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Morning everyone. Donald Trump says a “golden age of America” has begun with his inauguration as 47th president of the United States. In the first hours of his term, he has already declared a national emergency on the Mexican border and foreshadowed withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement. We have a full report from Washington, plus analysis, pictures and video.
At home, there’s some good news for Anthony Albanese in our latest Essential poll, and Alex de Minaur will face the world No 1 in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Hope and fear as Gaza ceasefire begins
Nour Haydar speaks to Mostafa Rachwani about how the deal has brought the refugee community in Australia some relief but why, after 15 months of war, many are fearful that the peace won’t last.
Hope and fear as Gaza ceasefire begins
There are some striking images from Washington today that tell the story very powerfully. From the parade of political allies to former presidents, and from the new courtiers such as Elon Musk to the poignant departure of the Bidens from the White House, enjoy our picture gallery.
Located somewhere in between the neon glamour of the US Open and the buttoned-up all-white tradition of Wimbledon, the Australian Open has always had a style of its own. From Andre Agassi’s colour coordination to Serena Williams bowing out with a long-sleeved, one-legged, hot pink, red and black colour-blocked jumpsuit, Lucianne Tonti assesses on-court fashion down the ages.
The Coalition is urging the government to crack down further on hate speech after recent antisemitic attacks, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. The Herald Sun claims it has the “inside story” on the crisis talks that resolved the Tony Jones/ Novak Djokovic row. The Adelaide Advertiser says the victim of Sunday’s drowning on Kangaroo Island was a renowned South Australian surgeon. Western Australia has been baking in a heatwave but temperatures stopped short of a record high, WAtoday reports.
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