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US 'wants countries to pay $1bn to stay on Gaza peace board'

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 10:53
Donald Trump wants countries to pay $1bn to be permanent members of the US-backed Board of Peace, according to reports.

Syrian army seizes oil and gas fields after fighting Kurdish-led forces

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 10:19
Syrian troops have seized the country's largest oil field as well as a gas field after fighting US-backed Kurdish-led forces.

'Eight skiers killed' in Austrian avalanches

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 08:29
At least eight people have been killed in a series of avalanches in Austria, according to reports.

'Out of date' policing system needs 'overdue' shake up, Met Police commissioner says

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 08:07
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has called for a dramatic overhaul of the policing system as he said the current model is "so out of date".

Mum's dash across the world pays off as Briton wins on Australian Open debut

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 08:05
British tennis player Arthur Fery is through to the second round of the Australian Open after beating the 20th seed Flavio Cobolli.

Trump is not bluffing, Greenland situation is critical for Europe and NATO

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 06:00
"The situation is critical…" Those are the four words a top European diplomat chose when we discussed Donald Trump's position on Greenland.

Trump wants Greenland: The challenge is to find a middle ground - if there is one

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 06:00
"The situation is critical…" Those are the four words a top European diplomat chose when we discussed Donald Trump's position on Greenland.

Starmer begins pushback against Trump as president threatens tariffs over Greenland

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 00:29
It's hardly a Love Actually moment of brave UK defiance in the face of a domineering US president- but Sir Keir Starmer has clearly decided it's time to start pushing back.

'Experienced terrorist' killed by US strikes in Syria after deadly ambush on Americans

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 00:17
An "experienced terrorist leader" with ties to al Qaeda has been killed in US strikes, after an Islamic State ambush last month left three Americans dead.

Huge NASA rocket reaches launch pad after painstaking 1mph journey

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 00:01
NASA's enormous rocket that will soon carry astronauts around the moon has reached its launch pad.

At least three people killed after huge shopping centre fire in Pakistan

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 21:19
A fire at a shopping centre in Pakistan has killed at least three people and injured several others.

Ugandan election a 'fraudulent affair', lawyer says - as protesters face violent crackdown

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 20:23
President Yoweri Museveni has extended his 40-year reign over Uganda by another five years.

'It's a massacre': Iranian rapper describes 'bodies on streets' left as a warning to protesters

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 16:43
An Iranian rapper who took part in the country's protests has described "a massacre on the streets", suggesting foreign forces have been brought in to stamp out the protests.

Protesters march against Chinese 'mega embassy' in London

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 16:10
Kemi Badenoch led hundreds of protesters in opposition to China's proposed new mega-embassy in central London.

Body recovered in search for teenager swept into sea

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 14:55
The body of 15-year-old Grace Keeling, who was swept into the sea with her mother, is believed to have been found, police have said.

Backlash after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland purchase

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 14:22
Donald Trump has sparked backlash after saying he will impose tariffs on eight European countries - including the UK - until the US is allowed to purchase Greenland.

SNP majority in Holyrood elections a green light for second independence referendum, John Swinney says

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 14:00
First Minister John Swinney has said a potential majority in Scotland's May election would be taken as a green light to demand another independence referendum.

Ugandan long-time president wins election amid opposition claims of 'ballot stuffing'

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 13:10
Uganda's long-time leader Yoweri Museveni has won the country's presidential election, officials say, amid claims by the main opposition leader of "massive ballot stuffing".

UK temperatures could plunge again, bringing chance of snow

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 12:13
Temperatures could plummet again across the UK towards the end of the month, increasing the likelihood of snow, forecasters have warned.

Board of Peace is best option for Gazans in desperate need of stability

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 11:51
Like so much of the politics in the Middle East, the new governance structure for Gaza is complicated and contentious.

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