gone away.
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president, denouncing ‘American decline’
Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions.
Palestinians in Gaza look ahead with hope and fear amid uncertain ceasefire
Displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah share mixed emotions, losses, and their plans for the future after the truce.
Gaza doctors relieved but fear for the future after Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The WHO says only half of Gaza’s 36 hospitals remain partially operational after 15 months of Israeli attacks.
Will US president-elect Trump end the Ukraine war in 100 days?
Trump’s team aim to end the conflict by April, but the Republican leader's terms to Moscow are unclear.
Trump’s inauguration: Schedule of events and who will attend
A look at what will happen and who will be there for Donald Trump's historic return as US president.
UK teenager pleads guilty to killing three girls in Southport knife attack
The crime had horrified the nation and was followed by days of nationwide rioting against migrants in August.
India police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of junior doctor
Killing of the 31-year-old medic at state hospital in Kolkata city highlighted chronic issue of violence against women.
Aerial photos show scale of Israeli destruction in Gaza
Many are returning to their homes, but more than a year of Israeli bombardment has left most houses in ruins.
How does Trump’s age at inauguration compare with other presidents?
At 78 years and seven months, Donald Trump will become the oldest president in US history on inauguration day.
China executes two men for committing deadly ‘revenge on society crimes’
Fan Weiqu had rammed his car into a crowd, killing 35, while Xu Jiajin, 21, killed eight people in a stabbing attack.
Oxfam says billionaires’ wealth soared in 2024, with 4 ‘minted’ every week
Group's report comes as the world's political and financial elite prepare for an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.
Trump promises end of ‘four years of American decline’ at MAGA rally
Trump promises crackdown on US-Mexico border, more oil drilling, reining in workforce and removing diversity programmes.
How do Donald Trump’s executive orders compare to all other US presidents?
Recent presidents of the United States have issued fewer executive orders.
Palestinians hoping to return to Gaza’s Rafah find city in ruins
As an Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins, rubble is all that's left in large swaths of southern Gaza's Rafah.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,061
Here are the key developments on the 1,061st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Tears, hugs greet 90 Palestinian women, children freed from Israeli prisons
Jubilant crowds of relatives, friends and well wishers gathered to celebrate the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners.