Ulbricht, sentenced to life in prison in 2015, given ‘full and unconditional’ pardon by president Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had granted a “full and unconditional” pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the illegal online drug marketplace the Silk Road. Ulbricht has been incarcerated since 2013 and […]
New fraud, error and debt bill will also allow money to be recovered direct from bank accounts of people fraudulently claiming benefits People could be banned from driving if they repeatedly fail to repay money they owe under a new government crackdown on welfare fraud. The Department for Work and […]
Keir Starmer says social media platforms must also act to remove extreme content that is inspiring violence Terrorism laws will be overhauled and technology companies be pressured to remove a “tidal wave” of online violent content that is inspiring acts of murder, ministers have said amid growing anger over the […]
In his inaugural speech Trump claimed the Panama Canal was a ‘foolish gift’ that should never have been made and vowed to take it back Newly sworn in US president, Donald Trump, has doubled down on his pre-inauguration pledge to “take back” the Panama Canal. During his inaugural address, Trump […]
While the first lady seemed less than keen to pick up the traditional fashion baton, Ivanka was happy to step in Donald Trump inauguration – live updates In the Capitol rotunda, the incoming first lady was nowhere to be seen. Technically, Melania Trump was in attendance, but she chose to […]
Tech billionaire wades into controversy after shooting right arm on upwards diagonal during celebrations of Trump Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Elon Musk waded into controversy on Monday when he gave back-to-back fascist-style salutes during celebrations of the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. “I just want to say thank […]
President makes good on campaign promise and issues pardons and commutations over deadly 2021 insurrection Donald Trump inauguration – live updates What executive orders did Trump sign on day one? Donald Trump on Monday issued “full, complete and unconditional” presidential pardons for about 1,500 people who were involved in the […]
President pardons 1,500 rioters, launches immigration crackdown, pauses TikTok ban and orders US withdrawal from WHO among other actions What executive orders did Trump sign on day one? ‘Tale of two cities’: Martin Luther King Jr honored as Trump is sworn in nearby Trump embraces role of demagogue on divine […]
President-elect tells thousands of supporters at rally: ‘You’re gonna have a lot of fun watching television’ An exultant Donald Trump has promised to act with “historic speed and strength” when he returns to the White House on Monday, teeing up a barrage of executive orders targeting illegal immigration, transgender rights […]
The deal has made it possible to hope that the nightmares of the Israeli hostages and the people of Gaza can begin to end Israel-Gaza war – live updates From a ridge on the western edge of Sderot, the ruins of Gaza loom. Less than a kilometre separates the Israeli […]