9 h. ago No military force on Greenland but Trump’s biggest threat came in what he didn’t say at Davos

Trump has backed away from using force against Greeland but that doesn’t leave Europe any safer, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Events

11 h. ago Donald Trump doubles down on Greenland threat but rules out using force

The US president said he wanted ‘immediate negotiations’ on the acquisition of the Arctic territory.

Politics

18 h. ago WRU bosses forced to explain actions today as Tandy addresses strike action threat

The latest rugby news, views and gossip

Events

37 h. ago ISIS fanatics could be freed in their thousands as Syria conflict rages

Fighting between Syrian government forces and Kurdish troops threatens to free thousands of Islamic State prisoners in a major lone-wolf terror threat to the west including Britain

Events

37 h. ago UK must 'prepare for war with United States' as WW3 edges closer than ever before

Former NATO commander Sir Richard Shirreff has warned Britain must prepare for the worst-case scenario of fighting US forces over Greenland as Donald Trump threatens tariffs and shows no sign of backing down

Events

62 h. ago Britain's northern air divide: Poorest residents in Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield face up to 33% more pollution than wealthier neighbours, study finds

Researchers from Sheffield University analysed the amount of air pollution people living in major northern cities face.

Society

3 d. ago Bloke drags caravan around by hand and 'survives' off pasta but people want to destroy it

Ben Smith used to live rough on the streets before he acquired a caravan to call his own. But without a permanent plot, he's forced to drag it around by hand and is regularly threatened with violence

Events

4 d. ago UK snow: Horror blizzard maps show 58 cities smashed by major snowfall with

Weather maps suggest several areas of the UK could be hit by snow again at the end of this month, with some areas expecting up to 50cm of snow and freezing -13C temperatures - while the Met Office has also forecast the possibility of further snowfall

Events

5 d. ago Snow forecast as cities including London impacted by blizzard bringing 20 inches

Weather forecasts from Metdesk show a wall of snow is set to sweep across the UK in the coming days with several major cities due to be hit with flurries of the white stuff

Politics

5 d. ago Time Out markets set to close in two major cities blaming drop in footfall and rising in costs

Customers will have until January 23 to enjoy the markets before they shutter for good

Economics

6 d. ago Toronto gets slammed by snowstorm – resulting in travel delays and school closures

The severe weather prompted both Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to cancel public events

Events

6 d. ago Iran state TV broadcasts Trump threat with picture of Butler assassination attempt: ‘This time it won’t miss’

The broadcaster shared the threatening sign being carried at a funeral for security forces killed in the widespread anti-regime protests in Iran

Politics

6 d. ago Flight forced to make emergency landing in Barcelona after network name ‘bomb threat’

A passenger created an in-flight wireless network whose name contained a bomb threat

Events

6 d. ago Greenland’s defence is ‘common concern’ for Nato, Danish PM says as European troops fly in

France is latest to send military team as Trump’s desire to own Greenland still ‘intact’ despite talksEurope live – latest updatesThe Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, said Greenland’s defence was a “common concern” for the whole of Nato, as troops started arriving from across Europe as a result of Donald Trump’s threats to take the Arctic island by force.Troops from France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, among others, were on their way to Greenland, a largely autonomous territory of the kingdom of Denmark, on Thursday. Denmark also announced it would be increasing its military presence. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Snow maps reveal blizzard will bury UK cities and bring 31 inches over 24 hours

More snow could fall across the UK later this month as advanced weather forecasting maps suggest major cities will be impacted by a blizzard bringing as much as 31 inches

Politics

6 d. ago Dual citizen Brits could be refused entry to the UK in major passport rule change

New entry requirements could see British citizens not allowed to return home from abroad.

Politics

7 d. ago Ultramarathon runner who fundraises for women and girls in war zones is forced to pull out over death threats

Sarah Porter had started Britain's most gruelling ultramarathon when organisers took the 'difficult decision' to withdraw her due to threats to her life.

Events

7 d. ago Half of Americans think ICE is making cities less safe, poll finds – live

Fifty-six percent of Americans said fatal shooting of Renee Good was an inappropriate use of force, survey by CNN findsDonald Trump repeated his threat to withhold federal funding to sanctuary cities on Truth Social today.“ALL THEY DO IS BREED CRIME AND VIOLENCE! If States want them, they will have to pay for them!,” the president wrote in a post. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Thousands forced to flee after notorious gang leader threatens death

The escalating violence in Africa’s most populous nation has drawn the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to prevent the killing of Christians

Events

8 d. ago New railway line linking two massive UK cities is set to be announced tomorrow

A NEW railway line linking two major cities in the UK is set to be announced tomorrow. Train travel across the north of England could be smoother and faster in the future if the plans go ahead. Ministers are expected to confirm proposals linking Manchester and Birmingham as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project,...

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