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Trump speaks to reported in the US, wearing a dark jacket, red tie and a pin of the American flag

Trump doubles down on Greenland ahead of Davos visit, saying there is 'no going back'

Trump was due to arrive at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, but a minor electrical issue on Air Force One has forced his plane to turn around.

1 hr ago

The US President Donald Trump takes oath on the day of his Presidential Inauguration at the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington in January 2025.

Analysis: 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.

10 hrs ago
US & Canada
Tetsuya Yamagami, suspected of killing former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is escorted by a police officer as he is taken to prosecutors, at a police station in Nara in 2022.

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.

1 hr ago
Asia

Driver killed in Spain train crash days after high-speed collision

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

3 hrs ago
Europe

Measles cases surge in South Carolina as US risks losing elimination status

State health officials say over 500 people and students in 15 schools are in quarantine after being exposed to the measles.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada

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.

5 hrs ago
US & Canada

Why is Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses indoors at Davos?

The French leader drew attention for his rebuke of Trump's tariff threat - and also his choice of eyewear.

2 hrs ago
Europe

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A still of Rosanov (Connor Storrie) and Hollander (Hudson Williams) in Heated Rivalry (Credit: Sabrina Lantos/ HBO Max)

Why women are drawn to gay erotic stories on screen

Hockey romance Heated Rivalry has been a hit among straight female viewers – and it will likely lead to more queer love stories in film and TV.

A sign for a Japanese snack bar (Credit: Alamy)

The secret Japanese snack bars hidden in plain sight

There are some 100,000 snack bars across Japan, but until recent years, these humble hangouts have escaped the notice of travellers.


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The Global Story, The Global Story, Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?

The Global Story

Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?

Business Daily, Business Daily, Small country, auto giant

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Small country, auto giant

Global News Podcast, European Commission chief promises unity on Greenland

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European Commission chief promises unity on Greenland

Global News Podcast, Trump hints at possible Greenland deal at Davos

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The Documentary Podcast, Bonus: Introducing: The History Bureau

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The Interview, The Interview, Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General:  the threat to international law from power

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Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General: the threat to international law from power

Outlook, Outlook, I'm a champion boxer, but couldn't tell my mum

Outlook

I'm a champion boxer, but couldn't tell my mum

Witness History, Witness History, The Irish priest who built an airport

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Global News Podcast, Trump pushes back at European resistance over Greenland

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A 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.

18 mins ago
Middle East
Urmi Bhattacheryya and Aditya Prakash pose outside a building.

The Indian couple who won a $200,000 settlement over 'food racism' at US university

The dispute began after the couple defended their right to heat palak paneer in a campus microwave.

6 hrs ago
World

Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars 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.

6 hrs ago
Asia

New Zealand to hold general election on 7 November

Christopher Luxon and his National Party are banking on promises of economic recovery to be reelected.

5 hrs ago
World
White smoke billows out of crater of massive volcano

Tourist helicopter goes missing near volcano in Japan

A pilot and two passengers were on board the aircraft when it disappeared in cloudy weather, police say.

2 hrs ago
Asia
In an orange prison-style uniform, Cambodian businessman Kuong Li stands facing the camera in front of a height-measurement chart

Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC

Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.

7 hrs ago
Asia
Woman being comforted at site of Gul plaza fire

Locked exits, panic and desperate calls for help: Survivors tell of mall fire horror

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors of the fire that ripped through a busy Pakistan shopping centre.

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Spilt screen of a man in a black coat and protesters with a sign saying 'Trump not wlecome'

How will Trump be received as world leaders meet in Davos?

As Trump pushes for Greenland, Davos may not provide the friendly stage he's accustomed to.

World
Israeli bulldozers demolish parts of the headquarter of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, 20 January 2026.

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.

Middle East
Graphic showing Trump holding up an executive order and Ros Atkins in the foreground

Analysis: US President Trump's year in numbers

Executive orders, pardons, trips and Truth Social posts - the BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins breaks down Trump’s first year back in office, in numbers.

US & Canada
Morocco 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.

Humans
Northern Lights seen in bursts of green, pink and yellow in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England

Stunning skies as Northern Lights seen in the UK and Channel Islands

Video footage shows dazzling hues of green and pink over several parts of the UK and the Channel Islands on Monday evening.

Jersey
A group of trucks and cars in a collision on a snowy motorway.

More than 100 vehicles pile up on US motorway after crash

Jack-knifed trucks were left strewn across the road after heavy snow in Ottawa County, Michigan.

US & Canada
Senegal fans celebrating Afcon win

Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win

Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Left image shows fish and equipment on the ice, right image shows two fisherman in warm clothing

Fishing on a frozen river for respite from the war in Ukraine

On the frozen surface of Kyiv's River Dnipro, men are fishing to take their minds off the war with Russia.

Europe

World's Table

Chefs working in the open kitchen at Les Grands Buffets in Narbonne, France (Credit: Adrien Privat)

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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Health and Wellness

A young woman wearing black leggings and a sleeveless top, with dark hair tied up, pulls hard on a tug-of-war rope in a gym with a grey floor. Shelves of weights and are seen in the background, as well as a man (blurred) holding the same rope, wearing red shorts.

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.

The legs of a woman and a child balancing on one leg while standing on a rug in a living room (Credit: Getty Images)

The surprising benefits of standing on one leg

Spending a few minutes each day balancing on a single limb can make you stronger, boost your memory and keep your brain healthier.

A collage shows a woman with hooped earrings and long dark hair with a yellow shape drawn on her forehead with curving lines of yellow and orange zaps around it, against a dark blue background (Credit: Serenity Strull)

What we get wrong about dopamine

Sometimes dubbed the 'pleasure chemical', dopamine is often wildly misunderstood. Nikolay Kukushkin delves into what the much-discussed neurotransmitter really does to our brains.


