Trump announces $500bn ‘Stargate’ venture to build up AI infrastructure
US president says venture will be the largest AI infrastructure project in history 'by far'.
ADL faces backlash for defending Elon Musk’s raised-arm gesture
After previously feuding with Musk, pro-Israel group rushes to defend gesture, which critics compared with Nazi salute.
Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, creator of dark web marketplace Silk Road
Ulbricht was given two life sentences, plus 40 years for running a site that allegedly facilitated $183m in drug sales.
Trump rescinds guidance protecting ‘sensitive areas’ from immigration raids
For more than a decade, agencies like ICE and CBP avoided raids on places that provide vital services, like hospitals.
Trump administration removes four-star Coast Guard leader in firing spree
Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces, was among those removed by Trump on his first day.
Controversial Raphinha winner seals nine-goal thriller for Barca at Benfica
Benfica are denied a penalty in the build-up to an injury-time winner for Barcelona in the Champions League.
‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state
In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department's employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump.
Xi and Putin discuss relations with Trump, Ukraine and Taiwan
Leaders discussed their prospective contacts with new US administration during a wide-ranging video call, Kremlin says.
Trump’s UN ambassador pick says Israel has ‘biblical right’ to West Bank
At a hearing, Elise Stefanik pledged to continue the US's defence of Israel and advance Trump's 'America First' agenda.
How is the world viewing Donald Trump’s inaugural address?
The US president laid out a populist agenda in speech to the nation.
M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova
Authorities say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a trade hub for the eastern provincial capital of Goma.
Qatar PM hopes Palestinian Authority will return to Gaza when war ends
Sheikh Mohammed says Palestinians in Gaza - and not any other country - should dictate the way the enclave is governed.
Trump’s pick for UN ambassador dodges question on Palestinian rights
Elise Stefanik refused to say whether she believes Palestinians have a right to self-determination.
Far-right Oath Keepers, ex-Proud Boys leaders released after Trump pardons
Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio, who received some of longest sentences for the US Capitol attack, freed from prison.
Lawsuits target Trump’s orders to end birthright citizenship, fire workers
Donald Trump signs record 26 executive orders on second term's first day, including an effort to restrict citizenship.
Aid trucks arriving in Gaza but distribution will be a challenge
Aid has started to flow into Gaza following the ceasefire announcement, but the main challenge is getting it to people.