The 47th US president poised to lead backlash against Hague-based court’s ruling on Israeli PM Donald Trump could sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) this week over its arrest warrant issued for Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Office insiders believe. Karim Khan KC, the British lawyer who is the ICC’s chief prosecutor, may be personally targeted in the action, given the fierce criticism of Mr Trump’s allies over his decision. The move could…

President Joe Biden will participate in a series of Inauguration Day traditions of US President-elect Donald Trump, marking his last day at the White House. Despite his frustrations over the political dynamics that led to his departure, Biden has chosen to uphold the ceremonial customs associated with the peaceful transfer of power.   White House officials confirmed that Biden will host Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for tea at the…

Pope Francis sent a heartfelt message to incoming U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, offering his cordial greetings and extending prayers for wisdom, strength, and protection as Trump assumes office. In his message, the Pope expressed his hope for a future where ‘there is no room for hatred, discrimination or exclusion’ under Trump’s leadership. “On the occasion of your inauguration as the forty-seventh President of the United States of America,…

President-elect Donald Trump is set to call for a “revolution of common sense” when he delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in for his second term, according to an excerpt of his prepared remarks. “I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success,” Trump will say, conveying a tone of hope and ambition for the future…

Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office on Monday as the 47th president of the United States, pledging to expand executive power and deport millions of immigrants as part of his agenda.   Taking the oath inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Trump has vowed to seek retribution against political opponents and redefine America’s global role. Due to harsh weather conditions, the swearing-in ceremony, traditionally held on…

After a black-out that lasted about 14 hours, TikTok has returned to the United States. The hugely popular video app was taken offline Saturday night in compliance with a law that effectively banned the service nationwide unless it splits off from ByteDance, its China-based owner. Last week, the Supreme Court upheld the law. Back from the dead? Not just yet On Saturday, Google and Apple removed the app from their…

Washington, D.C. – Hours before his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump addressed thousands of enthusiastic supporters at a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” in Washington, D.C., pledging a swift and decisive start to his second term. In a fiery speech, Trump previewed his agenda for the next four years, promising to act with “historic speed and strength” to address the nation’s challenges. The…

By Daniel Johnson ‘Cabrini’ film lead and Gomorrah star Cristiana Dell’Anna travelled to Geneva on Friday to highlight the age-old dangers confronting migrants – and the astonishing Italian missionary who travelled to New York City’s slums at the turn of the last century, determined to protect them. “Being from southern Italy, the migration issue is very close to my heart. Southern Italians have always emigrated throughout history, especially during the Second…

Hopes are rising that, with the support of the United Nations, the architects of the brutal former regime of Bashar al Assad in Syria will eventually be held accountable for their crimes. For years, UN human rights bodies have been documenting, monitoring and publishing reports on abuses, and bringing Syria’s dire human rights record to the world’s attention. The fall of Bashar al Assad in December 2024 was largely greeted…

One millionaire left Britain every 45 minutes in the year Labour came to power, figures suggest. The UK lost 10,800 millionaires to overseas countries last year, more than double the number in 2023, according to new data. The wealth exodus equates to 30 millionaires leaving a day – approximately one every three quarters of an hour. It comes as Labour plans to abolish centuries-old tax laws that allow foreign investors to…

After a delay, the ceasefire in Gaza began at 10:15 am on Sunday. Three women, Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher, were the first hostages released as part of the ceasefire agreement, and were handed over via a Red Cross convoy. The three Israeli women hostages held by Hamas have now been handed over to Israeli authorities and are back inside Israel. After a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas…

The death toll from attacks by a rebel group in Colombia’s Catatumbo region has risen to 60, the country’s human rights office has said. Rival factions have been vying for control of the cocaine trade in the region – which sits near the border with Venezuela – for years. The Ombudsman’s Office said the latest violence involved the National Liberation Army (ELN) – the largest armed group still active in…