Trump promises a ‘golden age’ and Southport killer pleads guilty

The inauguration of Donald Trump and the beginning of his second term as the President of the United States lead many newspapers. Metro publishes a photo of Trump hugging his family with a piece of paper that says “now the world waits to see what happens next…”.

Headline in Metro: "Trump is back". — The inauguration of Donald Trump and the beginning of his second term as the President of the United States lead many newspapers. Metro publishes a photo of Trump hugging his family with a piece of paper that says “now the world waits to see what happens next…”.

And it says Trump is “untied” and began his term by pledging to increase fossil fuel production, pledging to crack down on illegal immigration and signing an executive order declaring that the US government officially recognizes “only two sexes.”

The heading in i reads: "Liberated". — And it says Trump is “untied” and began his term by pledging to increase fossil fuel production, pledging to crack down on illegal immigration and signing an executive order declaring that the US government officially recognizes “only two sexes.”

The Times quoted Trump as promising that “America’s golden age is beginning right now.” The newspaper noted that his return came after a 2020 election defeat, four criminal prosecutions and a near-miss on his life, describing it as a “remarkable comeback”.

The Times headline reads: " — The Times quoted Trump as promising that “America’s golden age is beginning right now.” The newspaper noted that his return came after a 2020 election defeat, four criminal prosecutions and a near-miss on his life, describing it as a “remarkable comeback”.

The Financial Times reported that Trump promised to “quickly implement the populist and nationalist platform that won him last year’s presidential race.” It says he has repeatedly promised to take back control of the Panama Canal and withdraw the US from the Paris climate accord, although it adds that he has yet to announce new import tariffs promised before the election.

The headline in the Financial Times reads: " — The Financial Times reported that Trump promised to “quickly implement the populist and nationalist platform that won him last year’s presidential race.” It says he has repeatedly promised to take back control of the Panama Canal and withdraw the US from the Paris climate accord, although it adds that he has yet to announce new import tariffs promised before the election.

According to the Guardian, Trump said the US would “prosper and be respected around the world again”. “We will be the envy of every nation and we will not allow ourselves to be used again,” he was quoted as saying.

The headline in the Guardian reads: "Trump: — According to the Guardian, Trump said the US would “prosper and be respected around the world again”. “We will be the envy of every nation and we will not allow ourselves to be used again,” he was quoted as saying.

The Daily Star, in typical irreverent fashion, reports that a “giant orange baby” has become the 47th president of the United States. Paraphrasing the oath of the presidents during the inauguration ceremony, it is added: “So help us God.”

The headline in the Daily Star reads: "Orange Manbaby sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America... so help us God". — The Daily Star, in typical irreverent fashion, reports that a “giant orange baby” has become the 47th president of the United States. Paraphrasing the oath of the presidents during the inauguration ceremony, it is added: “So help us God.”

Several newspapers published photos of the inauguration, but led with Axel Rudakubana’s guilty plea on the first day of his trial for the Southport attacks. The 18-year-old admitted killing three girls – aged six, seven and nine – at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July. The Daily Express reports that Rudakubana had previous contact with the police and was referred three times to the anti-terrorist program Prevent between the ages of 13 and 14.

The headline in the Daily Express reads: Why wasn't the dance class killer caught?" — Several newspapers published photos of the inauguration, but led with Axel Rudakubana’s guilty plea on the first day of his trial for the Southport attacks. The 18-year-old admitted killing three girls – aged six, seven and nine – at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July. The Daily Express reports that Rudakubana had previous contact with the police and was referred three times to the anti-terrorist program Prevent between the ages of 13 and 14.

The Sun describes the fact that Rudakubana was able to carry out the killings as a “massive state failure” and asks: “Why didn’t anyone stop him?”

The headline in the Sun reads: "Why didn't anyone stop him?" — The Sun describes the fact that Rudakubana was able to carry out the killings as a “massive state failure” and asks: “Why didn’t anyone stop him?”

According to the Daily Mail, Rudakubana planned to attack his old school just a week before the Southport attacks. The newspaper described it as “the latest in a series of missed opportunities” to prevent the killings.

