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Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said the bloc has "no interest to pick a fight, but we will hold our ground".
Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler
I do not want to reconcile with my family, says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.
The hospitals where waiting times are getting worse. Is yours one of them?
Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year.
UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
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: Valentino's life and work - and the stars who shared his journey
His creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.
Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have nowhere to hide, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
Australia parliament votes on tighter gun controls after Bondi shooting
Parliament is also debating hate speech reforms after last month's deadly attack on a Jewish festival.
Northern Lights illuminate UK skies in hues of pink and green
The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth's atmosphere.
Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash
Pedro Sanchez announces three days of mourning after at least 40 people died in Sunday's collision in southern Spain.
Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours
Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.
Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares
Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.
Steve Rosenberg: Russia gloats over Greenland tensions
The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.
'Anger is healthy': Why women are smashing stuff up for fun
Why a reportedly growing number of women are paying to smash up old TVs and furniture in rage rooms.
Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair
The Marvel star plays a detective with 90 minutes to prove to an AI judge he did not murder his wife.
Ros Atkins on...President Trump's year in numbers
Executive orders, pardons, trips and Truth Social posts - the BBC’s Analysis Editor breaks down Donald Trump’s first year back in office, in numbers.
'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours
Lachlan Lindsay and Hazel Dempster were both diagnosed with brain tumours as children.
The Papers: 'Brooklyn goes nuclear' and UK teenagers 'face social media ban'
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's statement on his strained relationship with his parents features prominently on Tuesday's papers.
Goodbye gator, see you later: San Francisco mourns its beloved albino alligator
California names a street after reptile Claude, who won millions of hearts with his albinism.
Jacob Alon crowned Brits Critics' Choice winner
The Scottish folk singer edges out Sienna Spiro and Rose Gray to claim the prestigious prize.
Over a hundred vehicles pile up on motorway after crash
Jack-knifed trucks were left strewn across the road after heavy snow in Ottawa Country, Michigan.
Forensic evidence to be re-examined in review of Lin and Megan Russell murder case convictions
Mother and daughter Lin and Megan Russell were killed back in 1996, while another daughter survived.
Traitors star Jessie 'on a high' after raising stammer awareness
The hair stylist hopes to continue to break down barriers after she won many hearts on the reality show.
UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'
The US president says it is "another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired".
Chinese mega-embassy approved by government after debate over security risks
Critics of the project - including some Labour MPs - warn it could pose a security risk.
The bombshell claims in Brooklyn Beckham's post - from wedding dress drama to 'hijacked' first dance
The 26-year-old made a series of allegations in a six-page Instagram post on Monday.
Lucy Letby will not face further criminal charges
Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms for murder and attempted murder.
Prince Harry 'clutching at straws' with claim against Mail publisher, court told
The publisher says it has presented 'a pattern of legitimate sourcing' in its defence against alleged unlawful information gathering.
Watch: Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools
The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.
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.
Russell Brand granted bail after two further sexual offence charges
The comedian and actor was charged with one more count of rape and one of sexual assault.
France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK
The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.
Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders
Experts tell BBC what to read into private messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders that have been shared publicly .
Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler
Who is Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham?
Nicola Peltz Beckham is an actress and aspiring director who is the daughter of billionaires.
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.
Palestinian children's football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum
The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.
Chris Mason: Trump's Chagos dig poses massive strategic question for Starmer
The prime minister has built his foreign policy around being seen as a trustworthy ally of the US president.
The hospitals where waiting times are getting worse. Is yours one of them?
Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year.
Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer
It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.
Ukraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating after Russian strikes
President Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine.
Spain train crash recovery continues as investigators probe 'gap' in rail
Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside.
Man jailed for 10 years after chainsaw murder attempt on police officer
Albanian national Liridon Kastrati described the judge as a "terrorist" when the sentence was passed.
Welsh Tory kicked out of party for 'talking to Reform'
Conservative MS James Evans allegedly told a senior Tory he was thinking about defecting.
