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News imagePresident Donald Trump in Davos, Switzerland, on 21 January 2026

Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat

At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.

29 mins ago
World

News imageDonald Trump delivers a speech from a lectern at the World Economic Forum in Davos wearing a navy suit, red tie and a US flag pinned to his suit.

Analysis: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos

Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.

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Business
News imageA flooded road and damaged infrastructure at Punaruku, Te Araroa in New Zealand
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Rescuers try to reach people missing in landslides as rains wreak havoc in New Zealand

Heavy rains and strong winds have triggered floods and landslides on New Zealand's North Island.

Seven more countries agree to join Trump's Board of Peace

Seven Muslim-majority countries accept an invitation to Trump's new organisation, while Russia's Putin says he's considering joining.

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Blockbusters, battles and Brits: Hollywood gears up for Oscar nominations

Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are all in contention this year.

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Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline

A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say.

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Australia's opposition coalition splits after row over Bondi shooting reforms

The disagreement over hate speech laws has reignited questions about Sussan Ley's leadership.

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Why certain foods are more important at different life stages

It's widely accepted that following a balanced diet is one of the best things we can do for our health. But some foods have different benefits as you age.

News imageA Kia car being driven off the production line at the company's factory in Zilinia, Slovakia

How tiny Slovakia became a car-making heavyweight

Almost a million cars a year are made in Slovakia, where companies including Kia and Volkswagen have factories.


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Several people are missing after a landslide at campsite in the New Zealand tourist hotspot of Mount Maunganui.

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Prosecutors claim the group's call to end China's one-party rule is subversive to the constitution.

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Charlie Chaplin's silent comedy, City Lights, is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made – and its final moments are key to its reputation.
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Health and Wellness

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From a Maldivian island alliance to Peru's pisco heartlands, these warm-weather trips pair sunshine with soul-enriching experiences.

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Science

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