2 h. ago Trump declaration of Greenland framework deal met with scepticism as doubts persist

Nato chief Mark Rutte says there is ‘a lot of work to be done’, as some Danish MPs voice concern at Greenland apparently being sidelined in US president’s talks Donald Trump’s announcement of a “framework of a future deal” that would settle the issue of Greenland after weeks of escalating threats has been met with profound scepticism from people in the Arctic territory, even as financial markets rebounded and European leaders welcomed a reprieve from further tariffs.Just hours after the president used his speech at the World Economic Forum to insist he wanted Greenland, “including right, title and ownership,” but backed away from his more bellicose threats of military intervention – Trump took to social media to announce “the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland” after talks with Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte, and withdrew the threat of tariffs against eight European countries. He later called it “a concept of a deal” when he spoke to business network CNBC soon a...

Economics

2 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy expected in Davos after all to meet Trump

Unclear if presidents will have anything to sign; Mark Rutte urges Nato to pour out their air defence stockpiles for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,429Voldymyr Zelenskyy was reported on Wednesday evening to be bound for Davos after Donald Trump appeared to summon him to the World Economic Forum. The Ukrainian president had said a day earlier that he did not expect to attend the conference in Switzerland as Russian attacks had plunged Ukraine into an energy crisis: “Undoubtedly, I choose Ukraine in this case, rather than the economic forum, but everything can change at any moment.”Trump’s announcement of the meeting appeared to be at short notice, since he said it would take place on Wednesday, when his Ukrainian counterpart was not even in the same country. After Trump spoke, officials clarified that their meeting would be on Thursday. Zelenskyy previously said: “Meetings with America should always end with concrete results to strengthen Ukraine or to move closer to ending the war. ...

Politics

3 h. ago Steak ‘n Shake restaurant chain announces plan to pay Bitcoin bonus to its employees

Employees must remain with the company for at least two years before they can access, transfer, or sell the accumulated Bitcoin

Society

3 h. ago Are you guilty of being 'gate lice'? Plane passengers demand more airlines 'crack down' on pesky travel trend

'Gate lice' often strike as soon as boarding is announced by the airport staff and are particularly keen to get on the aircraft.

Politics

3 h. ago 'TikTok won't let me see what my son was watching on his phone just before he died'

Ellen Roome, who with other grieving parents has taken TikTok to court, has spoken of her grief following the death of happy-go-lucky teenager Jools Sweeney

Events

4 h. ago Government to announce £453m deal to fit Typhoon jets with ‘cutting

The contract with three UK defence firms will secure 300 skilled roles in Edinburgh and more than 200 elsewhere in the UK.

Economics

5 h. ago After the Bondi terror attack people keep calling me a hero. But I am not a hero. I’m a mum who was at a Hanukah event | Jessica Rozen

My phone zoom helped me see better. One man was on the footbridge. He was holding a gun. It was pointed towards me• Warning: This article contains graphic contentHanukah is called “the festival of light”. It is a minor holiday in the Jewish calendar, not biblically prescribed. There are no long synagogue services, no onerous prohibitions or requirements. Just candles, songs and doughnuts. This is probably part of why I always loved it.There were four or five events in Sydney for the first night of Hanukah. In 2024 we went to an event at Dover Heights, but parking was a nightmare. We decide on Bondi (where parking is also a nightmare). Five of us – my mum, husband, son (3), daughter (one-and-a-half) and I pile into the car. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago English football legend is kidnapped and held for ransom at knifepoint in fake job interview with sham ‘sheikh’

A PREMIER League legend has admitted he is lucky to be alive after being kidnapped and held at knifepoint during a terrifying ordeal in Saudi Arabia. Everton icon Adrian Heath, 65, had travelled to the Middle East to interview for what he believed was a lucrative managerial role. Speaking to The Athletic, he detailed how...

Events

5 h. ago Nigella Lawson 'in talks' to replace Prue Leith as Bake Off judge

Prue Leith announced today that she is stepping back from the Channel 4 baking show after nine series.

Events

5 h. ago Prince Harry testifies in London tabloid lawsuit, suggested phone hacking or deception led to leaks

Prince Harry testifies in London tabloid lawsuit, suggested phone hacking or deception led to leaks  CBS News

Politics

6 h. ago Prue Leith's Bake Off replacement 'revealed' with star emerging as early favourite

The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has announced her departure from the Channel 4 show after nine series.

Politics

6 h. ago Love Island All Stars contestant's fate sealed as two exit villa immediately

Maya Jama interrupted their night to break the news to the Islanders

Politics

6 h. ago Prue Leith's Bake Off replacement 'revealed' with 'early support' for star

Prue Leith has announced that she is stepping down from the Channel 4 baking show.

Politics

6 h. ago Trump's Greenland deal involves 'small pockets of land for US bases' as president hails agreement for 'entire Arctic region' and dramatically scraps tariffs

Trump dramatically scrapped tariffs on eight European countries as he announced a breakthrough agreement with NATO on Wednesday evening.

Politics

6 h. ago Love Island fans rage at Charlie after cocky comment about Millie and Jess triangle

LOVE Island fans were left fuming at islander Charlie Frederick after he made a "cocky" comment about his love triangle with Millie Court and Jess Harding. The personal trainer is caught in the middle of the two beauties currently, despite coupling up with Millie during last night's show. Charlie's decision to couple up with Millie...

Politics

7 h. ago Netanyahu, Putin and the Pope: Who has been invited to Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’?

Russian president Vladimir Putin and the Pope considering invitations to join

Politics

7 h. ago Man Utd announce major change to kit for two matches later this season

Manchester United will wear a limited edition home shirt bearing the logo of the (RED) charity for their Premier League fixture with Brentford later this season

Politics

7 h. ago Iran reports 3,117 protest deaths and issues new warning to US

There are fears the toll could increase significantly as information gradually emerges

Events

7 h. ago Alan Carr to gift himself a castle for 50th birthday after iconic Traitors win

Alan Carr and Disney+ have announced a new show which may see the funny man buy an extraordinary thing for himself

Politics

8 h. ago Asda announces major online change which can save shoppers over £50

Customers may be able to save up to £55 on their online shopping

Economics