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Trump says US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from taking it
We will do it "the easy way" or "the hard way", he said, but Denmark says the territory is not for sale.
Iran leader says protesters are vandals trying to please Trump
The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say. Trump told reporters on Friday that Iran was in "big trouble'.
Video emerges of Minneapolis shooting filmed by ICE agent who opened fire
The clip shows the moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street.
Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
Night of Swiss ski bar fire 'apocalyptic', woman tells Crans-Montana memorial
A woman named Marie who was in a bar opposite Le Constellation helped the injured as they ran from the flames.
'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.
Why are there huge protests going on in Iran?
Anti-government protests in Iran have continued for the 13th consecutive day.
Trump's warning looms over protests response
Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to intervene.
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah at centre of protest chants
BBC News Persian profiles the former crown prince who is once again seeking a role in shaping his country's future.
Watch: Buildings in Tehran set on fire as demonstrations spread
In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.
How a friend request led a beauty queen to uncover Scotland's most prolific catfish
Abbie Draper spent a decade trying to expose the person pretending to be hospital doctor David Graham.
The Papers: 'Regime teeters in Tehran' and 'Clearing the heir'
A number of the papers splash on the ongoing demonstrations across Iran.
Romance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war'
Tumbling marriage and birth rates are shaping the future of a country whose population was already falling.
Doctors said I might not make my second birthday with muscle disease SMA. Now I'm 25
The BBC's Ben Morris describes living with spinal musclar atrophy, after Little Mix's Jessy Nelson spoke about it.
Fidget spinners, filters and carefree fun. What's behind 2016 nostalgia?
Fidget spinners, filters and feeds that worked. Why are young people pining to go back a decade?
'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month on
Some say they've lost interest in social media since the ban, while others say nothing has changed.
Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".
We've battled through Scotland's snow every single day of 2026
BBC Scotland News reporter Ken Banks takes a look back at what life has been like in Aberdeen's snow.
Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is coming, what do we know so far?
After 37 films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe needed an antidote to "superhero fatigue".
'An attack on women's dignity': Walls whitewashed after silhouettes defaced in Indian city
The brightly coloured murals in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh state were part of a project to beautify the city.
'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.
It was -6C and I thought I had place to sleep - but hotel refused me for being homeless
Calumn Donaghey arrived to check-in at the Oxford Road hotel only to be rejected for being homeless.
Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'
Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.
Concerns over Bakerl0.0 line advertiser's rebrand
Some signs at Bakerloo line Tube stations are changed as part of a Heineken 0.0 advertising deal.
Iran medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as protests continue
There were signs authorities were intensifying their crackdown as protests continued.
Starmer has kept Trump on side - but is it coming back to bite him?
The PM’s increasingly assertive opponents are set on turning one of his few sweet spots sour.
Man dies after tree falls onto caravan during Storm Goretti
Police say a man in his 50s died in the incident in Helston during Storm Goretti.
Where does latest Traitors showdown rank in show's most explosive moments?
We look at whether the recent confrontation between two contestants on The Traitors goes down as the most dramatic ever.
Greenlanders fear for future as island embroiled in geopolitical storm
Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.
South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia
The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.
Swiss search souls and question government after ski resort fire
The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.
Paramedic and police officer seriously hurt while attending crash
Three men are arrested after paramedics and police are injured while attending an earlier crash.
Protester climbs onto balcony of Iranian embassy in London
The Met Police says it is aware of a demonstration in front of the building and additional officers have been deployed.
Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m
Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.
Romance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war'
Tumbling marriage and birth rates are shaping the future of a country whose population was already falling.
My cousin took his own life after placing 600 bets in an hour
Natalie Ashton's cousin Lee Adams killed himself after placing hundreds of bets online in an hour.
Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is coming, what do we know so far?
After 37 films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe needed an antidote to "superhero fatigue".
Rescuers race to find dozens missing in deadly Philippines landfill collapse
The landslide happened when a mountain of rubbish collapsed at a landfill site in the central Philippines.
'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.
Night of Swiss ski bar fire 'apocalyptic', woman tells Crans-Montana memorial
A woman named Marie who was in a bar opposite Le Constellation helped the injured as they ran from the flames.
Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'
Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.
Charlotte Church says she would be dead without dad's help
Charlotte Church says her father James is terminally ill with rare blood disorder, amyloidosis.
Teen secures Guinness World Records title for Jellycat toys collection
Hope Roberts, 19, from Bedford, has been awarded the Guinness title for her Jellycat collection.
I couldn't believe I had a heart attack at 24
Faye Greenwood and Ailbhe Lower, from Lewes, are urging young people to understand the symptoms.
Bournemouth Echo
'Explore diverse selection of vans': Hendy opens new multi-brand van centre in Dorset
A NEW dedicated van centre has opened its doors in Dorset where businesses will get the opportunity to explore, test drive and purchase new Kia vans.
High street retailer confirms store closure date this month
A HIGH street fashion retailer has confirmed the closure date of its Poole town centre store.
Asbestos and rubbish exposed on popular Dorset beach after sea defence removal
A POPULAR Dorset beach has been turned into what residents describe as an “eyesore” after the removal of sea defences exposed an old rubbish dump, washing decades of waste including asbestos onto the shoreline.
Rail crossing closure 'not linked to future plans for access'
RESIDENTS are warned a popular crossing at Wareham rail station will be closed next week while work is carried out.
Concern for Dorset-London transport link after service axed
Campaigners are growing concerned for the state of rural coach links to major cities from Dorset after a London link was axed
Urgent appeal to find missing man
Police searching for a missing man from Spetisbury near Blandford are appealing for information from the public to help find him.
