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Trump wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland but insists he 'won't use force'

In a wide-ranging speech to world leaders in Davos that lasted more than an hour, Trump insists taking Greenland from Denmark "would not be a threat to Nato".


News imageSenator Lisa Murkowski, flanked by other members of the US Congress, speaks at a press conference in Copenhagen

Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?

Some of the president's fellow Republicans oppose him - but it's not clear if they would join Democrats to block a takeover of the island.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageA collage of a protester on the streets of Tehran, Iran in black and white but it is clear there is a fire burning behind them. On the right-hand side of the image leaked photos are presented in a gridded face wall showing some of the 392 faces sent to BBC Verify. The photos of dead victims show close up images of their blurred faces in the colour blue..

Photos leaked to BBC show faces of hundreds killed in Iran's brutal protest crackdown

The images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.

11 hrs ago
Middle East

Train driver killed in second deadly Spain rail crash in days

At least 37 people have been injured, five seriously, in a second crash, after Sunday's two-train collision in Andalusia.

7 hrs ago
Europe

Israel postpones demolition of Palestinian children's football pitch

An international campaign to save the pitch in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem appears to have forced the authorities to reconsider.

1 hr ago
Middle East

Visibly emotional Harry says Mail publisher 'made my wife's life a misery'

The duke is one of seven high-profile figures who accuse Associated Newspapers of unlawful activities - ANL deny all allegations.

US citizen describes being detained by ICE in his underwear

Immigration agents were looking for two criminals when they raided the Minneapolis home in sub-freezing temperatures.

15 hrs ago
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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 close up of Charlie Chaplin smiling and holding a flower in City Lights (Credit: Alamy)

The story behind cinema's greatest ever final shot

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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News imageUS President Donald Trump (R) points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) as they shake hands during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida (29 December 2025)

Israeli PM Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace

Israel is the latest country to publicly accept an invitation to Trump's new organisation, joining Albania, Bahran, Hungary, Morocco and the UAE.

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Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant as Fukushima memories loom large

Japan restarts a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant nearly 15 years after the Fukushima meltdown.

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Beckham v Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?

Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.

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Life sentence for man who killed Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe

Abe's assassination stunned the country where there is virtually no gun crime.

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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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Harry says Mail publisher made his wife Meghan's 'life a misery'

The prince was emotional as he ended his evidence in the trial over alleged unlawful information gathering.

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The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about the four shark attacks in 48 hours along Australia's New South Wales coast.

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BBC visits UN compound Israel is demolishing in East Jerusalem

John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood.

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Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

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Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

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Is it time to retire terms like 'Venice of the East'?

From "Venice of the East" to "lost civilisations", colonial-era travel metaphors still shape how some see non-Western places. But that language deserves a rethink.
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Health and Wellness

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Is fibre the new protein? The surprising health benefits of the latest wellness trend

It was once seen as an "unsexy nutrient" but its health benefits beyond the bowel are now in the spotlight.

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I spent months trying to find out if boosting my gut health could help me age better

Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was


Arts

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The 'It Girl' style wars of Renaissance Italy

During a turbulent period of Italian history, some noblewomen used flamboyant, luxurious looks to gain soft power. Five hundred years later, they continue to influence designers.

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'Minor electrical issue' on Air Force One delays Trump Davos visit

Journalists travelling with the president said the lights went out briefly in the press cabin.

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Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

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UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed

It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.

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Tech

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Man to attempt 50-hour charity gaming marathon

Rick Holloway, from Worcester, is raising funds for a hospice that cared for a close friend.

Controversial Glasgow mural 'will have nothing to do with AI'

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Science

News imageMorocco fossil finds re-write the origins of our species

Morocco fossil finds re-write the origins of our species

The groundbreaking fossil finds reveal how Homo sapiens are 100,000 years older than previously believed.

Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools

Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission

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Culture

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BBC to make shows for YouTube in landmark new deal

The new shows will be made for YouTube before also landing on the BBC's iPlayer and Sounds platforms.

Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director

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A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie

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The lab recreating melting glaciers to forecast sea levels

Tech Now visits a Wisconsin lab where scientists model how glaciers melt to better predict sea‑level rise.
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The biggest all-you-can-eat buffet in the world

France's highest-grossing restaurant isn't a Michelin-starred bistro or a Parisian institution, but an all-you-can-eat buffet on the outskirts of Narbonne.

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Earth

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Nature loss is a risk to UK national security, intelligence group warns

The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says.

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