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Watch: What sort of welcome will Trump get at Davos?
As Trump pushes for Greenland, Davos may not provide the friendly stage he's accustomed to.

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.

UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.

Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.

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.

UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.

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.

Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life
Don't just focus on one activity - doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests.

Farage inadvertently breached MPs' rules, says watchdog
The parliamentary commissioner for standards said Farage had apologised after missing the deadline for registering interests.

Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2
Trump's demands over Greenland are a rude awakening in a moment fraught with risk.

Carney says old world order 'is not coming back'
Canada's prime minister said powerful countries are using economic weapons to pursue their interests, while affirming support for Greenland and Nato.

Why is Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses indoors?
The French leader drew attention for his rebuke of Trump's tariff threat - and also his choice of eyewear.

'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.

Global markets on alert as Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

'Are we not good enough?' Girls football team win tiny plastic cup as boys get full-size trophy
The cup paled into comparison to the grand old trophy presented to the winning boys football team.

Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director
Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.

In pictures: Northern lights dazzle for second night across the UK
After a strong geomagnetic storm on the Sun earlier this week, the aurora was spotted for the second night in a row across the UK

Actress Sophie Turner on why being at your lowest is liberating
The Game of Thrones star is leaning into the role of a disgruntled office worker in new drama Steal.

The secret group exposing bogus veterans like the fake admiral
How a secretive group of ex-services personnel investigate military imposters.

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

'It's harder to sell tickets': Grassroots music venues struggle to make profit
Thirty venues closed last year, and 6,000 staff were laid off as small venues saw their costs soar.

River of waste 'visible for miles' dumped at mountain beauty spot
A farmer says she is "devastated" by a "disgusting" river of fly-tipped waste dumped down the side of a mountain.

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.

Finger-prick blood test could be early warning for children with type 1 diabetes
A simple finger-prick blood test can find those at risk so they can get the right treatment.

Out-of-sorts Raducanu beaten at Australian Open
Britain's Emma Raducanu is below-par in an Australian Open second-round defeat by Austria's Anastasia Potapova.

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

Woman who was groomed as teen 'insulted' after compensation claims denied
Fiona Goddard from Bradford says she feels "gaslit" as she sought compensation for abuse.

Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.

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Trump accuses UK of "an act of GREAT STUPIDITY!"
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones responds to Trump’s Truth Social rant.

Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?
Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.

England fans have 'every right to be annoyed, I made terrible mistake' - Brook
Harry Brook says supporters have “every right to be annoyed” by his behaviour after he was punched by a nightclub bouncer on England’s tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

What went wrong for Raducanu in Melbourne?
After Emma Raducanu suffered a humbling second-round exit, BBC Sport analyses what went wrong and where the Briton goes from here.

'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man
Northampton lock JJ van der Mescht's gainline power and 23-stone frame is fuelled by just one meal a day.

'Battered in Bodo' - is this more than just a blip for Man City?
Manchester City suffered their very own "hell of a beating" moment in Norway on Tuesday - now Pep Guardiola and his players must turn around their fortunes in an increasingly trying January.

Bellingham responds to partying claims with 'joke' drinking celebration
Jude Bellingham responds to partying claims with a goal celebration in the Champions League win over Monaco.

'Good signs' or just buying time? Spurs remain divided on Frank future
Many Tottenham fans have already lost faith in Thomas Frank - but did Tuesday's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund give cause for optimism?

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US allies unite against Trump’s threats to take over Greenland at Davos
US allies reacted to President Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland on Tuesday.

Syrian forces make gains against SDF: What it means for country’s Kurds
Analysts believe overtures from the Syrian government to the Kurdish minority have come a little late.

Live: Israel launches strikes as Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’
Artillery fire, gunship attack, demolitions in war-battered Gaza as PM Netanyahu accepts US 'peace board' position.

Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown
Petition signed by 40,000 relays concerns over risk of seismic activity in vicinity of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.

Syrian government and SDF agree on four-day ceasefire
The Syrian government has announced a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

Luka Doncic records triple-double as Lakers rally past Nuggets
LA Lakers star had one of his most impactful games of the season to propel his side to a comeback win against Denver.

Bangladesh-India T20 World Cup dispute unresolved as ICC deadline looms
Bangladeshi official says his country will not back down under pressure as team captain Litton Das voices concerns.

Alcaraz, Sabalenka cruise into Australian Open third round
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win in straight sets in third round action at Melbourne Park.

US, Iran exchange threats of broadscale war in latest sabre rattling
War of words between Trump and Iranian officials escalates as Washington moves aircraft carrier.

S Korea’s former PM found guilty of insurrection, given 23 years in prison
Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo accused of failing to hold a lawful cabinet meeting following martial law declaration.

