Axel Rudakubana, 18, has been sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in prison for the murder of three young girls in Southport, with the court revealing that his own parents had previously sought police intervention due to concerns about his behaviour.

The Duke of Sussex has declared a significant triumph in his legal battle against News Group Newspapers over “intrusive” activities, resulting in a substantial settlement and formal apology for the actions of investigators from publications like The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World.

Donald Trump, during his inauguration as US president, emphasised a return to a “golden age” through a series of executive orders and a nationalistic tone, pledging to prioritise America and its citizens in his vision to revitalise the country.