Update on search for man missing since Friday morning
A update has been issued in police efforts to locate a man who has been missing since Friday morning.
Mother slams 'idiot' brothers after 90mph crash left daughter with critical injuries
Two 'idiot' brothers who left a teenage girl critically injured while racing each other at 90mph on the Sandbanks peninsula have escaped prison.
Apple customers receiving fake iPhones despite buying from company website
TWO men in Poole were left shocked and frustrated after buying genuine iPhones from Apple but receiving counterfeit fakes instead.
3 winter sun escapes from Bournemouth Airport in January for less than £100
Bournemouth Airport has a number of destinations you can fly to in January 2026 that have weather close to 20C and cost under £100
Volunteers raise nearly £6k for charity recycling old Christmas trees
Volunteers from a community group in Christchurch raised nearly £6,000 for a palliative care charity collecting and recycling old Christmas trees this January.
MP launches photo campaign to celebrate area's beauty
Residents of Mid Dorset and North Poole are being invited to share what they love most about their home in a new campaign launched by MP Vikki Slade.
In The Dock: Driver caught using phone fined more than £600
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Full-throttle celebration' of rock royalty coming to town
She Will Rock You is a stadium-style show featuring "soaring vocals, blistering guitar solos, stunning costumes and an amazing light show - with fire".
Daily Echo Community Champion of the Year Awards seeking top volunteers
Across our communities there are people quietly giving their time and energy to make life better for others – organising activities, supporting local groups, helping charities to thrive and stepping in wherever an extra pair of hands is needed.
GP network set to give Dorset surgeries a 'stronger voice'
The Dorset General Practice Alliance is set to give surgeries a 'stronger voice' after becoming a community interest company.
Diversity to thrill with two performances in Bournemouth
Diversity return to Bournemouth as part of their major new tour of the UK and Ireland this spring.
Bournemouth mini golf course launching social club
An indoor crazy golf course in Bournemouth is launching a January social club.
Warning over antifreeze poisoning in pets and the symptoms to look out for
Animal charity Blue Cross has issued a warning about the dangers of antifreeze to pets.
Drivers told to report shoppers at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl & more over car park rule
Drivers are being urged to report fellow motorists who may break car park rules at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and other major UK supermarkets.
'Do not eat': Lidl, Waitrose, Tesco, Poundland & more UK supermarkets issue recalls
Items sold at Lidl, Waitrose, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, B&M and Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.
Martin Lewis explains how to boost your chance of £100 Nationwide Fairer Share payout
Martin Lewis has shares his advice for anyone hoping to pick up a Nationwide Fairer Share bonus this year, which is previous years has been £100.
Formula 1
Audi run 2026 car on track for the first time
Audi have given their new F1 car its debut track run ahead of the team’s first official season in 2026, with the squad holding a filming day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
F1 drivers who bounced back after dropping off the grid
As Yuki Tsunoda finds himself without a race seat in 2026, F1.com relives the comeback stories of the drivers who returned to the grid after previously losing their spot.
Windows Central
Ubisoft confirms The Division 3 "is in production," and "it's shaping up to be a monster" — its impact will rival the beloved original game, says dev
Ubisoft and Massive have confirmed that The Division 3 is in production, and that they're "working extremely hard" on the upcoming RPG shooter.
Windows Central's Best of CES 2026 awards: Our favorite devices announced this year
These are the very best devices shown at CES 2026 this year, from laptops and desktops to innovative new hardware.
Larian CEO Swen Vincke says it isn't using generative AI for Divinity art anymore, but it's still experimenting with it — "We're trying things out across departments"
According to Larian CEO Swen Vincke, it's no longer using generative AI for Divinity concept art. That doesn't mean the studio isn't still experimenting with it, though.
Microsoft's first Windows 11 preview build of 2026 brings more Copilot+ PC features to everyone — here's what's new
Microsoft's first new preview build of Windows 11 for 2026 is packing a handful of Copilot additions, along with a new mobile Resume feature and more.
The Fallout event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a set a precedent — and leaves last year's shenanigans a distant memory
Whatever you think of Call of Duty from the outside, from the inside, the new Fallout event is how these should be done. With actual content.
Steam Deck faces a new rival — SteamOS Legion Go 2's premium hardware should run games Valve's gaming handheld cannot
A SteamOS variant of Lenovo's flagship Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC is launching this year. It offers premium specs compared to the Steam Deck to play some games Valve's devices cannot handle.
Minecraft is getting cuter with its first update of the year, and you can already try out the new baby mobs
Mojang Studios has already begun testing the first new features included in Minecraft's first 2026 update, with adorable baby versions of our favorite mobs.
Diablo 4 drops its biggest skill check to all players soon — can you beat your friends?
Diablo 4 Season 11 introduces the Tower, a new timed dungeon and leaderboard challenge arriving with Patch 2.5.2 on January 12
This year's gaming handheld war rages over premium hardware — but what we really need are weird and affordable devices
I'd argue that gaming handheld PCs finally hit their stride and became mainstream in 2025. Now, as we start the new year, I want to see some fun and weird handheld designs to shake things up.
Laffgaff
What is the only Australian state without the letter S in its name?
Victoria.
Barber Detective
What do you call a barber who is also a detective? Sherlock Combs.
Itsfoss
The Open Source Diary App for Android That Organizes Your Life on a Timeline
A well-designed diary app that keeps your data private, works offline, and respects your freedom.