The world in a time of Trump … explained
From Panama to Greenland, we examine the impacts of the US president’s second administration.
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‘Home alone’: How Trump is changing security in Europe
Trump’s return as US president has left Europe’s main military pact looking less assured. Here’s how defence is being reshaped on the continent.
- by Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
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‘They’re very powerful’: Why Trump loves tariffs
The US president is famously a fan of tariffs. Here’s how they work – and what his latest ones could mean for the world.
- by Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
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Tropic thunder: Why Trump wants the Panama Canal back
The critical waterway has a complex history. Why does Trump want it back? And what does China have to do with it?
- by Angus Holland and Jackson Graham
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‘The outsiders’: Who’s who in Trump’s new White House
Some are predictable picks for their roles, most are not. Meet the people you’ll be seeing a lot in the next three years.
- by Angus Holland
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‘This is not a joke’: Could the US buy Greenland?
Trump is again floating the idea of acquiring Greenland. Could he? And what do Greenlanders think?
- by Angus Holland
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‘A desperate situation’: What does Trump want with Ukraine?
A minerals deal. No security guarantee. A tongue-lashing in the White House. What does Trump’s return mean for peace?
- by Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
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‘Your head will spin’: What Trump will do on ‘Day One’
Most US presidents are judged on their first 100 days. Donald Trump plans to get plenty done on “Day One”. But how much can he actually pull off?
- by Angus Holland
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‘They cheat like hell’: The fallout from the attack on the Capitol
Hare-brained schemes and legal loopholes helped cause havoc after the last presidential election. But there are many ways to contest a result. How?
- by Angus Holland
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‘The Kennedy dream’: Inside the world of Robert F. Kennedy Jr
Vaccine critic RFK Jr has gone from ‘troubled life’ to candidate for a top job in Trump’s administration. Here’s how.
- by Angus Holland and Jackson Graham
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Trump joked he would be dictator for a day. But could it happen?
They can pardon a turkey and order a nuclear strike – but can a sitting US president sweep away all checks and balances on power?
- by Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
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