Watch: Donald Trump promises ‘golden age’ in first speech as 47th US President Donald Trump, who rode back into power on a wave of voter dissatisfaction with the status quo, promised a new “golden age” for America in his inaugural address. The speech was a mix of promises – and contradictions – that underlined some […]
What Trump has done since taking power
Christal Hayes & Phil McCausland BBC News BBC On the second day of his new US presidency, Donald Trump cracked down further on immigration – using an executive order that “suspends the physical entry of aliens engaged in an invasion of the United States through the southern border”. His press secretary confirmed that 1,500 additional […]
Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture
Tom Gerken Technology reporter Getty Images More than 100 Reddit communities have banned users from posting links to X in protest at owner Elon Musk’s controversial arm gesture at a rally celebrating Donald Trump’s return to office. The billionaire twice extended his arm out straight as he thanked the crowd for “making it happen.” Critics, […]
Convicted US Capitol rioter turns down Trump pardon
One of the people who served jail time for taking part in the US Capitol riot four years ago has refused a pardon from President Donald Trump, saying: “We were wrong that day.” Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in prison, told the BBC that there should be no pardons […]
Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
Christal Hayes BBC News, Los Angeles Watch: Hughes fire in California fills sky with plumes of smoke A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting tens of thousands to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history. The Hughes fire ignited about 45 miles north-west of the […]
Canada changes tone in bid to stave off Trump tariffs
Jessica Murphy & Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto Reuters Facing a looming tariff war with the US, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has threatened the stick – now, he’s hoping a carrot will work. In a change of tone from his previous warnings about economic hardships, the Canadian leader is promising to help Donald Trump achieve […]
Trump looks to remake America with sweeping second act
Sarah Smith North America editor, in Washington Getty Images Every new president begins a fresh chapter in American history. And when Donald Trump is inaugurated in a freezing Washington DC on Monday, he will be hoping to usher in a new era for this country. The ceremony in the rotunda of the US Capitol, moved […]
Blizzards bring snow to beaches and ice hockey to roads in US south
A rare winter storm is bringing snow and freezing rain to parts of the US deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana. Four people are thought to have died from cold exposure so far – two cases are being investigated as cold-related by Austin authorities in Texas, […]