Summary

  • Donald Trump sworn in as 45th US president, in historic power transfer from President Obama

  • In his inaugural address he vowed to fight for the "forgotten" Americans

  • Taking aim at Washington elites, he vowed: "Our country will prosper again"

  • Protesters have smashed windows and clashed with riot police on Washington's streets

  1. Malia bags Weinstein internshippublished at 21:14 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    According to the Hollywood Reporter, former first daughter Malia Obama is taking up an internship with Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, in his New York office. It's reportedly part of her gap year before the 18-year-old goes to Harvard University in the autumn.

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    Malia Obama leaves the State Dining room of the White House

  2. Crowds cheer Trumppublished at 21:07 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    ParadeImage source, BBC News

    Donald Trump is in The Beast - the president's armoured car. The parade route is about a mile and a half and is proceeding at walking pace. It's a traditional part of the inauguration pomp and ceremony. Trump will get out and walk the final yards to his new home. 

    The crowds are 10 deep in places and are chanting Trump's name.

    Some in the crowd, who have come to Washington DC from across the US, have been waiting to catch a glimpse of the new president since the early hours.

    ParadeImage source, BBC News
  3. Mexico prez seeks 'dialogue'published at 21:06 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration, tweeting that he would work to improve bilateral ties. 

    But he also vowed to protect Mexico's national interests in any future dealings with the new US government, stressing he wanted "a respectful dialogue".

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  4. Trump quotes Batman villainpublished at 21:04 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

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  5. Black marching band braves backlashpublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    The Talladega Marching Tornadoes are a historically black college marching band that agreed to play for Donald Trump's inauguration, despite intense pressure to bow out. 

    We asked them why, despite the fierce backlash, they made the trip to Washington DC.

    Read our full report here.

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    Meet the marching band that agreed to play Trump's inauguration

  6. Trump on paradepublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    Donald Trump's presidential motorcade is making slow progress down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House, watched by cheering crowds.

    En route, he is passing his hotel, Trump International.

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  7. Trump committed to 'special relationship' - UKpublished at 21:01 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

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    UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said Donald Trump is committed to strengthening the so-called special relationship between Britain and the United States, after the new president promised to put "America first" in trade deals.

    Following his inaugration address, May, who is keen to seal a swift post-Brexit trade deal with the US, said: "From our conversations to date, I know we are both committed to advancing the special relationship between our two countries and working together for the prosperity and security of people on both sides of the Atlantic. 

    "I look forward to discussing these issues and more when we meet in Washington." 

    May is expected to visit Trump in the spring.

  8. Fun facts about Trump inaugurationpublished at 20:59 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

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    Trump inauguration: A few fast facts from the speech

  9. Congressman greets Clinton, then condemns her on Instagrampublished at 20:58 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    Jason Chaffetz, the Republican congressman who chairs the House Oversight Committee, posted an image online of himself shaking Hillary Clinton's hand.

    "So pleased she is not the President," he wrote. "I thanked her for her service and wished her luck."

    "The investigation continues," he writes, in reference to his committee's investigation into Clinton's use of a personal email server during her time as Secretary of State. 

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  10. 'Prepare for rough ride'published at 20:56 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

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    German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel

    World politicians have also reacted to Trump's inauguration speech. 

    German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said Trump's address had "high nationalistic tones", adding that "we have to prepare for a rough ride". 

    International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde warned the global economy could suffer devastating consequences if countries started a race to the bottom in taxes, trade and financial regulation. 

  11. Trump claps Clintonspublished at 20:56 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    Here's Trump leading a standing ovation at a Capitol Hill luncheon for Bill and Hillary Clinton.

    "I was very, very honoured," he said, when he heard his former bitter rivals were coming.

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  12. Protesters disrupt Londonpublished at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

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    Anti-Trump protesters disrupted traffic in central London waving placards and chanting "Hey hey! Ho ho! Donald Trump has got to go." 

    Bemused shoppers in Oxford Street filmed on camera phones and some joined the marchers.  Car and bus drivers blasted their horns, some in irritation and others apparently in support. 

    This wasn't supposed to happen. The demonstrators were due to march around the small park in front of the US embassy but after assembling, those at the front of the march quickly turned towards the heart of the central London to maximise their protest. 

    They carried banners warning of climate change disaster and a Trump-inspired nuclear arms race. Others have concerns about US policy which long predate the 45th President. 

    A man in an orange jump suit and a clown mask has a banner reading "15 years in Guantanamo is no joke". 

    That's an issue which has now moved from Barack Obama's inbox, to President Trump's.

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    A demonstration against Trump takes place in Oxford Circus, London

  13. The story of the daypublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    The best of the day's action, in a handy montage...

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    Donald Trump's inauguration: Story of the day

  14. Ivanka Trump tweets from inside armoured vehiclepublished at 20:39 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

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  15. Trump reviews the troopspublished at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

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    Some troops dressed as soldiers from Revolutionary times

    President Trump and Vice-President Pence are now on the steps of Congress, observing as a military parade moves past.

    Trump has given the occasional salute to the troops, some of whom are dressed as Revolutionary-era soldiers.

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  16. Make London Great Againpublished at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    Many commentators today have assumed the red-white-and-blue coat that Trump's senior adviser, Kellyanne Conway, wore was made in tribute to the American flag.

    Apparently not.

    According to fashion website Net-A-Porter, the Gucci jacket was "inspired by the city of London".

    "This coat is tailored from royal-blue, off-white and red wool with a matte finish".

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    Some social media users have mocked the design of the £2,900 coat.

    Have a look at some of their wittiest work.

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  17. Alt-right leader 'attacked'published at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    The BBC's Davis Willis says a noisy protest is underway at the junction of 13th and K St in DC. Seems to be a mixture of anarchists, Black Lives Matter activists and other causes. No sign of violence at the moment. 

    Meanwhile, Richard Spencer, a prominent figure in the alt-right movement, whose members celebrated Trump's election victory with Nazi salutes, says he has been attacked by anti-fascist demonstrators in DC. 

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  18. 'Angriest inaugural ever'published at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

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    Dr Mike Cornfield, political management expert, says President Trump was "confrontational"

  19. Global anti-Trump protestspublished at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    Anti-Trump protests have been staged in Washington and a number of countries around the world.

    Protesters clash with police in WashingtonImage source, AFP/Getty Images
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    In the US capital, there were clashes between anti-Trump protesters and police during the inauguration speech

    Protesters carry placards in Madrid, SpainImage source, Reuters
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    In Spain's capital Madrid, demonstrators marched with placards depicting Barack Obama with the word "hope" and Donald Trump with "hate"

    Protesters in Lima, PeruImage source, AFP/Getty Images
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    In Lima, Peru, demonstrators condemned Trump's stance on women's rights

    An anti-Trump demonstrator is arrested by police in Hong KongImage source, AFP/Getty Images
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    In Hong Kong, a protester chained himself to the front gate of the US consulate but was later led away by police

  20. Public transit 'at record low'published at 20:20 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2017

    A rider on the subwayImage source, Getty Images

    Metro ridership for Inauguration Day 2017 is at it's lowest point in years, the Washington Post reports., external

    Dan Stessel, a spokesman for the city's public transportation system said they expect to provide about 400,000 rides by the end of the day.

    That's beneath the typical weekday ridership of 639,000, he says.

    And it's way below Obama's first inauguration, when about 1.1 million people rode the Metro.