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‘New international order’: US-Ukraine minerals deal explained
The deal includes a 'Reconstruction Investment Fund' for joint resource exploration.

‘Get our money back’: Trump’s demand amid Ukraine negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was 'not ready' to sign a deal.

Elon Musk’s DOGE says it has saved $96 billion. Not so fast
DOGE has pledged to significantly reduce the size of the US federal government.

Black Hawk crew may have missed crucial warnings before deadly crash
The crash involving an American Airlines jet above the Potomac River killed 67 people.

Airport workers arrested, accused of leaking video after Washington DC plane crash
CNN was able to obtain damning footage of the plane's fatal collision with a helicopter.

The final seconds – and grim aftermath – of plane crash that killed 67
In seconds, the wreckage of the aircraft plunged into the icy Potomac River.

Grim search for plane crash bodies as Trump doubles down
Government report suggests two people were handling four jobs at time of crash.

Watch: Traffic control radar shows moment of deadly plane crash; Trump blames ‘diversity’
No survivors after helicopter collides with aircraft carrying 64 in Washington DC.

‘Devastated’: Captain Sully on how every crash has tragic lessons
NY Times: Captain Sullenberger is famed for landing an Airbus A320 in the Hudson River.

‘Multiple bodies’ pulled from river after horror US plane crash
A plane carrying more than 60 people plunged into the Potomac River.

Tech billionaires take centre stage at Trump inauguration
Tech tycoons have spent time since the election ingratiating themselves with Trump.

'Embarrassing': Why Snoop Dogg's Trump performance left fans in disbelief
The 53-year-old rapper's unexpected move earned the ire of his fanbase.

Trump promises pardons, blasts enemies at Maga victory rally
Trump previews executive actions on immigration and repealing Biden policies.

A Trump oligarchy is moving to Washington and buying up prime addresses
New York Times: A second-term Trump bump has hit luxury Washington real estate.

Thousands rally against Trump in Washington DC ahead of inauguration
The protest comes two days before the billionaire reclaims the Oval Office.

Inauguration Day, Trump-style: What will happen?
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President on January 20.

Trump's big event moved indoors due to freezing weather
Washington is forecast to be well below freezing on the day of the inauguration.

The US ‘Presidents Club’ convenes to honour Jimmy Carter
Biden eulogises as former presidents gather for Jimmy Carter's farewell in DC.

Harris to oversee electoral count, restoring norm shattered in 2021
Vice-President to certify victory of man she repeatedly called unfit for office.

The grim truth behind China's panda factories
New York Times: In the 1990s, China began sending pandas to foreign zoos to be bred.

'Significant milestone for many Kiwis': Oceania Healthcare CEO Suzanne Dvorak
The workforce is predominantly female which is reflected in the company's leadership.