White House endures a year of gold leaf and wrecking balls as Trump plays decorator in chief Don’t try telling Donald Trump that all that glitters is not gold. The Independent UK · Jan 20
Chinese embassy plan approved by Government The decision could trigger a fresh round of legal wrangling over the site in London. Evening Standard · Jan 20
What are the Chagos Islands – and why is the UK returning them to Mauritius? Donald Trump has called the plan to transfer sovereignty ‘stupid’ and linked it to his own push to acquire Greenland The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
Billie Eilish lambasts ICE violence as she collects environmental award Billie Eilish took aim at US President Donald Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as she was honoured with the MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award in Atlanta. BANG Premier · Jan 20
Trump has promised cheaper oil. Texas’ economy could pay a price. A possible flood of South American oil would hinder the state’s production of fuel, some experts say, making it hard to break even on costs. The Texas Tribune · Jan 20
France's refusal to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' sparks new wine tariff threat France on Monday said it "does not intend to answer favourably" to Donald Trump's invitation to join the "Board of Peace" set up to rebuild Gaza. In response, the US leader threatened 200 percent tariffs on French wine and champagne. Radio France Internationale · Jan 20
US speaker seeks to ‘calm the waters’ on UK trip amid Trump Greenland threats Mike Johnson said he agreed with Sir Keir Starmer’s approach of finding a resolution through dialogue. Evening Standard · Jan 20
Why Europe's $8 Trillion Sell America Option Is a Growing Risk for Trump's Trade Strategy Europe holds $8 trillion in US assets. As Trump revives tariff threats over Greenland, markets may become the real battleground. International Business Times UK · Jan 20
Donald Trump in sudden Nobel Peace Prize U-turn, insists he never cared about getting one after all, mountain of evidence says otherwise Are you sure Donald? Because you really seemed like you cared? A lot. We Got This Covered · Jan 20
Cameras hidden in gardens show the lives of hedgehogs after dark Cameras placed in volunteers’ gardens tracked the activities of the nocturnal animals The Independent UK · Jan 20
What is the UK’s Chagos Islands deal and why has Starmer delayed it? Sources have insisted the bill will return, although opponents have claimed it can’t move forward without US support The Independent UK · Jan 20
Trumps Letter to Norwegian Prime Minister 'Reads Like a 12-Year-Old's' and Gets Slammed Online: 'Where Was His Staff?' Donald Trump's letter to Norway's PM tying Greenland threats to his Nobel Peace Prize snub has been slammed online as childish, heightening diplomatic tensions with European allies. International Business Times UK · Jan 20
Islamic State group claims attack on a Kabul restaurant that killed 7, including a Chinese national The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility overnight for an explosoin at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital that killed at least seven people including a Chinese national The Independent UK · Jan 20
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump firing of Fed member The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday over President Donald Trump's power to remove a member of the Federal Reserve Board. Roll Call · Jan 20
Euronews · Jan 20 UNRWA says facing 'unprecedented attack' as Israel demolishes building at east Jerusalem HQ Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Trump claims Minneapolis church protesters are ‘trained professionals’ who should be ‘thrown out of the country’ The president suggested, without evidence, that they were “highly trained to scream, rant, and rave, like lunatics, in a certain manner”, and urged harsh legal action against Minnesota Democrats, including Governor Tim Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar.
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Trump Approval Rating Fumbles: Only White, Male Voters Most Likely Approved US President's Job Performance One year into his second term, Donald Trump's approval rating sinks to -16%. Analysis shows white males are his only strong supporters, while pensioners and educated voters disapprove.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 CNN’s MAGA pundit Scott Jennings says people shouldn’t ‘get our knickers in a twist’ over Epstein’s crimes Scott Jennings was blasted on the show by author Leigh McGowan who adopted a haughty accent to mock him
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Donald Trump Accepts Nobel Peace Prize Medal From Venezuelan Leader But Struggles With Name Donald Trump accepts a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado during a White House meeting but appears to struggle to recall her name while speaking to reporters.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 20 Trump 2.0: tariffs, trade and the state of the US economy one year in From tariff-funded refunds to tough talk with allies, trade has once again become a central theme of Donald Trump’s White House. One year into Trump's second mandate, economist Gerald Friedman walks RFI through the reality behind the rhetoric and looks to how the administration may ultimately be judged.
Axios · Jan 20 8 ways Trump's (second) first year changed America We asked Axios subject matter experts a simple question: What's the biggest change you've seen this year?
Axios · Jan 20 Study finds younger Trump voters pushing a harder cultural edge A new study shows where young Trump voters are headed
The Guardian - US · Jan 20 Trump made 10 key pledges a year ago – here’s what happened since then A review of Trump’s bold promises about immigration, the economy, the US’s standing in the world and much more
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Israeli crews begin bulldozing headquarters of UN agency for Palestinian refugees in east Jerusalem Israeli crews have started bulldozing the Jerusalem headquarters of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Manhunt after 120 Islamic State members escape from Syrian prison amid clashes Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces control more than a dozen prisons where some 9,000 IS members are held