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Elon Musk has responded to online backlash over a hand gesture he made at Donald Trump’s inauguration – which some have likened to a Nazi salute. The multibillionaire drew controversy after he placed his right hand on his chest and then put his whole arm up in the air in front of him, while speaking

Crypto may have just got one of its most powerful backers in the newly appointed president. On the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration, the price of Bitcoin hit an all-time high of more than $109,000, as investors waited to see how he would boost the industry – although they were left disappointed when he did

Donald Trump has signed an order to remove the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing its perceived mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and “unfair” payments as a driving force. The president singled out the WHO executive order as a “big one” as he signed it alongside 100+ others upon his return to the

Donald Trump has given TikTok 75 days to convince US officials it doesn’t threaten national security – most likely by finding a new, US owner for its American operation. He signed the executive order within hours of entering the White House and told reporters: “I tell you what. Every rich person has called me about

The US news networks described it as a “flurry” of executive orders. Avalanche might be a better word. The 100+ executive orders issued by President Donald Trump on day one will drastically reshape the political landscape. They span a diverse range of policy areas – from justice to immigration, from climate to health, from gender

Donald Trump has found a farewell letter from Joe Biden in the Oval Office but only after a journalist reminded him to look for it. While signing a series of executive orders, a reporter asked if Joe Biden had written to him, which prompted Mr Trump to check the desk drawers. He found the letter

Donald Trump has signed a raft of executive orders within hours of returning to the White House as he reversed some of his predecessors Joe Biden’s policies. The new president told supporters at an inauguration parade event at a sports arena in Washington DC that he would revoke “80 destructive and radical executive actions of

Elon Musk’s starring role in the new Donald Trump administration was confirmed as he appeared front and centre of his inauguration proceedings – and witnessed him pledge a mission to Mars. Musk sat behind members of the Trump family for Monday’s ceremony, grinning and pumping his fists as the president declared he would “pursue our

Former presidents and tech billionaires were out in force as Donald Trump took control of the White House for a second time. The 78-year-old was sworn in at the Capitol building in Washington – with members of his new administration rubbing shoulders with his five children Click or tap on the white dots below to

The ceremony was a tapestry of America. Patriotism, religion, history, tradition woven together. Iconic. The peaceful transfer of power in this great democracy.  But the inaugural speech was Trump through and through. It was the speech his supporters expected. It was the speech his critics expected too. A humbling reflection of the awe of the

Donald Trump’s government is set to recognise only two genders, male and female. The move will come as part of a swathe of executive orders the incoming president will sign on his first day back in the White House. It is one of two branded as “common sense” orders and will end all federal funding

Outgoing US President Joe Biden used his final hours in the White House to issue several pre-emptive pardons – including to members of his own family. In his final act in office, Mr Biden issued the blanket pardons to five members of his family due to what he called “unrelenting attacks” from Trump and his

Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and former UK prime minister Boris Johnson are among the high-profile guests in Washington DC for Donald Trump’s inauguration. The three men were sat in the same row inside St John’s Church as the incoming president attended a church service before his swearing in. Other famous faces getting a prime seat

Drones, snipers, razor wire fencing and 25,000 personnel are among the security measures being deployed for Donald Trump’s inauguration. Hundreds of thousands of people are descending on Washington DC for the swearing-in ceremony. The inauguration is designated as a “national special security event” which allows for extra funding and coordination between agencies, including the Secret

Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States today – marking an astonishing return to the White House for the businessman and former reality TV star. Today’s inauguration comes after a tumultuous four years out of office that saw assassination attempts and several serious legal cases against the 78-year-old. Mr Trump will

Even Mother Nature has read the script. The icy chill that’s driven this inauguration indoors is entirely in keeping with the element of extraordinary that is Donald Trump, his second presidency and everything it portends. It’s an occasion that belongs to all of us. American or not, there are consequences far beyond the Capitol, the

Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony is “likely” to be moved indoors due to cold weather forecast for Washington DC on Monday. A source familiar with the matter, who spoke to Sky News’ US partner, NBC News, on the condition of anonymity, said it was likely the ceremony would be moved indoors due to the frigid weather

If you think TikTok is messing with the heads of young people, consider what it’s been doing to America’s most powerful adults. Last March, Congress voted overwhelmingly to ban the app on American soil unless a US buyer was found. Despite claims or speculation that anyone from Elon Musk to MrBeast might be buyers, a

Apple has suspended AI-generated summaries of news notifications after some were criticised for being misleading and false. Many publishers flagged up errors in the way the feature had worded their original push notifications. The National Union of Journalists told Sky News earlier this week it wasn’t “fit for purpose” and should be taken down. Reporters

Dozens of planes have been forced to divert or fly holding patterns to avoid potential debris from the SpaceX rocket that blew up. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it briefly slowed and re-routed planes in the area where the pieces were falling back to earth. Tracking app FlightRadar24 said its most-watched flights last