53 m. ago Trump scraps tariffs on Europe and claims ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland after speaking with Nato chief – live

US president touts ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte and says planned tariffs will not go into effect as a resultHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

Economics

59 m. ago Trump’s Navy chief is calling for giant lasers to be included on new battleships

US has not commissioned a battleship in more than eight decades

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63 m. ago Trump rows back on Greenland tariff threats after ‘deal’ talks with Nato chief

The US president had only earlier on Wednesday doubled down on his threats to secure the Arctic island, but ruled out the use of force to do so.

Economics

2 h. ago Pervert who revealed his pants to woman Tube passenger is hunted by police

Detectives appealed for the victim to come forward following reports of sexual harassment on a train from Holborn to King’s Cross

Events

3 h. ago Jesy Nelson grilling Wes Streeting means babies could be tested for SMA in huge victory

NHS pilot would cure babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in some parts of the UK but not others - but Wes Streeting as ‘asked his team’ if all babies could be saved

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3 h. ago Concorde chief pilot: Passenger planes won’t break sound barrier until ‘around 2050’

Exclusive: ‘Supersonic flight was a fantastic experience – but we won’t miss it as much as some think’ says BA Captain Jock Lowe

Politics

4 h. ago Air Force One’s recent history of malfunctions after Trump forced to delay arrival in Davos

The Boeing plane taking Donald Trump to Switzerland had to make a dramatic U-turn on Tuesday night, not the first time a presidential aircraft has suffered a fault, forcing a change of plans

Politics

4 h. ago Audi chief lays out ‘fight for F1 titles’ plan despite ‘bumpy’ 2026 season prediction

Audi launched their 2026 car in Berlin on Tuesday night ahead of their F1 debut in Australia on 8 March

Politics

4 h. ago GB News bombarded with complaints from furious viewers about Eamonn Holmes' coverage of Brooklyn Beckham row

In today's (January 21) episode, hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ellie Costello were joined Charlie Rowley and Clare Muldoon to break down the headlines.

Events

4 h. ago West Lothian Council agrees motion calling for ban on manufacture and sale of loud fireworks

Conservative councillor Alison Adamson called on the council’s Chief Executive to write to both Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister and John Swinney, Scotland’s First Minister urging a ban.

Economics

4 h. ago Olympics chief admits she has not spoken to US president Trump about LA 2028 Games

Kirsty Coventry steers clear of global politics in buildupOrganisers will meet with vice-president JD VanceThe International Olympic Committee has yet to establish formal communications with the US president Donald Trump on preparations for the Los Angeles Games in 2028, the IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, has confirmed.Trump has been speaking in Davos in Switzerland after a turbulent start to 2026 during which he has suggested he will invade Greenland, threatened a trade war with Europe and ousted the Venezuela president Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago ‘The most dangerous man in America’: how Paul Robeson went from Hollywood to blacklist

The groundbreaking singer, actor and athlete became a victim of McCarthyism and saw his shining career destroyed and his legacy tarnishedIn August 1972, the front page of the New York Times arts section published a story titled, Time to Break the Silence on Paul Robeson? The legendary bass-baritone spent the first half of the 20th century as one of the greatest talents the US had ever produced, and its second, both in life and in death as an outcast, the greatest casualty of the second Red Scare period to which today’s current attacks on liberal and progressive politics draw comparison.This week marks 50 years since Robeson’s death and the silence remains. His erasure from the lineage over the decades shows that what Robeson’s political opponents did not take from him, the years have most certainly. Robeson’s decoupling from the story of African American culture has been so complete that in the half-century since his death, even generations of Black Americans have never heard of him...

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5 h. ago Chief Exec who won £1.4m from Letby hospital reveals 'vindictive' Trust chairman paid staff 'bonuses' to find ways to oust her

Dr Susan Gilby, 62, took the Countess of Chester Hospital to court after being bullied out by chairman Ian Haythornthwaite.

Politics

5 h. ago Olympics chief reveals she has not spoken to Trump about 2028 LA Games

Donald Trump has frequently met with Fifa president Gianni Infantino ahead of the World Cup, but is yet to speak to IOC president Kirsty Coventry

Politics

5 h. ago I found a glamping megapod stay for four in a forest for less than £50 a night

Make 2026 the year you finally book that glamping break.

Economics

6 h. ago 'Vice Queen of the Planet' jailed after bombshell's model scam uncovered

Elena Sheripova, a former Miss World vice-president, lured aspiring models in Russia by offering casting and training services and building up their portfolios for jobs that did not exist

Events

6 h. ago Spanish train crashes pictured amid scenes of horror and hurt

Heartbreaking images revealed the aftermath of two deadly train crashes, just two days apart, in Spain - emergency services working through wreckage and passengers trapped inside carriages were caught

Events

6 h. ago Stewardess claims BA plane 'flew in danger zone' after being 'hurled into' air by turbulence

Laura Lanigan said she was left in agony after the BA Boeing 777 she was on experienced a 'violent drop'

Events

7 h. ago Edinburgh pupils could have mobile phones locked away under new school plans

Mobile phones could be restricted across Edinburgh schools as the council launches a citywide consultation following a successful pilot using lockable pouches at two high schools.

Politics

7 h. ago Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary: Europe needs to stop trying to pander to Donald Trump

The Ryanair chief said Europe needed a more ‘belligerent’ approach to the US administration.

Politics