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- Reuters
Markets wary as Trump returns to the White House
NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Financial markets swayed and wobbled at the beginning of Donald Trump's second U.S. presidency after he made a softer start on China than many had anticipated, but then signaled punitive tariffs on North American neighbours within hours. A wave of relief that swept across markets - as his speech and slew of executive orders imposed no new trade levies - was stopped in its tracks when Trump told reporters in the White House's Oval Office that he was thinking about 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada from Feb. 1. Hong Kong shares rose, battery stocks fell and the trading day was a neat reminder of both the rollercoaster that markets rode through Trump's first term and how, this time, investors feel more sanguine about the risks.
- Evening Standard
Defining inauguration day photos as Donald Trump becomes 47th US president
Extraordinary images show Donald Trump’s return to the White House as US president
- The Telegraph
Jobe Bellingham is ambitious, loud and has the X-factor – he is far more than Jude’s brother
Jobe Bellingham is Jobe Bellingham. He is not just Jude’s brother. He is not living in the shadow of anyone and he is, quietly, but surely, establishing himself as one of the best young English players in the country.
- Yahoo Sports
In the biggest game of his life, Ohio State's Will Howard rose to another level
Howard has had plenty of ups and downs throughout his college football career, but he'll finish it a champion after a historic title run that'll live forever in Buckeyes lore.
- The Independent
Fear grips remote Kashmir village after mystery illness kills 17 people from three families
The deaths, all occurring in the Budhal village, have left the local community paralysed with fear as experts raced to investigate the cause
- The Independent
Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz start time and how to watch Australian Open quarter-final
Djokovic and Alcaraz meet in the quarter-finals with grand slam history on the line once again
- The Canadian Press
Donald Trump signals 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports could be coming Feb. 1
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump suggested his administration could move ahead with with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on Canadian imports on Feb. 1.
- The Independent
Tanzania confirms outbreak of highly infectious Ebola-like virus
Neighbouring Rwanda reported 15 deaths and 66 cases in last year’s outbreak of Marburg
- Evening Standard
Blaze rips through Turkey ski resort hotel killing 10 as victims jump to their death
Two victims died after jumping out of the building in the resort of Kartalkaya
- The Canadian Press
After 15 months of war, Hamas still rules over what remains of Gaza
As a ceasefire brought calm to Gaza's ruined cities, Hamas was quick to emerge from hiding.
- The Independent
Israel-Gaza ceasefire latest: Trump revokes US sanctions as 12 hurt in West Bank attacks by Israeli settlers
Gaza receives 915 trucks carrying aid and goods on day two of ceasefire
- Reuters
Trump executive orders target climate, immigration policy, federal employees
"We hope they come out tonight, frankly," Trump said. Trump signed orders declaring illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border a national emergency, designating criminal cartels as terrorist organizations, and targeting automatic citizenship for U.S.-born children of immigrants in the country illegally. Trump's order dealing with U.S. refugee resettlement will suspend the program for at least four months and will order a review of security to see if travelers from certain nations should be subject to a travel ban, the official said.
- ABC News
Trump inauguration live updates: First pardoned Jan. 6 rioters released in D.C.
President Donald Trump returned from a campaign-style rally at a Washington, D.C., arena to the White House to sign more executive orders, including a sweeping one that pardoned those convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Earlier after taking the oath of office and events at the Capitol, Trump spoke to a roaring crowd at Capital One Arena, where he also signed several executive orders. After he is through signing the orders, Trump will attend inaugural balls tonight.
- The Guardian
Sydney childcare centre set alight and sprayed with antisemitic graffiti
NSW premier Chris Minns says police will track down people behind Maroubra attack and foreshadows new anti-hatred laws
- The Canadian Press
Taliban say 2 Americans held in Afghanistan were freed in a prisoner exchange
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, officials said Tuesday.
- PA Media: UK News
Thousands of British troops head to Romania for major Nato exercise
The operation, called Steadfast Dart, comes ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday.
- The Independent
Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Australian Open score and latest updates from blockbuster quarter-final
The Australian Open stages its biggest match so far as two of the sport’s biggest stars meet in the quarter-final
- The Canadian Press
Zverev complains when a feather delays play at the Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Alexander Zverev got bothered by a bird's feather at the Australian Open and was warned for cursing during his quarterfinal against Tommy Paul.
- Evening Standard
FTSE 100 Live 21 January: Unemployment rate rises to 4.4%, pound falls back
The UK’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in the three months to November, up from 4.3% previously and the highest level since May. Average earnings including bonuses increased 5.6% on an annual basis in the quarter to November, up from 5.2% but broadly in line with City forecasts. The pay excluding bonuses figure also came in at 5.6%, slightly above market expectations and the highest figure in six months.
- The Canadian Press
Alexander Zverev beats Tommy Paul to reach his third Australian Open semifinal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Alexander Zverev reached his third Australian Open semifinal with a 7-6 (1), 7-6 (0), 2-6, 6-1 win over 12th-seeded Tommy Paul of the United States on Tuesday.