Joseph R. Biden Jr. has been sworn in as president of the United States and Kamala Harris has become the first female Vice President in US history. "Democracy has prevailed," the new US president said, calling for unity after the violence seen at Capitol Hill. Donald Trump departed the White House earlier in the day, stating that it was an "honor" to serve as president. Trump did not take part in the inauguration ceremony — becoming the first outgoing president to do so in 152 years. US President Joe Biden will now review the military troops before joining former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton at Arlington Cemetery for a wreath-laying ceremony. Later on Wednesday, the US president will go to the White House. There will be a virtual inaugural parade and television special in the United States to celebrate the new administration. Biden is also expected to sign several executive actions reversing Trump's policies on issues ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration, and the environment. He is expected to sign the Paris climate accord and rejoin the World Health Organisation on his first day in office. — Euronews
