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Us president-elect Donald Trump watches the Village People perform YMCA on stage at his victory rally at the Capital One Arena on Sunday. Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president on Monday. Photo: Getty Images / TNS

United States & Canada

Village People’s YMCA journeys from gay anthem to Trump theme tune

If Trump ‘does things to restrict LGBTQ rights, Village People will be the first to speak out’, band said after pre-inauguration rally show.

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Davos climate activists paint Amazon base green, disrupt helicopters

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New chapter for US-China rivalry, scientist honoured: SCMP daily highlights

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Big Tech

TikTok’s shutdown a ‘clever’ move ahead of Trump inauguration, analysts say

TikTok’s ‘theatrical conversion’ appeals to Trump, as the company seeks to improve its reputation and market valuation, according to analysts.

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A woman poses with her smartphone displaying the @realdonaldtrump TikTok page on January 19. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump

Biden has set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.

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Europe

UK teenager pleads guilty to killing 3, wounding 10 in Southport stabbing

July 29 stabbings led to week of rioting across parts of England and Northern Ireland after suspect was falsely identified as asylum seeker.

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Middle East

Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza holding after first hostage-prisoner swap

China said it ‘welcomes’ Gaza ceasefire as Israel and Hamas begin swapping hostages and prisoners.

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Palestinians walk past the rubble of houses and buildings in Jabilia in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

Tears and hugs for released Palestinian prisoners as Gaza ceasefire takes hold

Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in Gaza ceasefire deal.

20 Jan 2025 - 2:27PMvideocam

Middle East

Who are the 3 Israelis released on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire?

Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher were freed in a tense handover to the Red Cross on a Gaza City street on Sunday.

20 Jan 2025 - 2:26PMvideocam

Diplomacy

With Trump’s inauguration, US-China rivalry opens new and uncertain chapter

Whether and how the mercurial president-elect delivers on his various pledges on trade with Beijing and other issues will be anyone’s guess.

20 Jan 2025 - 4:13PMvideocam

A conductor attends a rehearsal in front of the US Capitol in Washington ahead of Donald Trump’s January 20 presidential inauguration. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Bannon says tech ‘oligarchs’ have ‘surrendered’ to Trump

Steve Bannon told ABC News that Donald Trump ‘broke’ the tech giants who’ve embraced him.

20 Jan 2025 - 1:20PMvideocam

A protester holds a sign with the faces of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at a rally in Washington to protest the policies of the incoming Trump administration. Photo: Gina M Randazzo/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Explainers

The pomp, circumstance and traditions of US presidential inaugurations

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, continuing a 236-year legacy.

20 Jan 2025 - 11:45AM

United States & Canada

‘We’ll hit back’: Freeland opens Canada campaign with message she can fight Trump

Former Trudeau ally Freeland has entered the race to be Canada’s prime minister.

20 Jan 2025 - 1:51PM

Europe

Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for more air defence after 1,000 attacks in a week

Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 660 glide bombs, around 550 drones and almost 60 missiles over the past week, president says.

20 Jan 2025 - 2:08PM

Priests and worshippers clear debris inside St Andrew’s Cathedral damaged by Russian missile strikes, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Trump promises ‘brand new day’ at pre-inauguration victory rally

Donald Trump plans the largest deportation effort in US history, pardon many involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

20 Jan 2025 - 11:33AM

US President-elect Donald Trump at his rally in Washington on Sunday. Photo: AP

Global Economy

US small businesses continue pleas for China tariff relief under Trump

In a new book, a US trade specialist says American firms still hope for the undoing of some China tariffs to help their business.

20 Jan 2025 - 1:00PM

United States & Canada

Biden urges Americans to ‘keep the faith’ on his final full day as president

Joe Biden reflects on his political journey in South Carolina, urging Americans to stay hopeful and engaged.

20 Jan 2025 - 11:40AMvideocam

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United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

14 Jan 2025 - 1:00PM

United States & Canada

Trump promises ‘brand new day’ at pre-inauguration victory rally

Donald Trump plans the largest deportation effort in US history, pardon many involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

20 Jan 2025 - 11:33AM

United States & Canada

Biden urges Americans to ‘keep the faith’ on his final full day as president

Joe Biden reflects on his political journey in South Carolina, urging Americans to stay hopeful and engaged.

20 Jan 2025 - 11:40AMvideocam

Explainers

The pomp, circumstance and traditions of US presidential inaugurations

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, continuing a 236-year legacy.

20 Jan 2025 - 11:45AM

Attendees at the inauguration ceremonies in Washington for Donald Trump’s first swearing in as US president on January 20, 2017. Photo: Reuters

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Open Questions series

Obama-era diplomat Daniel Russel on Trump 2.0’s potential effects on China

19 Jan 2025 - 2:22PMvideocam

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AMvideocam

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AMvideocam

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Obama-era diplomat Daniel Russel on Trump 2.0’s potential effects on China

19 Jan 2025 - 2:22PMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AMvideocam

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

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