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'Nobody wants to see this,' Trump said, following the order from Joe Biden to lower the flags.
- Associated Press
Teen pleads guilty in fatal stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England
A British teen pleaded guilty Monday to murdering three girls and attempting to kill 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England last summer. Axel Rudakubana, 18, entered the surprise plea at the start of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court. The July 29 stabbings led to a week of widespread rioting across parts of England and Northern Ireland after the suspect was falsely identified as an asylum-seeker who had recently arrived in Britain by boat.
- Associated Press
Australia's cricketers retain Women's Ashes after fourth straight win in the series against England
It has taken just nine days for Australia's cricketers to retain the Women’s Ashes. The Australians won a fourth straight game in the multi-format series with a 57-run victory in the first of the three T20s between the rivals. It means Australia just has to win or draw either of the two remaining T20s or the series-closing test match to clinch the series outright.
- PA Media: Entertainment
Jamie Theakston says return to Heart Breakfast feels ‘very special’
In September the radio presenter said he had been diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer.
- Sky News
Australian broadcaster apologises to Novak Djokovic after 'has-been' comments
An Australian broadcaster has apologised to Novak Djokovic and Serbian tennis fans after calling the 24-time Grand Slam champion "overrated" and a "has-been". Djokovic, 37, refused to give a customary post-match interview to Channel Nine anchor Jim Courier after beating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Australian Open on Sunday.
- The Canadian Press
Biden pardons Fauci and Milley in an effort to guard against potential 'revenge' by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration.
- The Canadian Press
The Chinese president's envoy meets with Vance and Musk on the eve of Trump's inauguration
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China's vice president held meetings with the U.S. vice president-elect and U.S. business leaders, including Elon Musk, in Washington on the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration, as the two major powers tackle ongoing tensions over trade and technology.
- USA TODAY
Inauguration live updates: Donald Trump to take oath of office, return for second term
The president-elect returned to Washington over the weekend, holding a rally for supporters. Follow along for the latest Monday.
- BBC
Why is TikTok back after being banned for one day?
What happens to TikTok in the US now that Donald Trump becomes president?
- GuruFocus.com
Intel Stock Soars Amid Buyout Rumors Involving Musk and Qualcomm
Intel Faces Crisis: Buyout Talks Heat Up Amid Financial Struggles
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: Bitcoin Hits High On Inauguration Day; $TRUMP Meme Coin, TikTok In Focus
The stock market rallied into Donald Trump's inauguration as president. New $TRUMP meme coin surged while TikTok says it will restore service.
- Reuters
BPCE, Generali boards poised to support asset management tie-up, sources say
MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) -The boards of directors at Italian insurer Generali and French banking group BPCE are likely to give green lights on Monday to a tie-up of their asset management businesses, three sources close to the matter said. Following board approval, a preliminary deal to combine BPCE's Natixis Investment Managers and the bulk of Generali's assets under management could be announced as soon as Tuesday, the sources added, declining to be named because the talks are private. Under the proposed deal, the new entity would be owned equally and have a balanced governance structure despite Natixis initially contributing a larger sum in assets, the sources said.
- Associated Press
Top Asian News 12:17 p.m. GMT
Han Zheng, who serves as an envoy for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the inauguration, “discussed a range of topics including fentanyl, balancing trade and regional stability” with J.D. Vance, according to the Trump transition team. Han stressed the “extensive common interests and enormous space of cooperation” the United States and China share in economic and trade relations despite “some disagreements and frictions,” according to a readout of his meeting with Vance issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday.
- Variety
Paul Schrader Says He Asked ChatGPT for Film Ideas and They Were All ‘Original’ and ‘Fleshed Out’: ‘Why Should Writers Sit Around for Months’ When ‘AI Can Provide One in Seconds?’
Paul Schrader is sounding off in support of using ChatGPT to come up with ideas for films. In a recent Facebook post, the “Taxi Driver” writer and “First Reformed” director said he asked the AI platform to generate plots for movies by famous filmmakers, including himself, and was impressed by the results. “I’M STUNNED,” Schrader …
- Sky News
Donald Trump preparing to head to prayer service before historic inauguration
Donald Trump is preparing to travel to St John's Episcopal Church in Washington DC for a prayer service ahead of his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. The 78-year-old is expected to depart for the historic church, located across from the White House, at around 8.15am local time (1.15pm UK time) ahead of a day of pomp and tradition as the world watches on. The service, a tradition for president-elects on inauguration day, is expected to start at 8.30am local time (1.30pm UK time) and last around 30 minutes.
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Reaction in Tel Aviv's 'Hostages Square' on second day of ceasefire
Tel Aviv residents woke up with mixed feelings on Monday after a ceasefire that went into effect Sunday morning stirred modest hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war. (AP video shot by Ami Bentov)
- The Telegraph
The ‘sadistic’ makeup master who made The Wolf Man and Frankenstein – and died in obscurity
Lon Chaney Jr did not enjoy transforming into the Wolf Man. The actor – who played the cursed monster in the 1941 original – endured hours upon hours at the mercy of Jack Pierce, Universal Pictures’ makeup maestro. Pierce was a stickler for meticulous, hand-crafted designs, glueing yak hair to Chaney’s face and then singeing it with a curling iron.
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Ordine believes Milan lack consistency and leadership: “The problem is no longer the doctor”
Journalist Franco Ordine has stressed his frustration regarding the lack of consistency that AC Milan are showing, suggesting that the issues go beyond the coach.Saturday night’s defeat against Juve...
- Sky News
Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty to murdering three girls at dance class
The teenager accused of killing three girls in a knife attack at a dance class in Southport in July last year has pleaded guilty to their murders. Axel Rudakubana, 18, from Lancashire, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on what was due to be the first day of his trial on Monday. Eight other children, aged between seven and 13, were injured in the mass stabbing at The Hart Space, along with yoga instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes.