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Arrests after youth pictured with machete in central Edinburgh

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 21:39
Police said firearms officers were among those who responded to reports of youths carrying bladed weapons

Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 21:28
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.

Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 21:27
The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.

Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 21:27
The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.

Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 21:21
Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.

Zelensky says Ukraine's air defence supplies 'insufficient' in face of Russian strikes

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 21:01
The president said several air defence systems were without missiles until a shipment on Friday morning.

The dramatic 24 hours that sealed Guehi and Glasner's futures

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 19:55
BBC Sport looks at a dramatic 24 hours for Crystal Palace as captain Marc Guehi agrees to join Manchester City and manager Oliver Glasner confirms he is leaving in the summer.

Zelensky says Ukraine's air defence supplies 'insufficient'

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 19:15
The president said several air defence systems were without missiles until a shipment on Friday morning.

Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 19:07
Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.

Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 19:07
Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.

'No panic buy' - Guehi would cap £414m rebuild as Man City up title ante

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 19:06
Manchester City have upped the ante in the Premier League title race by flexing their muscles in the January transfer window.

'No panic buy' - Guehi would cap £414m rebuild as Man City up title ante

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 19:06
Manchester City have upped the ante in the Premier League title race by flexing their muscles in the January transfer window.

What next for Iran's Supreme Leader?

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 18:58
Despite the bloodbath of recent weeks, Ayatollah Khamenei might think he must plough on with an iron fist.

What next for Iran's Supreme Leader?

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 18:58
Despite the bloodbath of recent weeks, Ayatollah Khamenei might think he must plough on with an iron fist.

What next for Iran's Supreme Leader?

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 18:58
Despite the bloodbath of recent weeks, Ayatollah Khamenei might think he must plough on with an iron fist

Price beats Littler to end 21-match winning streak

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 18:54
World champion Luke Littler is knocked out of the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals by Gerwyn Price for the second year in a row.

Price beats Littler to end 21-match winning streak

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 18:54
World champion Luke Littler is knocked out of the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals by Gerwyn Price for the second year in a row.

West Midlands police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 18:51
Craig Guildford blames the "political and media frenzy" as he confirms his decision to step down.

West Midlands police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 18:51
Craig Guildford blames the "political and media frenzy" as he confirms his decision to step down.

Police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 18:51
Craig Guildford blames the "political and media frenzy" as he confirms his decision to step down.

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