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Trump puts all US government diversity staff on paid leave, starting ‘immediately’

A government memo instructs federal agencies to put diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) staff on paid leave by 17:00 local time on Wednesday.

‘No choice but to go back’ – migrants despair over Trump border restrictions

Migrants’ claims for US asylum have been blown into disarray by Trump’s sweeping executive orders on the border.

Snow flurries are rare in US south – now a blizzard has hit

Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana.

Convicted US Capitol rioter turns down Trump pardon

Former “Maga granny” Pamela Hemphill tells the BBC the Trump government is trying to “rewrite history”.

Acting or harassment? Stars at odds over out-takes

Justin Baldoni says footage shows he didn’t sexually harass Blake Lively, but she says the opposite.

Six Trump executive orders to watch

Even presidential powers have their limits – and in some cases, Trump faces hurdles before his plans can become reality.

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.

UK tabloid owner offers full apology for intrusion into Harry’s private life

The prince will be paid “substantial damages” by the paper’s owner, bringing a long-running legal battle to an end.

What led to hotel fire disaster at Turkish ski resort?

Some survivors did not hear a fire alarm and there are claims of failures in the hotel’s fire safety.

‘A long fight full of tears’: Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples

Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage – one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?