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Trump claims start of American ‘golden age’ as he goes scorched earth in first speech as president
The 47th president denounced the government he now leads as having been captured by ‘a radical and corrupt establishment has extracted power and wealth from our citizens’
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Couple driving ‘fake fire engine’ arrested trying to enter Palisades fire evacuation zone
Dustin and Jennifer Nehl claimed to be from Oregon’s ‘Roaring River Fire Department’ – then officials realized it didn’t exist
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Even Trump-supporting crypto investors think his meme coin is ‘absolutely preposterous’
The newly-launched ‘Trump’ and ‘Melania’ coins raised several eyebrows as the Trumps prepare to take office
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Adam Scott reveals Tom Cruise inspired his performance in heart-pounding Severance scene
The opening sequence of ‘Severance’ season two took five months to shoot
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EV charging firm sounds alarm over weak car sales as shares tumble
The company’s shares tumbled on the London Stock Exchange after it said it was taken by surprise by low demand for its products
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What does a national emergency at the border actually mean?
Trump’s executive order will surge troops and ‘erect physical barriers’ on the southern border
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Christian families launch legal action against government’s private school VAT raid
Headteachers say VAT raid on private schools is ‘existential threat’ that is already pushing families away
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Biden leaves Trump letter as he hands over power to 47th president - but is mum on what it says
Ronald Reagan began tradition of leaving letter to his successor in 1989 as he handed over power to George H.W. Bush
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Conor McGregor posts photos with MAGA celebs at Trump events
UFC fighter mingles with American conservative influencers and European populists after jetting out to DC to witness swearing-in of 47th commander-in-chief
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Biden pardons family members and frees imprisoned activist Leonard Peltier in last official act
In his last official act before leaving the White House and ending a half-century of government service, President Joe Biden has issued sweeping preemptive pardons to members of his family who’ve long been the target of attacks from President-elect 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.
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Barack Obama attends Donald Trump's inauguration solo as Michelle Obama skips event
Barack Obama arrived without Michelle Obama at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, 20 January.
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Biden's surprising parting words to Trump as 47th president returns to White House
Joe Biden and Jill Biden greeted Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House with a "welcome home" ahead of the inauguration on Monday, 20 January.
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New case of severe mpox variant detected as UKHSA works ‘rapidly’ to limit spread
The clade 1b variant was detected in East Sussex after a person recently returned from Uganda
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The Lost Music of Auschwitz: How a British composer brought hidden Holocaust symphonies to life
Composer and conductor Leo Geyer sheds light on the horrors of the Holocaust through recovered manuscripts
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Joe Rogan, Wayne Gretzky and Logan Paul among famous faces at Trump inauguration
Some name included on the list may raise eyebrows given their tenuous-at-best connection to the President-elect
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A third of women don’t go to their cervical screenings - here’s how to make them more comfortable
The Eve Appeal’s research finds a major knowledge gap surrounding cervical screenings ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
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Melania’s huge hat keeps Trump’s kiss at bay as he walks out to be sworn in as president
Melania Trump wore a wide-brimmed hat by Eric Javits as part of her Adam Lippes outfit
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Carrie Underwood’s Trump inauguration performance hit by technical issues as singer forced to go a cappella
Singer performed a rendition of ‘America the Beautiful’ at the President’s swearing-in ceremony
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EV charging firm sounds alarm over weak car sales as shares tumble
The company’s shares tumbled on the London Stock Exchange after it said it was taken by surprise by low demand for its products
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What are the rare ‘UFO clouds’ seen across the UK?
The clouds, which are quite rare in the UK, were spotted in northern parts of the country earlier this week
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Palestinians begin search for those missing or buried under rubble in Gaza during ceasefire
Residents express shock at ’total destruction’ wrought by 15 months of war on coastal enclave
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Watch: Donald Trump takes oath of office as he is sworn in as 47th US president
Donald Trump has taken the oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States.
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King Charles congratulates Trump on presidency as ‘all options possible’ for UK state visit
Donald Trump has a strong affinity for the Royal Family and recently met the Prince of Wales while visiting France
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Watch awkward moment Donald Trump leans in for kiss with wife Melania Trump ahead of inauguration
Donald Trump and Melania Trump shared an awkward air kiss as the 47th president arrived for his inauguration ceremony at the United States Capitol on Monday, 20 January.
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Trump will try to end birthright citizenship with sweeping day 1 executive order
Trump has long pledged to end birthright citizenship, which has been in place for over a century
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Russia’s battlefield losses hit record high, says Ukraine – as it prepares for impact of Trump presidency
Russia is fighting a war of attrition in Ukraine, suffering heavy losses for incremental gains
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Mpox 2025 mapped: All the countries where cases of new strain have been confirmed - including UK
While the new strain of mpox has appeared in parts of Africa, other types have been continue to be recorded around the world
The Independent - Europe
Russia’s battlefield losses hit record high, says Ukraine – as it prepares for impact of Trump presidency
Russia is fighting a war of attrition in Ukraine, suffering heavy losses for incremental gains
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Taxi Driver writer Paul Schrader asked ChatGPT for film ideas — and he loved them
The director mused: ‘Why should writers sit around for months searching for a good idea when AI can provide one in seconds?’
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Hidden underground tunnel system built by Incas found beneath Cusco
Tunnels mentioned historical accounts in in the sixteenth century