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January 21, 2025

Trump vows golden age for US built on oil and tariffs

Returning president tells inauguration crowds in Washington that he was saved by God to make America great again’

Trump vows golden age for US built on oil and tariffs

4 mins

Biden pardons members of his family and frees activist

In his last official act before leaving the White House, Joe Biden issued sweeping pre-emptive pardons to members of his family who have long been the target of attacks from Donald Trump and his allies, and commuted the sentence of a Native American activist who has spent a half-century in prison for the death of an FBI agent.

Biden pardons members of his family and frees activist

2 mins

Tech bros come together to take the knee for president

The world’s three richest men sat beside each other at the inauguration, putting differences aside for shared interests

Tech bros come together to take the knee for president

3 mins

Musk accused of giving a 'Nazi salute' at inauguration

Tesla CEO and first buddy” Elon Musk drew a ton of immediate outrage online and on cable news after he made an odd-looking” gesture during his speech at the Capitol One Arena yesterday to celebrate president Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Musk accused of giving a 'Nazi salute' at inauguration

2 mins

Mandelson could still be vetoed as US ambassador or have role radically curbed

Donald Trump is still threatening to reject Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US unless the British government accepts serious restrictions on his activities.

Mandelson could still be vetoed as US ambassador or have role radically curbed

2 mins

Can the special relationship survive the next four years?

Britain is likely to feel a huge impact from Donald Trump's second term in office - on the economy, defence spending and foreign policy issues such as Ukraine, the Middle East and China.

Can the special relationship survive the next four years?

3 mins

Rudakubana pleads guilty to murder of girls in Southport

A teenager has admitted to murdering three children in a \"meticulously planned\" mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club in Southport, which sparked widespread riots.

Rudakubana pleads guilty to murder of girls in Southport

4 mins

How violence-obsessed boy unleashed dance class hell

Axel Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to murdering three girls

How violence-obsessed boy unleashed dance class hell

3 mins

Rents for young at new high as landlords pass on costs

Younger tenants in Britain have seen their rents rise by a collective £3.5bn to hit a record high in the past year as landlords pass on their mortgage costs, a new survey suggests.

Rents for young at new high as landlords pass on costs

2 mins

'I've returned to my beloved life,' says freed UK hostage

British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, among first three released by Hamas, with 90 Palestinians also freed in ceasefire deal

'I've returned to my beloved life,' says freed UK hostage

4 mins

On the to-do list... deciding if Putin is an ally of the US

Trump is not a friend to Ukraine but it can be hoped he has the sense not to offer any advantage to the Russian leader

On the to-do list... deciding if Putin is an ally of the US

3 mins

Russia's battlefield losses at record high, savs Ukraine

The Ukrainian military chief has said that 150,000 of Vladimir Putin's troops were killed in 2024, as the countries prepare for a new era of conflict after Donald Trump re-enters the White House.

Russia's battlefield losses at record high, savs Ukraine

2 mins

Man gets life for rape and murder of Kolkata doctor

An Indian court yesterday sentenced a police volunteer to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor last year - a crime that sparked nationwide protests. Sanjay Roy, 33, plans to appeal the judgment in a higher court.

Man gets life for rape and murder of Kolkata doctor

3 mins

'I offered ex-wife £50m but I still had four years of grief'

Ecotricity founder Dale Vince tells Chris Blackhurst divorce settlement laws have to change after his former wife finished up with a smaller sum after disputing his initial financial offer

'I offered ex-wife £50m but I still had four years of grief'

6 mins

How can I make the most of BA's new routes to Italy?

British Airways launches two completely new Italian routes this summer from London.

How can I make the most of BA's new routes to Italy?

1 min

STARS IN THEIR EYES

Content creators say that zodiac signs and horoscopes offer Gen Z a sense of agency’ in a chaotic world. Maybe, writes Helen Coffey, but astrology has definitely gotten out of hand

STARS IN THEIR EYES

4 mins

Spread your arms wide and embrace the January blues

This time of year gets a bad rap, all in aid of selling sadness. But with a fresh start and the promise of 2025 opening up, writes Olivia Petter, it might just be the best month of all

Spread your arms wide and embrace the January blues

4 mins

The dance-punk debut that made New York cool again

Twenty years on from LCD Soundsystem’s genre-splicing debut LP, Mark Beaumont talks to the bands who were there to see it happen, through both the arguments and the ecstasy

The dance-punk debut that made New York cool again

8 mins

Ex-M&S chief says remote jobs are not 'proper work'

Lord Rose claims that the rise of WFH since the pandemic has set working practices and productivity back 20 years

Ex-M&S chief says remote jobs are not 'proper work'

2 mins

How the markets will react to the 47th US president

Trump’s spending plans are making corporate America tense

How the markets will react to the 47th US president

3 mins

Slot reaps rewards of squad built by many expert hands

After the 22-second goal came the 26-minute strike.

Slot reaps rewards of squad built by many expert hands

4 mins

Chalobah shines as Chelsea resume their winning way

It was like he had never left Chelsea. Trevoh Chalobah, a familiar face around this corner of London, was summoned on a chilly night at Stamford Bridge for a team craving three points. Enzo Maresca has been desperately searching for a performance, but most importantly a result, after five Premier League games without a win.

Chalobah shines as Chelsea resume their winning way

3 mins

The Rocky sequel everyone in the game is talking about

The talented Rocky Flintoff, 16, appears unfazed by dad Freddie’s rich England legacy

The Rocky sequel everyone in the game is talking about

4 mins

Aussies punish England to retain the Ashes at a canter

Beth Mooney starred as Australia routed England by 57 runs in the first T20 international to retain the Ashes with the minimum of fuss.

Aussies punish England to retain the Ashes at a canter

2 mins

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