A host of less familiar faces mingled with former presidents, family members and US officials at Donald Trump’s inauguration. From tech billionaires to social media influencers, here’s your guide to…
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USA: What executive orders has Trump signed after taking office?
After a flurry of executive orders were issued following his inauguration, US President Donald Trump is expected to sign even more on his first full day in office Tuesday. After…
USA: What was in Trump’s speech?
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, beginning his second term in the White House after a decisive comeback in November’s election. In…
USA: Nigerian pastors invited to attend Trump inauguration
Two high-profile Nigerian clerics took part in events surrounding the inauguration of US President Donald Trump on Monday. The visits of Pastors William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey served to underscore…
USA: Trump takes steps to leave Paris climate agreement and ‘drill, baby, drill’
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the Paris climate agreement. The first Trump administration made a similar move in 2017, but that step…
USA: America’s exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). “Oooh, that’s a big one,” the newly…
Australia: Antisemitic crimes may be funded overseas- police
Australia’s federal police have said they are investigating whether “overseas actors or individuals” are paying criminals to carry out antisemitic crimes in the country. There has been a spate of…
USA: Investors cautious as Trump signals new tariffs
Global stock markets swayed on Tuesday, as investors tried to digest what US President Donald Trump will do on tariffs. In his inaugural address Trump stopped short of announcing fresh…
Australia: Sabalenka survives scare to keep title defence alive
Aryna Sabalenka said she was “all over the place” as she survived a scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and continue her bid for a third…
Spain: ‘I couldn’t do any worse’ – Mbappe on his Real form
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe says a “mentality issue” prevented him from finding his best form earlier this season. The France captain, 26, joined Real on a free transfer last…