Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
Trump said he had called Ulbricht’s mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon....
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Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans
Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government’s drive for economic growth....
TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge
TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve....
‘Dress smartly’, Speaker tells assembly members
Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots said MLAs had a “very loose interpretation of smart”....
Call for more women footballers on birthday cards
A lack of cards featuring female players undermines efforts to promote women’s sport, says a group of MPs....
Her aunt’s regime ‘disappeared’ people – so why did Starmer make her a minister?
Tulip Siddiq has resigned as anti-corruption minister, but questions remain for the Prime Minister....
US markets rise as Trump holds off on tariffs
The US president stopped short of widespread import taxes but threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs....
China calls for ‘win-win’ solution to trade tensions
With the threat of a trade war looming, China’s first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports....
Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms’ payouts
The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry....
TikTok creators mourn app where ‘overnight’ success is possible
Some creators told the BBC they will start to diversify where they post their content and lean in to platforms like Instagram and YouTube....