Gary O’Donoghue looks at Trump’s “trifecta” of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.
Year: 2024
‘Welcome back’ – Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump
The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.
Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick
Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world’s most powerful military.
‘It flew right into her room’: Ukrainian girl killed by Russian drone as attacks surge
Russia is launching mass drone strikes on Ukraine. Maria, 14, was one of the latest victims.
French headteacher describes spiral of events that led to teacher’s beheading
Audrey F tells a court how a 13-year-old student’s lie to her parents led to Samuel Paty’s murder.
Selena Gomez ‘shines’ in new Oscar-tipped musical
The singer and actress stars in Emilia Pérez, a new Netflix musical which has been tipped for awards.
Russia sends military instructors to Equatorial Guinea – reports
Up to 200 Russians are estimated to have arrived in the country in the recent past.
Ambulance patients killed in Haiti attack, charity says
The charity says its ambulance was attacked and patients and crew ambushed by Haiti officers.
Israeli construction along buffer zone with Syria violates ceasefire, UN says
New trenches and berms are being constructed along the frontier in the occupied Golan Heights.
Málaga evacuates thousands as Spain issues more flood alerts
Spain’s Civil Protection Agency sent a mass alert to phones warning of an “extreme risk of rainfall”.