US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, White House says
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:36:04 GMT
It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.
Chris Mason: Greenland and Ukraine point to Trump's head-spinning unpredictability
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:06:51 GMT
This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.
Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:13:08 GMT
US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.
The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:59:30 GMT
The White House has said that 'utilising the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal'
Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:10 GMT
Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.
Learner drivers face longer wait for tests and a lower drink-drive limit
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:52:28 GMT
Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.
UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:30:55 GMT
The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.
Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:29:03 GMT
Concern is growing among supporters the bill won't pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.
Police told wrong family teen had died in crash
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:36 GMT
South Yorkshire Police says it mixed up the identities of the teen with another male in the car.
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:20:15 GMT
Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.
