BBC News (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:14:53 GMT)

• Father stopped Southport killer from going to former school a week before attack
  
  The 18-year-old was known for having a fascination with violence and despotic figures including Hitler.
• The executive orders the president signed on day one
  
  The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.
• Far-right group exposed in undercover BBC investigation
  
  Undercover reporter infiltrated far-right group and exposed group's extreme views in secret filming.
• Her aunt's regime 'disappeared' people - so why did Starmer make her a minister?
  
  Labour has long known about MP Siddiq's links to an autocrat in Bangladesh, so why was she appointed a minister?
• Melania's hat, shorts in winter and other eye-catching looks
  
  Inauguration fashion can communicate strength, elegance, or a broader political message.
• Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally draws scrutiny
  
  He made the gesture while thanking supporters for contributing to Trump's victory.
• Best of 'frenemies': US president's relationship with Europe this time may be very different
  
  How prepared are France, Germany and the rest of the continent for his return to power?
• Border emergency declared and asylum app scrapped in immigration crackdown
  
  Trump launches a major immigration crackdown - though some of his plans could face stiff opposition.
• Trump signs order saying gender cannot be changed
  
  The president has vowed to use his post to fight elements of what conservatives have decried as "woke" culture.
• Watch: From the ceremony to the ball - inauguration day in 2 minutes
  
  The oath of office and a Melania air kiss - watch the highlights from Donald Trump's day.
• 'Hell on earth': China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand
  
  Forty eight men detained since they fled China years ago risk being deported, rights groups say.
• 'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction
  
  Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.
• Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food
  
  Next to a geothermal plant in Iceland a start-up is growing microalgae for food.
• Prince Harry versus newspapers: This is the one that matters
  
  Prince Harry’s legal battle against British tabloids for allegedly unlawfully intruding into his life reaches its most important moment on Tuesday.
• The World War Two soldier buried without his brain
  
  The family of Donnie MacRae, who died aged 33 in a prisoner-of-war camp hospital, want his remains reunited with his body.
• Anthony Zurcher: With the promise of a 'golden age', a second Trump era begins
  
  Trump's inaugural speech was a mix of promises – and contradictions – that underlined some of the challenges he faces upon his return.
• President vows to leave Paris climate agreement and 'drill, baby, drill'
  
  The White House announces a "national energy emergency" to reverse US climate regulations and boost oil and gas.
• Donald Trump orders US to leave World Health Organization
  
  Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.
• The president has vowed to end birthright citizenship. Can he do it?
  
  Revoking birthright citizenship would require the support of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of US states.
• Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021
  
  Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.
• Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans
  
  Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.
• Actress Pauline Quirke reveals dementia diagnosis
  
  The Birds of a Feather star retires from acting and reveals she was diagnosed with dementia in 2021.
• Ten dead in ski resort fire at Turkish hotel
  
  At least two of the victims died after jumping from the hotel's windows, reports said.
• Wind warning issued as stormy weather threatens to hit UK
  
  An Arctic blast in the US and Canada will supercharge the jet stream, bringing a deep area of low pressure towards the UK.
• Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'
  
  A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.
• Search for Gruffalo after statues stolen from park
  
  The figure was among nine wooden statues stolen from a park in Greater Manchester.
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• President Trump is back
  
  Newscast, Americast, Ukrainecast and The Global Story join forces to dissect Trump’s speech.
• How Trump has already changed America (again)
  
  The 45th and now 47th president of the United States is wasting no time putting his plans into action.
• Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
  
  After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
• Back from the 'bomb squad' - the strange case of Chelsea's unbreakable man
  
  Chelsea have looked to sell Trevoh Chalobah three times but now he has been recalled - what is in store next for the 25-year-old?
• 'Dream come true' - Badosa stuns Gauff to reach first major semi-final
  
  Paula Badosa stuns Coco Gauff at the Australian Open to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final - just one year after fearing she would have to retire.
• Wood returns for England's first T20 against India
  
  Fast bowler Mark Wood will play for the first time since August in England's first T20 against India in Kolkata on Wednesday.
• Haas appoint Muller as F1's first female race engineer
  
  Haas restructure their race operations team with a series of changes that include appointing Laura Muller as the first female race engineer in Formula 1.