5 h. ago Trump backs down on Europe tariffs threat over Greenland after reaching ‘framework of a future deal’

President drops plan to tax imports after reaching ‘framework for a future deal’ over Danish-controlled territory

Economics

6 h. ago Experts explain why the president’s plans for the housing market may let you down

Experts are skeptical that the president’s plan for improving the housing market will have lasting benefits

Politics

7 h. ago Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable

President Donald Trump’s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes

Politics

9 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

11 h. ago Experts explain exactly how to photograph an elephant – here’s where Brooklyn went wrong

EXCLUSIVE: Left baffled by Brooklyn Beckham's laughable attempt at photographing an elephant, the Daily Star asked some experts about how the celebrity kid might have done better

Culture

15 h. ago House prices increased by 2.5% in November despite Budget concerns

The ONS said the average house price across the UK rose to £271,000 for the month, despite continued challenges in the housing market.

Economics

18 h. ago Trump heads for Davos: US President flies in as he warns European leaders there is 'no going back' over Greenland

The Air Force One plane carrying President Donald Trump to his showdown with European leaders in Davos U-turned and returned to base this morning after developing an electrical fault.

Politics

20 h. ago Donald Trump's Air Force One returns to Washington after electrical issue on Davos flight

President Donald Trump's plane, Air Force One, was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews after departing for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, when crew identified an electrical issue

Politics

21 h. ago Greenland latest: Trump returns to US after ‘electrical issue’ on Air Force One

US president’s delayed trip risks changing Davos schedule, including his planned address to economic forum

Politics

21 h. ago Gold hits record as Trump heads to Davos for Greenland talks

President en route to World Economic Forum in new plane after electrical problems forced Air Force One to turn back

Politics

22 h. ago Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue, White House says

President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, is returning to Joint Base Andrews after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening

Society

31 h. ago Palestinian refugees’ West Bank football pitch saved after Uefa president lobbies Israel

Ceferin, as well as Fifa, intervened with the Israeli FAAida facility was set to be removed by security forcesA football pitch used by refugees in the occupied West Bank has been saved from demolition after an intervention by the president of Uefa, Aleksander Ceferin.A decision to stop plans to remove the pitch in the Aida refugee camp outside Bethlehem was taken by Israeli security forces on Tuesday after an international campaign for its preservation. Continue reading...

Politics

37 h. ago Trump trolls Greenland with AI picture of president planting flag on ‘US territory’

Trump continues to ramp up the pressure in his bid to take over the Danish territory despite worldwide backlash

Politics

38 h. ago Inside stunning seaside mansion with private beach on market for £4million

The Grade II-listed Chapel Point House is on the market for first time in 40 years

Economics

42 h. ago Trump tariffs on UK would be 'devastating' for Scottish industry

Shadow business secretary Murdo Fraser said that if the US President’s plans go ahead it would be “deeply damaging” for jobs and economic growth across Scotland.

Politics

42 h. ago Donald Trump says UK handing over Chagos Islands sovereignty is an ‘act of great stupidity’ – live

US president says UK’s plan to hand over the islands to Mauritius is among the ‘reasons why Greenland has to be acquiredDonald Trump links Greenland threats to Nobel snub as EU trade war loomsThe US president, Donald Trump, has suggested Britain’s decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take over Greenland.In a Truth Social post, he said the UK’s plan to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is an “an act of GREAT STUPIDITY”. He said:Shockingly, our “brilliant” NATO Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital U.S. Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER.There is no doubt that China and Russia have noticed this act of total weakness. These are International Powers who only recognize STRENGTH, which is why the United States of America, under my leadership, is now, after only one year, respected like never before. Continue reading...

Politics

45 h. ago Experts explain the difference between white and brown eggs — it's all based on 1 thing

This is the final word on this debate.

Events

58 h. ago Trump says ‘no comment’ when asked if he would seize Greenland by force – Europe live

The US president said he would “100%” push ahead with his plans to hit European nations with tarrifs if he doesn’t get Greenland.Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland to Nobel prize snubIn a nod to Trump’s efforts on Ukraine, Starmer says he recognises the US president’s role in pushing for ceasefire there – as he says “we will work closely with the United States, Ukraine and our other allies to apply pressure where it belongs: on Putin.”In his strongest criticism of Trump yet, Starmer goes on to say:A trade war is in no one’s interest, and my job is always to act in the UK’s national interest. Continue reading...

Politics

67 h. ago China’s economy hit growth goal last year despite Trump trade war and property crisis

Economy weathered a fraught geopolitical landscape to reach 5% target but structural challenges at home ‘are not going away’, say expertsChinese authorities can say they hit their growth goals last year, but Donald Trump’s ongoing trade aggression, a slow-motion housing market collapse and unhappy consumers remain major challenges for the world’s second-largest economy.Data released on Monday showed the Chinese economy grew by 5% in 2025, steady on the year before and hitting the official target of “around” that pace. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Iran warns world that any attack on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be declaration of war

Iran’s president makes comment in response to speculation Donald Trump is planning to assassinate or remove Iran’s supreme leaderIran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, warned on Sunday that any attack on the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would mean a declaration of war.In an apparent response to speculation that Donald Trump is considering an attempt to assassinate or remove Khamenei, Pezeshkian said in a post on X that “an attack on the great leader of our country is tantamount to a full-scale war with the Iranian nation.” Continue reading...

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