Donald Trump will be sworn in as US president, ushering in another turbulent four-year term with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of the US on the world stage. "By the time the sun sets tomorrow, the invasion of our country will have come to a halt." These were the words of Trump to his supporters at a packed Washington arena, just one day before taking office. President Joe Biden urged despondent fellow Democrats not to give up hope as he returned to the warm embrace of South Carolina's Black churchgoing community to mark the final full day of his presidency.
Hamas released three Israeli hostages and Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on the first day of a ceasefire suspending a 15-month-old war that has devastated Gaza. James Mackenzie joins the Reuters World News podcast with insights on the hostage releases and the uphill battle to rebuild Gaza.
An Indian court handed down a life sentence to a police volunteer convicted of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital where she worked in the eastern city of Kolkata, rejecting demands for the death penalty saying it was not a rare crime.
A British teenager pleaded guilty to charges of murdering three young girls in a knife attack in northern England in July, a crime that horrified the nation and was followed by days of nationwide rioting.
A Ghanaian small-scale miners' association said soldiers killed nine unarmed people at an AngloGold Ashanti mine, while the army said seven illegal miners had been killed in a firefight.
Investors prepared to welcome Donald Trump's second inauguration, anticipating benefits from his pro-business agenda, while remaining wary of his protectionist trade policies, particularly his stance on tariffs.
The European Commission intends to propose a ban on the use of PFAS, or "forever chemicals", in consumer products, with exemptions for essential industrial uses, the EU's environment chief told Reuters.
Economic fears have escalated into grievances among 60% of people, with many believing hostile actions such as violence can be necessary to bring about change, according to a global poll by communications firm Edelman.
The frugal trend that began in China during the economic disruption of the pandemic and deepened amid the crisis in the property market is intensifying as Gen Z shuns government calls to spend, spend, spend and doubles down on saving.
Trump's newly-created cryptocurrency soared to nearly $12 billion in market value, drawing in billions in trading volume, while bitcoin hit a record high just hours ahead of the US President-elect's return to the White House.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. played an instrumental role in organizing mass litigation against drugmaker Merck over its Gardasil vaccine, a strategy that faces its first test in a Los Angeles court next week, according to two attorneys close to the case and court filings.
The USA is becoming Germany's biggest trading partner. Exports to China have plummeted, while European neighbors are catching up. However, Donald Trump could soon shake up the figures again. (HB)
China's economy has recently suffered from the crisis in the real estate market. In addition, foreign investment has collapsed dramatically. Although the official growth target was achieved in 2024, the economy will probably need help in the future. (GUAR)
Der künftige US-Präsident Donald Trump mischt mit „$Trump“ den Kryptomarkt auf. Der Wert des Coins steigt rasant. Doch wie nachhaltig die Kryptowährung ist, muss sich noch zeigen. (BBC)
• DAX: rose by 900 points last week – Friday third record day in a row (TAG)
• ECB director: Isabel Schnabel sees scope for further interest rate cuts (HB)
• Negative trend: number of building permits also fell in November (SPG)
• Ex-VW works council head: faces criminal proceedings (MM)
• Tupperware: is permanently discontinuing business in Germany (WIWO)
• France jitters: Investors continue to shun the market due to political uncertainties (BBG)
• Saudi IPOs: Are at the center of the IPO boom in the Middle East (BBG)
• Hedge funds in Asia: Have seen the best returns in 15 years (RT)
• Energy giant: BP to cut 4,700 jobs (FT)
• Goldman boss: Goldman Sachs to pay CEO Solomon $80 million retention bonus (FOR)
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