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Trump doubles down on Greenland ahead of Davos visit, saying there is 'no going back'


Trump was due to arrive at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, but a minor electrical issue on Air Force One has forced his plane to turn around.

Jan 21, 2026

Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2


Trump's demands over Greenland are a rude awakening in a moment fraught with risk.

Jan 21, 2026

Driver killed in Spain train crash days after high-speed collision


At least 37 people have been injured, five seriously, in a second crash, after Sunday's two-train collision in Andalusia.

Jan 21, 2026

Beckham vs Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?


Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.

Jan 21, 2026

UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills


The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.

Jan 21, 2026

Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators


Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.

Jan 21, 2026

Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life


Don't just focus on one activity - doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests.

Jan 21, 2026

Why is Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses indoors at Davos?


The French leader drew attention for his rebuke of Trump's tariff threat - and also his choice of eyewear.

Jan 21, 2026

Life sentence for man who killed Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe


Abe's assassination stunned the country where there is virtually no gun crime.

Jan 21, 2026

Woman who was groomed as teen 'insulted' after compensation claims denied


Fiona Goddard from Bradford says she feels "gaslit" as she sought compensation for abuse.

Jan 21, 2026

Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim


Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.

Jan 21, 2026

Finger-prick blood test could be early warning for children with type 1 diabetes


A simple finger-prick blood test can find those at risk so they can get the right treatment.

Jan 21, 2026

Global markets on alert as Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal


The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

Jan 21, 2026

Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders


Experts tell BBC what to read into private messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders that have been shared publicly .

Jan 21, 2026

Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump


Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler

Jan 21, 2026

Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares


Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.

Jan 21, 2026

Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director


Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.

Jan 21, 2026

Sophie Turner on why being at your lowest is liberating


The Game of Thrones star is leaning into the role of a disgruntled office worker in new drama Steal.

Jan 21, 2026

'It's harder to sell tickets': Grassroots music venues struggle to make profit


Thirty venues closed last year, and 6,000 staff were laid off as small venues saw their costs soar.

Jan 21, 2026

Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?


The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Jan 21, 2026

The Papers: Europe condemns Trump 'new colonialism' and 'Becks bites back'


European leaders hitting back at Donald Trump's Greenland threat at the World Economic Forum in Davos dominates Wednesday's front pages.

Jan 21, 2026

Locked exits, panic and desperate calls for help: Survivors tell of mall fire horror


The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors of the fire that ripped through a busy Pakistan shopping centre.

Jan 21, 2026

Mum demands answers over son found dead with stab wounds in a Home Office flat


Sheena Millar says she is still seeking answers despite a year-long investigation into the death of her son Mikhail.

Jan 21, 2026

Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC


Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.

Jan 21, 2026

Out-of-sorts Raducanu beaten at Australian Open


Britain's Emma Raducanu is below-par in an Australian Open second-round defeat by Austria's Anastasia Potapova.

Jan 21, 2026

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial


TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.

Jan 21, 2026

Tourist helicopter goes missing near volcano in Japan


A pilot and two passengers were on board the aircraft when it disappeared in cloudy weather, police say.

Jan 21, 2026

Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary


Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days

Jan 21, 2026

US second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child


Vance posted on social media that she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July.

Jan 21, 2026

Jason Statham: I've taken a lot of stunts too far


The 58-year-old has no inclination to step back from the physical demands of his work and says he's "in for a penny, in for a pound".

Jan 21, 2026

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Trump: “I No Longer Feel An Obligation To Think Purely Of Peace”


European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.

Jan 21, 2026

The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?


Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

Jan 21, 2026

Out-of-sorts Raducanu out in Australian Open second round


Britain's Emma Raducanu is below-par in an Australian Open second-round defeat by Austria's Anastasia Potapova.

Jan 21, 2026

'Good signs' or just buying time? Spurs remain divided on Frank future


Many Tottenham fans have already lost faith in Thomas Frank - but did Tuesday's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund give cause for optimism?

Jan 21, 2026

'Tears in my eyes' - Jesus enjoys 'dream night' in San Siro


Gabriel Jesus says he had "tears in my eyes" after scoring twice to help Arsenal win 3-1 at Inter Milan for a seventh successive win in the Champions League.

Jan 21, 2026

'Battered in Bodo' - is this more than just a blip for Man City?


Manchester City suffered their very own "hell of a beating" moment in Norway on Tuesday - now Pep Guardiola and his players must turn around their fortunes in an increasingly trying January.

Jan 21, 2026

Littler beats Van Gerwen to win Saudi Masters


Luke Littler wins the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters with an emphatic 8-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen in Riyadh.

Jan 21, 2026

'Modelled on a jellyfish' - Osaka backs up 'spectacular' outfit with win


How Naomi Osaka's jellyfish-inspired outfit stole the show in her hard-fought Australian Open first-round win over Antonia Ruzic.

Jan 21, 2026

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