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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Nimo Omer

Wednesday briefing: The people, policies, places and pop culture that could define 2025

A large curtain in the colours of the American flag, with Donald Trump standing behind it, casting a large shadow.
The re-elected Donald Trump will be inaugurated as US president on 20 January. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Good morning – and happy new year.

Whether you are reading this on the way home from a very late night or feeling refreshed after tucking yourself in at precisely 00:01, welcome to 2025. While technically it may be just another day, it’s hard to avoid the feeling of renewal that comes with the new year – even if it’s accompanied by dark, gloomy days and an emptier-than-you’d-like bank account.

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