Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly ruled out imposing retaliatory tariffs on the United States, calling Donald Trump's threats 'completely wrong'. He urges calm discussion to resolve the Greenland issue.
Donald Trump has linked his threats to seize Greenland to not winning the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter to Norway's PM. The EU weighs sanctions as tensions spiral. Read the full story.
Waltham Forest Council plans to lease temporary homes for 10+ years to secure a 100% government subsidy, as it grapples with a £14.4m overspend and a 90% surge in households needing accommodation.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament, calling a snap election for 8 February. She aims to capitalise on high approval ratings and reverse the LDP's electoral fortunes. Read the full analysis.
Ex-Tory minister Robert Jenrick says Kemi Badenoch's refusal to expel Liz Truss was a key reason for his defection to Reform. He claims the Conservatives are 'never going to change'.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses the nation after Donald Trump vows tariffs on the UK over Greenland. Read the latest on the NATO crisis and UK response.
Residents of Greenland and Denmark protest US ambitions with spoof MAGA hats reading 'Make America Go Away'. Discover the story behind the 'Nu det NUUK' campaign and mass demonstrations.
US President Donald Trump intensifies pressure to acquire Greenland, directly linking the issue to continued US support for Ukraine. European leaders scramble to respond ahead of an emergency EU summit.
UK PM Keir Starmer labels Trump's proposed NATO tariffs as "completely wrong" in a tense call over Greenland. The diplomatic row marks a sharp shift from recent UK-US camaraderie.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds an emergency news conference after President Trump's tariff assault on the UK and Europe, linked to the US bid for Greenland. Plus, the Hillsborough law row and a Tory defection.
Live facial recognition cameras in Croydon led to over 100 arrests. The Met Police defends the tech as 'lawful and proportionate' despite criticism from human rights groups. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump's threat of 10% tariffs on the UK and seven European allies over Greenland has escalated into the most serious transatlantic rift in decades. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is leading efforts to negotiate a solution while refusing t
Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell resigns to join Reform UK, echoing Robert Jenrick's critique and leaving Kemi Badenoch in a difficult position. Read the full analysis.
As Trump renews threats to acquire Greenland, residents in Nuuk track military flights and fear for their future. Explore the geopolitical stakes in the melting Arctic.
British far-right activists are increasingly travelling to northern France to intimidate asylum seekers. Aid groups link the rise to mainstream political rhetoric, as vandalism and hate graffiti surge.
The violent ICE operations in Trump's America are a warning for the UK. Explore how similar political and media forces could erode civil liberties here, with fewer guns but the same dangers.
Australia's PM and opposition leader unite to pass new hate speech and gun control legislation following the December Bondi massacre. Read the latest on the landmark deal.
A 16-year-old protester was sexually assaulted by Iranian security forces, a rights group reports, amid a crackdown that has seen over 20,000 arrests and thousands killed. Read the full investigation.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson says China's planned 'mega-embassy' in London carries symbolic weight. He expresses regret the US did not secure the site and urges caution in dealings with Beijing.
Federal parliament suspended business for a condolence motion honouring the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack. MPs spoke of community fear, empty seats at tables, and a resolve to combat antisemitism.
PM Anthony Albanese confirms Australia is considering Donald Trump's invitation to join a new US-led 'board of peace' for Gaza, a move that risks sidelining the UN. Read the full analysis.
Facing a surge in discriminatory laws, transgender Americans are seeking asylum in the UK. Discover their stories of flight and the challenges of finding sanctuary. Read the full report.
The Syrian government has announced a major victory after securing a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Discover the details and implications of this pivotal agreement.
The government has pulled a controversial amendment to the Hillsborough Law following criticism it could let spies hide failures. Ministers will now work with families on new proposals.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure kill two, wound six. Ukrainian strikes trigger blackouts in occupied south. Latest updates from day 1,426 of the war.
Portugal's presidential election heads to a historic runoff on 8 February. Moderate socialist António José Seguro faces far-right Chega leader André Ventura. Discover the implications for Europe.
The Pentagon has issued prepare-to-deploy orders for 1,500 soldiers amid escalating tensions in Minnesota following an ICE killing. Officials say troops could be sent if violence worsens.
Oxfam's annual inequality report reveals billionaire wealth surged to $18.3tn in 2025, accusing governments of repressing protests and capitulating to the rich. Read the full analysis.
Keir Starmer scrambles to negotiate with Trump over Greenland tariffs, calling the move 'completely wrong'. The UK vows not to back down on Danish sovereignty in the most serious NATO rift for years.
Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell resigns to join Reform UK, the second defection in days. Read the full story on the shifting political landscape and what it means for the Tories.