US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences, aircraft to Singapore
Singapore's Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.

Air Force One turned back as it carried Trump to Davos
US president resumed journey to Europe on Boeing 757 that departed just after midnight on Wednesday.

Israel’s wanted war criminal Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’
Netanyahu's participation, despite an ICC warrant, will add to concerns over the objectivity of the board.

Turkiye’s Sonmez storms into Australian Open 2026 third round
Zeynep Sonmez wins in straight sets to enter the third round of a Grand Slam for the second time in six months.

Palestinians in Gaza confront reality behind ceasefire’s second phase
Hopes for new Gaza administration clash with reality as Israeli control over crossings keeps aid flowing at a slow pace.

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon calls national election for November 7
New Zealanders are set to go to the polls later this year amid a sluggish economy and rising unemployment.

Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump attack threats
Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch says the US promised that suspects will not face the death penalty.

US trade with Southeast Asia and Taiwan surging despite Trump tariffs
While trade data show exports from China have fallen dramatically, US customers are still buying from elsewhere.

Nigerian police confirm gunmen abducted villagers, after initial denials
The head of a Christian church alliance says 172 people were kidnapped by armed men, and that nine later escaped.

US Justice Department probes Minnesota officials amid migration raids
Investigation will look into whether Minnesota officials blocked federal immigration agents from carrying out duties.

Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s killer sentenced to life
Tetsuya Yamagami shot the Japanese politician dead in 2022.

What is Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami party? Could it lead the country next?
For first time in its chequered history, the party has a real chance of grabbing power as the leader of ruling alliance.

Stock markets, dollar plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland
Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland.

Barcelona rail crash kills 1 days after deadly train wreck in Spain’s south
Official says 37 people injured, as Spain observes three days of mourning for 42 killed in earlier train collision.

‘You’ll find out’: Key takeaways from Trump’s one-year anniversary remarks
At a White House news briefing, Trump expressed optimism about his prospects of claiming Greenland for the US.

Global Times

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency

GT on the spot: Pudong as a microcosm of Shanghai's drive to build a trusted foreign-related legal system

Chinese Vice Premier, FM hold talks with Norwegian FM

As long as we talk in a way others can understand, a friendship that crosses mountains and oceans will grow: Zambian vlogger and actor

Cooperating with China means walking with opportunities: S.African entrepreneur and brand ambassador

Ministry of Education issues measures to reduce non-teaching workload on primary and secondary school teachers

Investigative report on 'Taiwan independence' separatist Shen Pao-yang released

China successfully launches Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft, carrying civilian taikonaut, 'space mice'

PLA Southern Theater Command, CCG step up law enforcement around China's Huangyan Dao

Royal troubles

Japan, South Korea leaders meet in Gyeongju; avoid sensitive historical issues

New Japan PM to face 'big test' as US president arrives for first visit in six years; defense, trade could be thorny issues: expert

Most desired vision of GGI is a future of fairness: Chinese FM

Jilin-1 releases high-resolution satellite images of Taiwan island, showcasing mainland's tech capacities and warning 'Taiwan independence' separatists: expert

China ready to tap potential of economic and trade cooperation with Singapore: Premier

Mourners from all walks of life pay final tribute to late Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang

China ratifies Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration

Japan's new PM delivers first policy address, showing 'shift from earlier hardline rhetoric against China'

Japan's LDP, JIP agree to form coalition government, Takaichi's election as Japan's first female PM virtually assured: media

Debut-making Z-20T helicopter designed for assault, airborne missions in mountainous, urban regions: expert

Xi Jinping Thought on Culture ignites vibrant global revival of Chinese heritage and influence

Himalanyan fireworks show investigation report released, key officials held accountable

World Conference on China Studies kicks off in Shanghai; cross-civilizational dialogue explores China's past and present

GT investigates: Exposing US tactics to meddle in S. China Sea issue: Disinformation, sowing regional discord, and instigating regional militarization

China announces export control measures on technologies related to rare earths

Unification will prevail, and 'Taiwan independence' will perish, says mainland spokesperson on Lai Ching-te's fallacy made in US broadcast interview

Certain forces hyping dropped China-related spy case aim to sow discord within Labour Party: expert

Gaza ceasefire talks underway amid high international attention

UK MP Galloway slams 'intimidation' after being held for 9 hours at London airport by counter-terror police: media

Scholars' Perspectives: Formation, development of the Chinese nation as one community follow the will of people, irresistible tide of history: ethnic expert

Seoul's NSA reportedly says S.Korea unable to pay $350b upfront in investment in US for tariff deal; weaponizing alliance exposes nature of US economic coercion: expert

Typhoon Ragasa weakens after making landfall in Guangdong