The headline in the Daily Express reads: "A killer from Southport planned a massacre at his old school". — According to the Daily Mail, Rudakubana planned to attack his old school just a week before the Southport attacks. The newspaper described it as “the latest in a series of missed opportunities” to prevent the killings.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was quoted by the Daily Mirror as announcing a public inquiry into the killing and saying there were “serious questions that need to be answered about how the state failed to protect these girls”.

The headline in the Mirror reads: "The state has failed". — Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was quoted by the Daily Mirror as announcing a public inquiry into the killing and saying there were “serious questions that need to be answered about how the state failed to protect these girls”.

The Daily Telegraph reports that the government is facing questions over why the public was initially told the attack was not being treated as terrorism. He quotes Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who says there was “a giant cover-up from day one”, and shadow justice secretary Robert Jerrick, who says public suspicion of a cover-up “contributed to the anger that spilled over” into the subsequent riots.

The headline in the Telegraph reads: "Starmer is charged in Southport". — The Daily Telegraph reports that the government is facing questions over why the public was initially told the attack was not being treated as terrorism. He quotes Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who says there was “a giant cover-up from day one”, and shadow justice secretary Robert Jerrick, who says public suspicion of a cover-up “contributed to the anger that spilled over” into the subsequent riots.

The inauguration of Donald Trump and the beginning of his second term as the President of the United States lead many newspapers.

“He’s back…and he’s waging war against everything,” he says Daily Mirroruntil The Times highlights what he calls Trump’s “far-reaching and combative policy agenda.” The Guardian describes it as a “radical change in the global order”, while an international publication New York Times says Trump is planning a “show of force from the start.”

“Fired” is a headline in iwhich points to the irony of a convicted felon promising to change what he called a “declining country”. But Financial Times says Trump is returning to the White House with more support than when he left in 2021.

Among those who support the new president is Boris Johnson, who was at the inauguration. Writing in Daily Mailhe describes Trump’s address as expressing “a surge of optimism and pure optimism.” The Daily Star is less free. Paraphrasing the oath that presidents used during the inauguration ceremony, it says: “So help us God.”

A number of newspapers offer their insights on how the UK should approach this second Trump presidency.

Sun says there are “huge opportunities for Britain from a US reborn with common sense”, while Daily Express calls on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to “accept” the new president “for the sake of us all”. But Daily Telegraph says Trump’s “America First” ideals will “cost” Britain dearly. The Independent insists on a pragmatic approach, although it says Sir Keir should “stand his ground when necessary”.

Report from Politico says Trump has already seen the first departure from his administration. Vivek Ramaswamy is said to be leaving the new Department for Government Efficiency just weeks after it was announced he will co-chair it with Elon Musk. The billionaire reportedly “exposed him,” which the site says is a sign of Mr. Musk’s influence in the White House.

The inauguration of Donald Trump for a second term as the President of the United States is the leader of many newspapers

EPA President Donald Trump (center) holds the hand of his wife Melania Trump (far right) as their son Barron Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) (far left) watch after the swearing-in. inaugurated during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. — The inauguration of Donald Trump for a second term as the President of the United States is the leader of many newspapers

A number of documents show Axel Rudakubana’s guilty plea on the first day of his trial for the Southport attacks. The 18-year-old admitted killing three girls – aged six, seven and nine – at Taylor Swift’s dance class in July.

– Why didn’t anyone stop him? the main page asks Sun. “The failed state” is the headline in Daily Mirror. in Daily Telegraphshadow justice minister Robert Jerrick is among those questioning why the public was initially told the attack was not being treated as terrorism-related. He calls on the prime minister to “talk openly about what he knew” about the nature and timing of the attack.

The Times reports that the Chancellor is expected to back a third runway at Heathrow Airport as part of the Government’s growth plans. According to Telegraphministers also intend to approve the regular use of a second runway at Gatwick and increased capacity at Luton. but Bloomberg warns that the plans carry political risk as they will divide the Labor Party. The government says it is determined to secure the future of the aviation sector.

The Minister of Penitentiary Institutions, Lord Timpson, is speaking guardian that one in 12 women’s prisons in England and Wales could be closed and offenders spotted or sent to rehabilitation centers instead. The newspaper quoted him as saying that although some women have to sit in prison, there are “too many” sick and vulnerable.