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Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the year In the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, there was something people liked to pompously call the “cultural opposition”. This was made up of figures in popular culture … Read more

Joe Biden has announced a ceasefire deal between Hamas and the Israeli government. It is due to begin on 19 January – the day before the US president leaves office – and will include the release of hostages detained by Hamas and Israel. When a journalist asked Biden: ‘Who do you think deserves credit for … Read more

Turki Alalshikh is willing to spend billions to promote boxing. Bringing back what once made the sport so compelling would help On January 14, 2025, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh posted a message on social media that read, “MAKE BOXING GREAT AGAIN.” That’s a noble goal. And the Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority has signaled its … Read more

There are dozens of reasons why the former Dallas star returning to his old team could end in disaster. But he would be able to stand up to Jerry Jones It didn’t take long for Jerry Jones to turn the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach search into a circus. Perhaps that’s just how he likes it. … Read more

Trade secretary says UK’s ‘globally oriented’ economy means it is vulnerable – but it is better positioned than China and EU UK economy – live business updates The UK government is worried a “tariff war” between the US and other countries could lead to higher inflation and unemployment, the trade secretary has said. Jonathan Reynolds, … Read more

Joe Biden said his team negotiated the deal, but Donald Trump said it was agreed only because he is the incoming US president The question yelled at Joe Biden by a reporter was unapologetically blunt: “Who do you think deserves credit for this Mr. President: you or [Donald] Trump?” Biden had just finished announcing what … Read more

The president did not air grievances or dwell on the past, but sounded an alarm call about the future under Trump There was a sting in the tail. Joe Biden’s farewell address had not seemed like a must-watch for most politics-weary Americans. Those who did dutifully tune in might have been expecting the president to … Read more

President Biden is ending his tenure in the White House on a “sad” note after “lying to the nation” and taking credit for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas during his farewell address on Wednesday evening, a Trump transition official said.  “Joe Biden is going out sad. Lying to the nation trying to take … Read more

During his farewell address, the president expressed gratitude toward the US and paid homage to the idea of liberal democracy while issuing a warning against the consolidation of power in the hands of a few. He warned against ‘oligarchy’ and expressed grave concern about the state of the free press and the acceleration of the … Read more

President Joe Biden’s administration is considering ways to keep TikTok available in the U.S. if a ban that’s scheduled to go into effect on Sunday proceeds, according to three people familiar with the discussions.