The Papers: 'Chaos' fears in Gaza and 'Team Trump's revenge' on Starmer

Two young siblings reported missing in Ohio in October were located in Iceland this month by Icelandic police after their mother stopped taking her mental health medication and abandoned them, prompting a search involving multiple agencies. The children, ages 8 and 9, were found at a hotel in Reykjavik after traveling to London, the Island of Jersey, and a remote fishing village in Iceland. The mother is in a hospital in Iceland, while the children...

President Trump is optimistic about America's economic future, promising that the country will become rich again through increased drilling. The video failed to load, but Trump's message emphasizes the importance of energy production for economic growth. The president's "drill baby drill" approach reflects his belief in the potential of the energy industry to boost the nation's wealth. Full Article

A public inquiry into the Southport attacks, where three children were killed and several others injured, has been announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. The attacker, Axel Rudakubana, had been referred to the Prevent program multiple times before the incident, raising concerns about the failure to identify the danger he posed. Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to the murders and is expected to receive a life sentence at his upcoming sentencing. Full Article

President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, and members of Congress who investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, citing unjustified political targeting. The move came before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, with Biden emphasizing the rule of law and legal institution strength. Pardons also extended to staff on the House Jan. 6 select committee and police officers who testified, emphasizing they do not imply wrongdoing or guilt. Full Article

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck southern Taiwan, with the USGS recording the epicenter near Yujing. The Taiwan Central Weather Administration reported a magnitude of 6.4, with no immediate reports of deaths but some injuries and damage, including a collapsed house in Tainan city. Last April, a magnitude 7.4 quake hit Taiwan's eastern coast, resulting in 13 deaths and over 1,000 injuries, as the island sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire." Full Article

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as president of the United States, pledging to restore trust and sovereignty while vowing to reverse what he called a "horrible betrayal". In a frigid Washington, DC, Trump's swearing-in was moved indoors, with Vice President JD Vance also taking the oath, followed by a cadre of billionaires and tech titans in attendance, including Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, who is expected to...