Trump's Greenland Ambitions Spark European Alarm
European leaders at Davos compare Donald Trump to The Very Hungry Caterpillar over his threats to seize Greenland, warning of potential military intervention.
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Ex-Iranian Prisoner Hunger Strikes at London US Embassy
Nasrin Roshan, a former Iranian political prisoner, is on hunger strike outside the US Embassy in London, demanding Donald Trump launch military strikes against Iran's regime.
Trump Lands in Switzerland for Davos Speech After Flight Issue
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum in Davos, following a mid-air U-turn by Air Force One due to an electrical problem.
Nationals' Mass Walkout Sparks Coalition Crisis
The entire Nationals shadow cabinet has resigned, creating Australia's biggest political crisis in decades over ego and ideology rather than policy differences.
Ex-South Korean PM Jailed 23 Years for Martial Law Role
South Korea's former prime minister Han Duck-soo sentenced to 23 years for insurrection charges related to the failed 2024 martial law declaration under ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol.
Man Charged with Sexual Assault at Asylum Hotel
A 23-year-old Ethiopian national, Melaku Gebresembet, has been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident at a Southampton hotel housing asylum seekers.
Son Charged with Mum's Murder in Thatched Cottage
A 39-year-old man has been charged with murder after his mother was found stabbed to death in a thatched cottage in Cheriton, Hampshire. The incident occurred on January 9, with the son also hospitalised.
Ex-South Korean PM Jailed 23 Years for Martial Law Role
South Korea's former prime minister Han Duck-soo receives a 23-year prison sentence for his role in a 2024 martial law insurrection, marking a historic judicial ruling.
Davos Leaders Must Challenge Trump's International Assault
Former US Labor Secretary Robert Reich calls on global CEOs and heads of state at the World Economic Forum to denounce Donald Trump's dismantling of international order and democratic norms.
Senator Slams VA Data Collection on Non-Citizen Staff
Adam Schiff has written to the VA and DHS expressing alarm over data gathering on non-citizen employees, calling it an intimidation effort that wastes resources.
Journalist Faces 40 Years After Six-Year Detention
Frenchie Mae Cumpio, arrested at 21, has spent nearly six years in prison on terrorism charges. Her case, described as a 'travesty of justice,' highlights press freedom concerns in the Philippines.
Minnesota Crisis Mirrors US Civil War Simulation
Developments in Minnesota closely follow a 2024 University of Pennsylvania exercise predicting violent state-federal conflict, as ICE agents' actions prompt national guard standby and military deployment threats.
Netanyahu Joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' Despite Objections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepts position on US-proposed international body, despite previous criticism of its executive committee composition and concerns over UN undermining.
Reeves: UK Won't Be Buffeted by Trump Tariff Threats
Chancellor Rachel Reeves asserts Britain will not be swayed by US tariff threats, citing last year's trade deal and defending UK's economic strategy at Davos.
Prince Harry Testifies in Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail
Prince Harry is scheduled to give evidence in court today in a major privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited, alongside Elton John and other high-profile claimants alleging unlawful information gathering.
Supreme Court Hears Trump's Bid to Fire Fed Governor
The US Supreme Court will consider Donald Trump's unprecedented attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, testing presidential power over the central bank.
Bailey: Muted Response to Trump Offers No Assurance
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey cautions that calm markets following Trump's tariff threats provide no guarantee for financial stability, highlighting ongoing geopolitical risks.
Trump's Dominance Reshapes Davos Agenda and Global Focus
President Trump's presence dominates the World Economic Forum in Davos, shifting discussions toward transactional deals and away from climate change, while European leaders face tests over Greenland and tariffs.
Conservatives to Block Chagos Deal Amid Trump Criticism
The UK government faces opposition over its Chagos Islands treaty with Mauritius, with Conservatives planning to block ratification and Donald Trump criticising the deal as 'great stupidity'.
Councils Spend 78% of Budgets on Social Care
New analysis shows English councils allocate 78% of council tax and general funds to adult and children's social care, with county councils spending 86%. The report warns of overwhelming financial pressures from SEND deficits and homelessness costs.
Trump's First Year Back: Promises Reviewed
An analysis of Donald Trump's first year since returning to the White House, examining progress on key pledges including immigration cuts, inflation, and foreign policy.
Chagos Islands Deal: UK Sovereignty Transfer to Mauritius
The UK government is proceeding with a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, involving a 99-year lease for the Diego Garcia military base, amid criticism from Donald Trump and security concerns.
Unexplained Death at Wolverhampton School Grounds
West Midlands Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 45-year-old man found with injuries at Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton, with the school reopening after closures.
UN Accuses Israel of 'Unprecedented Attack' Over UNRWA Demolition
The United Nations has accused Israel of an unprecedented attack after diggers started demolishing a UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem, with Israel claiming the site was a 'greenhouse for terrorism'.
Kim Jong Un Dismisses Vice Premier in Public Rebuke
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed a vice premier, criticising him for causing confusion and economic losses during a factory modernisation project ahead of a key party congress.
Trump's Chagos Attack Tightens Starmer's Diplomatic Bind
Donald Trump's social media broadside against the UK's Chagos Islands deal has intensified pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, testing diplomatic relations amid broader transatlantic tensions over Greenland and European alliances.
Derbyshire Police Fined for Riot Training Injuries
Derbyshire Constabulary fined £60,000 after officers burned by petrol bombs during riot training in Rotherham. Four officers injured, three hospitalised.
No Further Charges for Lucy Letby, CPS Decides
The Crown Prosecution Service has announced that Lucy Letby will not face additional criminal charges, citing insufficient evidence, despite police disagreement.
Motherwell man shot dead: Family 'devastated' over murder
The family of Jordan Gray, a 26-year-old father murdered in his Motherwell home, appeal for information as police investigate the shocking shotgun killing.
Prince Harry's Privacy Case 'Threadbare' Says Mail Lawyer
Associated Newspapers tells High Court that Prince Harry's privacy claims are 'threadbare' and brought too late, defending journalists' legitimate sourcing methods.
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