Arts

The book covers of The Midnight Train by Matt Haig, Son of Nobody by Yann Martel and Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel (Credit: Viking, W. W. Norton & Company, Pan Macmillan)

The 40 most exciting books coming up in 2026

From big-name authors Colson Whitehead, George Saunders and Maggie O'Farrell to debuts and non-fiction, these are the titles you'll want to add to your reading pile this year.

An empty tiled piazza in Gibellina, Sicily, bordered by low stone walls and palm trees (Credit: Getty Images)

Inside Italy's forgotten art town

Illustration of Shakespeare reciting Hamlet to his family (Credit: Alamy)

Why Shakespeare's wife and son remain a mystery

Triptych of JMW Turner, Self Portrait, John Constable by Ramsay Richard Reinagle and Artemisia's Judith Slaying Holofernes (Credit: Courtesy of Tate/ National Portrait Gallery London/ Getty Images)

Seven of the greatest rivalries in art history


US & Canada news

Actor Timothy Busfield wears an orange jail attire and looks on as he is seated in a New Mexico courtroom during a pretrial hearing on 20 January 2026.

Actor Timothy Busfield to be released from jail in sex abuse case

The Emmy-winning actor is accused of sexually abusing two boys on the set of a TV series he directed and produced.

Minnesota leaders subpoenaed in immigration obstruction investigation

Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

Carney says old world order 'is not coming back'


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Actor Motaz Malhees places a photo of Hind Rajab on a glass wall

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.

New ceasefire in Syria after Kurdish-led forces pull out of camp for IS families

Israeli authorities demolish UN compound in occupied East Jerusalem

Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%


Business

The white Snapchat logo is displayed against a bright yellow background on a mobile phone

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.

Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim

Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer

Hiring woes and 'super high' prices: Voters say Trump's progress on the US economy is mixed


Sport

Emma Raducanu reacts to missing a point

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.

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'Good signs' or just buying time? Spurs remain divided on Frank future

'Tears in my eyes' - Jesus enjoys 'dream night' in San Siro


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Football Daily, The Debrief: Big win for Thomas Frank and Manchester City stunned in Norway

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BBC Women's Football Weekly, Jill Scott’s Coffee Club, Another statement signing by London City Lionesses in Delphine Cascarino

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More than the Score, More Than The Score, Does changing coach mean a change in fortunes?

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The Wayne Rooney Show, The Wayne Rooney Show, Fergie Flashbacks! Rooney on Beating City & Spurs in CRISIS?

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Rugby Union Weekly, Champions Cup draw and Razor’s departure

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More than the Score, More Than The Score, Cam Little: the NFL record breaker who never planned to play the sport

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Tech

Paul Gorman pictured wearing a white button down shirt and black blazer. He has shoulder-length brown hair and stubble. He is smiling at the camera without teeth.

'No reason' for Guernsey to lose jobs to AI

Industry experts say workers will need to learn new skills to remain in the job market.

UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s

Toy sellers keep close watch on social media ban

Councillor with MND uses AI to keep his voice


Science

A pale brown cow holds a wooden broom in her mouth, which she is using to scratch her flank. She stands in a field outside an Austrian farmhouse painted yellow with a red tiled roof.

Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools

The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.

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

Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims

Mysterious 'iron bar' discovery in space may reveal Earth's future


Culture

Brooklyn, Victoria and David Beckham attend the Kent & Curwen presentation during London Fashion Week Men's January 2019 at Two Temple Place on January 6, 2019 in London, England

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

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

Sophie Turner on why being at your lowest is liberating

The bombshell claims in Brooklyn Beckham's post - from wedding dress drama to 'hijacked' first dance

Prince Harry and others 'clutching at straws' with claims against Daily Mail publisher, court told


Arts

Black and white image of Agatha Christie smiling at the camera (Credit: Getty Images)

A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie

Her murder mysteries have captivated audiences for more than a century, but, 50 years after her death, she remains an enigma. A BBC profile from 1955 reveals some of her secrets.

Is this the real face of the 'Virgin Queen'?

The clues hidden in a true-crime masterpiece

Kokiriko: Japan's oldest folk song and dance


Watch

Morocco 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.
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Travel

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10 of the US's most sustainable small towns

From compost-powered cities to dark-sky pioneers, these lesser-known US towns are proving that sustainability and great travel go hand in hand.

How to spend a ski break in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Seven wellness traditions to borrow this year

Five US national parks only reached by sea or sky


World's Table

A serving tray of traditional Turkish menengiu00e7 coffee on a checkered blanket (Credit: Alamy)

Turkey's caffeine-free coffee alternative

For as long as anyone can remember, residents in Gaziantep have been harvesting wild pistachios to make a unique, nutty brew that doubles as a home remedy.

The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas

Sorry, France, the world's best bubbly is British

Why travellers keep queueing for viral food


Earth

a hedgehog in black and white caught in a garden camera

Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark

Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.

In pictures: Aurora Borealis lights up skies across Scotland

Goodbye gator, see you later: San Francisco mourns its beloved albino alligator

An Elizabethan mansion's secrets for staying warm


Video

Chris Pratt's father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger goes big on Christmas

Arnold Schwarzenegger goes big on Christmas

Chris Pratt talks about this year's unique present from Arnold Schwarzenegger that will be hard to re-gift.

The lab recreating melting glaciers to forecast sea levels

Why Atlanta's culinary scene is getting food lovers excited

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi speaks to the BBC


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