Donald Trump criticised Canada's prime minister Mark Carney at Davos, saying Canada gets 'freebies' from the US and should be grateful, escalating tensions after Carney warned of geopolitical rupture.
A private meeting between Kemi Badenoch and Mike Johnson set off a diplomatic chain reaction, culminating in Donald Trump's public criticism and Keir Starmer's unprecedented rebuff.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defends the extradition of 37 cartel operatives to the US as a sovereign decision, amid increasing pressure from the Trump administration to combat drug trafficking.
Six Supreme Court justices show scepticism toward Trump administration's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns about central bank independence.
Australia observes a national day of mourning following the Bondi terror attack, as the coalition faces a crisis with Nationals and Liberals in turmoil.
The Washington Post has filed motions in federal court demanding the US government return electronics seized from reporter Hannah Natanson's home, calling the raid a threat to press freedom.
Western officials express concern over deteriorating security in north-east Syria as Kurdish forces withdraw, raising fears of Islamic State resurgence amid prisoner transfers.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced European criticism at Davos while defending Trump's Greenland annexation push, with his diplomatic efforts widely seen as clumsy and counterproductive.
Brandon Wright, a former DHS IT employee, has filed a lawsuit alleging his termination violated First Amendment rights after a secretly recorded date where he criticised Secretary Kristi Noem.
MetroTalk readers express disillusionment with Donald Trump's push for US control of Greenland, with many former supporters citing authoritarian parallels and threats to international alliances.
A Kent Police e-fit of a robbery suspect has gone viral after social media users noticed its striking similarity to Take That frontman Gary Barlow, generating hundreds of humorous comments.
Donald Trump's World Economic Forum address featured multiple questionable assertions. We examine his claims on peace deals, AI leadership, wind energy, NATO, and more.
Donald Trump's address at Davos 2026, laced with racist rhetoric targeting Somali Americans and European allies, reveals the deep influence of deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller's white identity politics worldview.
Donald Trump's address at Davos featured rambling rhetoric about US supremacy, Greenland acquisition, and veiled threats, while raising concerns about cognitive function.
Prince Harry accuses the Daily Mail publisher of privacy breaches and unlawful information gathering in a High Court case joined by Elton John and others.
A drink driver was arrested after joyriding a stolen forklift while swigging whisky and driving straight at a police car in Colwyn Bay, North Wales.
A man brandishing a machete was struck by a vehicle in Hanwell, London, in a disturbing incident captured on CCTV, sparking fears among local residents.
As the UK government considers a social media ban for children under 16, we explore lessons from Australia and the challenges of enforcement.
A 21-year-old pregnant asylum seeker in medical distress is being deported from Atlanta to Colombia, with attorneys urgently seeking emergency intervention and medical care.
As Donald Trump reshapes global alliances, Keir Starmer's quiet diplomacy faces its limits. The UK must confront a new era of great-power rivalry and define its role.
Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy approach, dubbed 'speak hysterically and carry a big stick', dominated his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, targeting Greenland and NATO allies.
Donald Trump's speech at Davos covered Greenland's status, NATO funding, European tariffs, and UK energy policy, sparking international debate.
The Duke of Sussex gives evidence in a landmark privacy case against Associated Newspapers, alleging unlawful information gathering and breach of privacy.
Kemi Badenoch faced criticism for using PMQs to attack Keir Starmer by aligning with Donald Trump's stance on the Chagos Islands, raising questions about her judgment and political strategy.
The Duke of Sussex gave emotional evidence against Associated Newspapers, describing how press intrusion caused paranoia and misery for him and his wife Meghan.
Israeli forces killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including three journalists and two 13-year-old boys, undermining the fragile three-month ceasefire.
The Guardian Weekly's 23 January edition explores Trump's push to acquire Greenland, risking NATO unity, while also covering Cuba's crisis and environmental stories.
The World Economic Forum in Davos sees global elites gather as concerns over a shifting world order grow, while protesters demand billionaire tax reforms.
Sira Superstore in Southall avoids closure after employing an unpaid illegal worker, with Ealing Council's licensing subcommittee permitting continued operation despite a £40,000 Home Office fine.
A former British defence attache reveals he was constantly tailed in Moscow, sparking Cold War memories and letters on espionage, politics, and culture.