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Job cuts report worries employees at Germany's Commerzbank

Job cuts report worries employees at Germany's Commerzbank

Suggestions that German lender Commerzbank was considering cutting thousands of jobs as it fights off an unwanted advance from Italy's UniCredit had unsettled employees, a senior trade union official said Monday.

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Trump sworn in for second term vowing sweeping change

Trump sworn in for second term vowing sweeping change

Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as president on Monday, pledging a blitz of immediate orders on immigration and the US culture wars as he caps his extraordinary comeback.

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Armani eyes 'beautiful comfort' at Milan fashion week

Armani eyes 'beautiful comfort' at Milan fashion week

With soft fabrics, jewelled hues and fluid shapes, Giorgio Armani's men's show in Milan on Monday was an ode to elegance and freedom of movement.

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Slot challenges Liverpool striker Nunez to prove he is elite

Slot challenges Liverpool striker Nunez to prove he is elite

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has challenged Darwin Nunez to prove he is an elite striker as the much-maligned Uruguayan looks to take advantage of Diogo Jota's latest injury.

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Trump arrives for inauguration vowing sweeping change

Trump arrives for inauguration vowing sweeping change

Donald Trump arrived at the Capitol to be sworn in for a historic second term as president Monday, promising a blitz of immediate orders on immigration and the US culture wars as he caps his extraordinary comeback.

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X and Facebook toughen EU pledge to combat hate speech

X and Facebook toughen EU pledge to combat hate speech

Social media giants including X and Facebook have agreed to step up efforts to tackle hate speech in the EU, the bloc said Monday as its digital rules face scrutiny with Donald Trump's return to the White House.

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With Trump inauguration indoors, supporters say 'winging it' but still thrilled

With Trump inauguration indoors, supporters say 'winging it' but still thrilled

With glacial temperatures forcing US President-elect Donald Trump's swearing in indoors, the National Mall, normally jam-packed for inaugurations with hundreds of thousands of revelers, was eerily dead on Monday.

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'Y.M.C.A.' journeys from gay anthem to Trump theme tune

'Y.M.C.A.' journeys from gay anthem to Trump theme tune

After performing at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally, the Village People underscored their journey from disco-era gay icons to MAGA favourites having seen their "Y.M.C.A" anthem co-opted by the US hard-right.

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Hamilton begins 'new chapter' at Ferrari

Hamilton begins 'new chapter' at Ferrari

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton took his first steps as a Ferrari driver on Monday and expressed his delight at joining the iconic team.

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Trump, Biden head to Capitol for inauguration

Trump, Biden head to Capitol for inauguration

Donald Trump headed to his swearing-in as president for a historic second term Monday, promising a new "golden age" in the United States as the world braces for the return of his unpredictable leadership.

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