Rubio wins unanimous nod to be top US diplomat

Washington (AFP) – The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator on the front line of President Donald Trump’s often confrontational diplomacy.

Marco Rubio will immediately have the task of executing the potentially erratic foreign policy of Donald Trump

'Please let us in': Trump crackdown leaves migrants in tears

Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) (AFP) – Margelis Tinoco broke down in tears after her asylum appointment was canceled as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown announced by US President Donald Trump on his first day in office.

President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal migration devastated some migrants at the US-Mexico border

Chelsea beat Wolves to return to Premier League top four

London (AFP) – Chelsea overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League’s top four.

Chelsea's Marc Cucurella celebrates his goal against Wolves at Stamford Bridge

'Extremely critical' risk as winds whip fire

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Fire-weary southern California was buffeted Monday by dangerous winds, with forecasters warning of an “extremely critical” risk in a region already staggering from the devastation of horrifying blazes.

Winds gusting up to 88 miles (142 kilometers) an hour and extremely dry conditions were combining to create an 'extremely critical' fire risk

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Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – World number one Scottie Scheffler said Monday he is close to returning to the PGA Tour after suffering a Christmas cooking injury to his right hand but hasn’t pinpointed a date for his comeback.

World number one Scottie Scheffler plays The Showdown golf exhibition in December 2024

Aston Villa ready for 'key' Monaco clash, says Emery

Monaco (AFP) – Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are “very motivated” to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday’s crucial game at Monaco.

Unai Emery's Aston Villa are playing in the Champions League for the first time since the 1982/83 season

Trump seeks to rename Denali, highest peak in N. America

Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump announced in his inaugural speech Monday that he will seek to rename Alaska’s Denali as part of his day one actions, overriding the will of the state’s Indigenous population and its elected leaders.

'Dear friend': Nations react to Trump inauguration

Paris (AFP) – Leaders from around the world reacted to Donald Trump’s return Monday to the White House, offering congratulations and urging good relations with the mercurial leader.

Donald Trump's return to the White House drew reactions from around the world