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Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly
Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?
Trump has full control of government - but he won't always get his way
Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.
Trump has full control of government - but he won't always get his way
Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.
Valencia floods: Spain clings to fragments of hope in time of disaster
Floods and torrential rain have not gone away and residents hail stories of heroism as the clean-up continues.
France mounts security operation for Israel match after Amsterdam violence
Thousands of police are deployed in Paris to ensure security at a France-Israel football international.
Who is Trump intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard, accused of repeating Russian talking points?
The former Democratic congresswoman has emerged as one of Trump's most loyal backers.
Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick
Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.
Trump's pick of Huckabee and Witkoff a clue to Middle East policy
The former Arkansas governor and the New York real estate investor are staunch supporters of Israel.
New Zealand MP disrupts parliament with haka protest
The Treaty Principles Bill seeks to redefine the principles that have been used in support of Māori.
Pop hit APT too distracting for S Korea's exam-stressed students
A yearly blanket of silence has once again enveloped South Korea, as half a million students sit for the most important test of their lives.
Runaway 'spy whale' fled Russian military training says marine scientist
Marine scientist uncovers the story behind Andruha's escape from Russian military training programme.
How will Trump's new 'border tsar' approach immigration?
Homan has described the US border as "the biggest national security vulnerability" the nation has seen since 9/11.
Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves - and a strong message
Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.
More than 100 ill after recent McDonald's E.coli outbreak
The source of the outbreak was likely slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers, health officials have said.
World’s largest coral found in the Pacific
The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.
Israeli construction along buffer zone with Syria violates ceasefire, UN says
New trenches and berms are being constructed along the frontier in the occupied Golan Heights.
What are recess appointments and how will Trump administration picks be vetted?
Many will go through a lengthy Senate vetting process before they serve in the Trump administration
What Trump could do on day one in the White House
Trump has said he will "make heads spin" as he moves full-speed ahead after his inauguration.
Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump's efficiency tsar?
The tech billionaire joins the incoming administration to "dismantle government bureaucracy" - but what's in it for both of them?
What White House picks tell us about Trump 2.0
The contours and priorities of his new presidency are starting to take shape as he fills key positions.
Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago
Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.
Menopause, the other menstrual taboo for Indian women
In India, where conversation on menstruation is still taboo, menopause awareness is far behind.
‘Welcome back’ - Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump
The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.
'Major supplier' of people-smuggling boats arrested
The arrest in Amsterdam is a "significant piece of the jigsaw" in tackling Channel crossings, says Keir Starmer.
I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim
John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.
The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction
Infowars was auctioned as part of a defamation ruling after Jones falsely called the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax.
Zuckerberg records 'romantic' cover of explicit rap hit
The Facebook founder collaborates with T-Pain on a cove of Lil Jon's 2002 filthy floor-filler Get Low.
Staff 'banana-proof' areas for Swedish minister's phobia
Government officials reportedly ask for no bananas to be present ahead of official visits.
Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament
Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka and ripped up a copy of a contentious bill being voted on.
Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?
A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.
Police bodycam shows man being rescued from submerged car
The man told officers he "accidentally stepped on the gas too hard" driving the vehicle into a pool.
Watch: Málaga flood turns street into river
Video shows people in Calle Alcazabilla struggling to cross a road as flood water surges through it.
'Man of his word': Jan 6 rioters expect Trump will keep pardon promise
Several Capitol riot defendants have asked for hearings to be delayed in anticipation of pardons.
Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen
Marine Le Pen would be banned from standing for president again at the next election if convicted.
Paul tries to goad Tyson at baffling news conference
A news conference between a disinterested Mike Tyson and an agitated Jake Paul ended with a cordial face-off.
Man seen rescuing trapped children in Valencia floods
The man and four children, including his daughter, were trapped inside at a English language school.
Sri Lankan leader seeks big majority in snap election
President Dissanayake wants to push through reforms to help the nation recover from a debt crisis.
US official charged over leak of Israel plan to attack Iran
Asif Rahman was arrested in Cambodia and brought to federal court in Guam to face charges, according to court documents.
Charles Manson spoke of more killings in prison tapes
In newly released audio featured in a documentary, Manson appears to speak about previously unknown killings.
Sudan death toll far higher than previously reported - study
More than 61,000 people have died in Khartoum state, where the fighting began last year, researchers say.
Sudan death toll far higher than previously reported - study
More than 61,000 people have died in Khartoum state, where the fighting began last year, researchers say.
Activist takes own life in protest at Iranian regime
Kianoosh Sanjari was an outspoken critic of Iran's leaders and had demanded the release of political prisoners.
'Nowhere is safe': Concerns grow as Israel strikes new areas of Lebanon
Residents of the mixed area of Aramoun express alarm after a strike on Wednesday kills eight people.
HRW accuses Israel of war crime of forced displacement in Gaza
The rights group says the forced evacuation of 1.9m people amounts to a crime against humanity.
Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for UN ambassador?
Stefanik has been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient support for Israel's war against Hamas.
Inside the secret summit that tried to stop deadly rap wars
Before Tupac's murder, producer Quincy Jones brought stars together to try to end violence in hip-hop.
One dead after attack on Brazil's Supreme Court
The suspected attacker is believed to have been killed by his own explosives.
Families reunite with bodies of missing British soldiers 70 years on
The four men had been in unmarked graves after they were killed in the Korean War.