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…

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, destruction and devastation in Gaza have been widespread. So has death: 45,000 people have been killed in this conflict, including more than 300 aid workers and more than 1,000 medical professionals, according to tallies by the United Nations, (UN). It has also been especially deadly for the people documenting it. At least 160 journalists, translators, fixers, and others who help with news…

As the law banning TikTok in the United States (U.S.) came into force on Sunday, the app has suspended its operations throughout the country. President John Biden signed the bill into law in April 2024. According to global reports, the popular app has over 170 million monthly American users. The law bans new downloads from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play app store, and also makes it “unlawful” to…

The cease-fire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas came into force at 8:30 a.m. local time Sunday, Qatari officials announced Saturday. The Israeli military confirmed the start time and said its troops will “implement the operational procedures in the field in accordance with the set agreements.” “The IDF has been preparing to receive the hostages after their release from Hamas captivity and is operating to provide suitable physical and psychological support,…

A woman was arrested after doing a nude photoshoot on a popular seaside sculpture in Mexico. Olga Larrea was seen in video footage stepping on the base of the La Perla sculpture in the city of La Paz on Friday, Jan. 17, and quickly removing her dress as a photographer prepared to take snaps. The 30-year-old then hurled her dress at the photographer and climbed atop the monument. She posed…