‘The outsiders’:Who’s who in Trump’s new White House

Some are predictable picks for their roles,most are not. Meet the people you’ll be seeing a lot in the next three years.

  • Angus Holland

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Gold coins,diamonds,old champagne:Who gets to keep shipwreck treasure?

There are 8000 shipwrecks off Australia alone,many more still to be found. Yet stunning discoveries still happen. What does it take to find these ghostly vessels?

  • Angus Holland

‘Home alone’:How Trump is changing security in Europe

Trump’s return as US president has left Europe’s main military pact looking less assured. Here’s how defence is being reshaped on the continent.

  • Jackson Graham andAngus Holland

‘A desperate situation’:What does Trump want with Ukraine?

A minerals deal. No security guarantee. A tongue-lashing in the White House. What does Trump’s return mean for peace?

  • Jackson Graham andAngus Holland

‘This is not a joke’:Could the US buy Greenland?

Trump is again floating the idea of acquiring Greenland. Could he? And what do Greenlanders think?

  • Angus Holland

‘They’re very powerful’:Why Trump loves tariffs

The US president is famously a fan of tariffs. Here’s how they work – and what his latest ones could mean for the world.

  • Jackson Graham andAngus Holland
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Tropic thunder:Why Trump wants the Panama Canal back

The critical waterway has a complex history. Why does Trump want it back? And what does China have to do with it?

  • Angus Holland andJackson Graham
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‘Your head will spin’:What Trump will do on ‘Day One’

Most US presidents are judged on their first 100 days. Donald Trump plans to get plenty done on “Day One”. But how much can he actually pull off?

  • Angus Holland

‘Peak popularity’:Why names go in and out of vogue

One of the earliest names ever recorded was Enpap-x. But Alexander and Freya are ancient too. Some names catch on,others fade from glory. Why? And what are the rules on trading in your name for a new one?

  • Angus Holland andAngus Delaney

‘Cleared for take-off’:Who keeps us safe in the skies?

We’re told flying is safe and the statistics confirm it. So why are there still mishaps? And what happens behind the scenes when an engine goes “bang”?

  • Angus Holland andJackson Graham