The German Chancellor has expressed cautious optimism over relations with the U.S., after the inauguration of President Trump. Olaf Scholz said Germany had already had positive talks with the new Trump administration.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Trump executive orders hit with lawsuits
A number of Donald Trump's new executive orders have been hit with
lawsuits challenging his authority.
The actions have the potential to slow down Trump's agenda by landing
his plans in court.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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lawsuits challenging his authority.
The actions have the potential to slow down Trump's agenda by landing
his plans in court.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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WHO wants Trump to reconsider his decision to withdraw from the organization
The United Nations has responded with disappointment at the decision
by U.S President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the World
Health Organisation.
Trump on Monday signed an executive order that'll see an end to the
U.S' involvement in the WHO within the next 12 months,
the UN is hoping this decision can be reversed.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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by U.S President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the World
Health Organisation.
Trump on Monday signed an executive order that'll see an end to the
U.S' involvement in the WHO within the next 12 months,
the UN is hoping this decision can be reversed.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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Under threat of U.S. tariffs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns of "global race to the bottom"
In a speech to the World Economic Forum, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she is ready to negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump over trade.
Trump has repeatedly threatened the European Union with tariffs unless the bloc buys more American oil and gas.
In her Davos speech, though, Von der Leyen also warned about a "global race to the bottom" if tariffs and other measures are deployed.
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Trump ramps up border plans, faces legal challenges
US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency as he
cracks down on illegal immigration.
He signed executive orders to end birthright citizenship - which gives
citizenship to anyone born in the US - and fast-tracked plans to send
the military to the border.
However, he's already facing legal challenges.
Toni Waterman has more from Eagle Pass, Texas on the border with Mexico.
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cracks down on illegal immigration.
He signed executive orders to end birthright citizenship - which gives
citizenship to anyone born in the US - and fast-tracked plans to send
the military to the border.
However, he's already facing legal challenges.
Toni Waterman has more from Eagle Pass, Texas on the border with Mexico.
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European politicians diverge on Trump defense spending plans
French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested that NATO's current
defense spending targets are too low.
It's a view shared by U.S. President Donald Trump who has consistently
warned European members of the military alliance to pay more.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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defense spending targets are too low.
It's a view shared by U.S. President Donald Trump who has consistently
warned European members of the military alliance to pay more.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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STARMER: TERRORISM HAS CHANGED
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says terrorism has changed, as he warns it's not just organised groups that are a threat.
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Keir Starmer's been setting out details of a public inquiry into the Southport attacks of last year in which three young girls were murdered at a Taylor Swift-themed event.
Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty on Monday to the murders, but it's emerged he was previously known to authorities.
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Keir Starmer's been setting out details of a public inquiry into the Southport attacks of last year in which three young girls were murdered at a Taylor Swift-themed event.
Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty on Monday to the murders, but it's emerged he was previously known to authorities.
Pakistan's Gwadar Airport officially commences its operations
Intro:
The airport, a key component of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, is funded by Beijing.
Both China and Pakistan view Gwadar, with its deep sea port and international airport as the corridor's connectivity hub.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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President Trump says at his inauguration that he hopes he can be a "peacemaker"
President Trump said at his inauguration that he hopes he can be a "peacemaker", as the war in Ukraine continues.
He says he hopes he can end the conflict in the coming months, though the new secretary of state Marco Rubio has warned Ukraine that it might have to make territorial concessions as part of a peace deal.
Ross Cullen reports.
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India analysts say Secretary of State Rubio could improve US-India ties
Intro:
Political analysts in India say President Donald Trump's Secretary of State appointee Marco Rubio could be good news for India.
The 53 year old is seen as a China and Pakistan critic and has supported closer defense and technology cooperation with New Delhi.
Ishan Garg has more.
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Political analysts in India say President Donald Trump's Secretary of State appointee Marco Rubio could be good news for India.
The 53 year old is seen as a China and Pakistan critic and has supported closer defense and technology cooperation with New Delhi.
Ishan Garg has more.
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South Korea's Yoon to attend Constitutional Court hearing for first time
The defence team for South Korea's impeached and arrested president Yoon Suk Yeol says that he will attend the Constitutional Court hearing on Tuesday for the first time.
Yoon was arrested last week over his attempt to impose martial law in the country in December.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Chinese state media plays down inauguration, Trump Holds Off on Immediate China Tariffs
INTRO: President Donald Trump held off unveiling China-specific tariffs on his first day in office, and said he would be having "meetings and calls" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Initial reaction to US President Donald Trump's inauguration speech was fairly muted in China. Laura Westbrook has more.
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Trump pardons 1500 participants in Jan 6th riots
US President Donald Trump has pardoned around 1,500 people accused of criminal activity in the riots on Capitol Hill on January 6th 2021.
They include figures convicted of seditious conspiracy and acts of violence as they attempted to halt the certification of Joe Biden's election victory.
The President also signed an executive order pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Change accords.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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President Donald Trump signs new executive orders
Donald Trump has signed a raft of executive orders within just hours of taking office.
At a rally at the Capital One stadium in Washington DC, the newly sworn-in US President physically added his signature to a stack of documents on stage.
There for us was our correspondent Benji Hyer.
Benji Hyer reports.
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Monday, January 20, 2025
Trump lays out immigration crackdown
Donald Trump is fast tracking one his biggest campaign promises: to crackdown on illegal immigration.
The newly inaugurated U.S. President says he will declare a National Emergency along the southern border, reinstate his Remain in Mexico Policy and invoke a war-time law that was last used to set up Japanese internment camps during World War II.
Toni Waterman has more from the US-Mexico border.
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Donald Trump takes oath inside US Capitol
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
He took his oath inside the US Capitol.
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Trump Supporters Watch Inauguration With Delight
Donald Trump's supporters reacted with delight as he was sworn in as President for the second time.
The freezing temperatures in Washington DC meant the inauguration and subsequent address took place inside the US Capitol.
Plans were hastily changed to accommodate would-be spectators in a stadium in the city.
Benji Hyer reports.
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President Trump Delivers Inaugural Address
Donald Trump's been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
In his inaugural address he promised a 'golden age' for America. The wide ranging speech went on to heavily criticize the outgoing Biden administration, promised to overhaul global trade policies and vowed to 'forge a society that is colorblind and merit based'.
The new President has said change will be swift and the issue of illegal immigration will be prioritized.
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Social media firms agree to toughen up on hate speech
Major social media companies including Youtube, X and Instagram have
agreed to toughen up on hate speech within the European Union.
This comes despite criticism from Silicon Valley that the EU is
limiting freedom of speech online.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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agreed to toughen up on hate speech within the European Union.
This comes despite criticism from Silicon Valley that the EU is
limiting freedom of speech online.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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US faces coldest Inauguration Day in 40 years
Parts of the US are facing their coldest weather so far this year on Monday, with arctic air expected through much of the week.
Several regions are under Cold Weather Alerts, as Americans battle icy weather on Martin Luther King Jr Day, a federal holiday.
Freezing temperatures also saw Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington DC move indoors - marking the first time it's being held inside since 1985.
Sally Patterson reports.
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