Man jailed for putting father's body in fridge
John Garrett O'Sullivan, 56, admitted preventing the lawful burial of his father, a retired orthodontist.
UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
Bournemouth Echo
'Clear failure of planning': Anger after gardens damaged by ice rink
A BCP councillor has slammed a "clear failure of planning" after Bournemouth Gardens were left damaged by a winter ice rink that was never given planning permission.
In The Dock: Man secretly recorded under people's clothes
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Re-opened youth club goes from strength to strength
Turlin Moor Youth Club was closed in Autumn 2023, but is thriving once more after being taken over by the specialist SEND college South West Regional Assessment Centre (SWRAC).
Purbeck Film Festival is a 'god send' as it celebrates 30 years
An award winning actor has said the Purbeck Film Festival is a "god send for film makers" ahead of its 30 year anniversary
Plans to allow model aircraft flying submitted as part of Sopley Farm plans
Plans to allow model aircraft flying as part of proposed mixed use for Sopley Farm.
Inquest opens into death of young dad struck by car
An inquest has opened into the death of a man from Poole who was involved in a collision.
Temporary changes to bus stops in Westover Road, Bournemouth
BUS passengers in Bournemouth are being warned of temporary changes to stops on Westover Road as improvement works get under way later this month.
Man found dead at Swanage home
An inquest has opened after a man was found unresponsive
Premier Inn in Poole to get an extension
Premier Inn plans to add extra bedrooms and improve the restaurant to a hotel in Poole.
'To this day I do not know why it happened' says witness in manslaughter re-trial
THE FRIEND of a man who died from stab wounds in Bournemouth town centre said ‘to this day he does not know why the fatal fight broke out’, a court has heard.
Shock as centre found to be discharging sewage into river
A second source of sewage has been been found following an investigation into pollution levels in the Lymington River
New Forest thieves who tackled DPD driver for £4,000 of iPhones avoid jail
Two New Forest thieves have been handed suspended sentences after tackling a delivery driver to the ground and making off with £4,000 worth of iPhones.
Hospice's Christmas tree recycling scheme raises thousands
Oakhaven Hospice raised £4,000 through its Treecycle scheme, collecting more than 200 trees.
Tribute to 'beloved daughter' from Bournemouth who died aged 23
A tribute has been paid to a “deeply loved” daughter, sister and friend from Bournemouth who died aged 23.
Christchurch man wanted on driving offences arrested
A Christchurch man wanted in connection with alleged driving offences has been found and arrested.
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.
Primary school speak out after former headteacher barred for online child abuse chats
A PRIMARY school have said its children’s safety is an “absolute priority” after the former headteacher was barred for discussing child sexual abuse online.
Plans to convert Poole office block into two flats
Plans to convert an office in Poole into two flats has been submitted to BCP Council.
Russell Brand appears in court accused of two more sex offences
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has appeared in a UK court via video link from the US charged with two further sexual offences, including rape.
Former headteacher barred after discussing child abuse on fetish website
A FORMER headteacher has been barred after he was caught discussing sexually abusing children on a fetish website.
Premier Store, new home to Christchurch Post Office, applies for alcohol licence
THE new Premier store, where the Christchurch Post Office will be located, has applied for a license to be able to sell alcohol.
Man charged with multiple driving offences after incident involving dog
A man from New Milton has been charged with multiple offences after he reportedly failed to stop for police and was involved in collision with a dog being walked.
PICTURES: 'Awesome' Northern Lights shimmer over county
Residents across BCP, Dorset and the south of England were dazzled on Monday evening to a spectacle in the sky.
Russell Brand due to appear in court on two new sex charges
COMEDIAN and actor Russell Brand, who is already charged with raping a woman in Bournemouth, is set to appear in court charged with two further sexual offences.
Plans put in place for stalking victim after specialist unit moves swiftly
A unit dedicated to managing the county’s highest risk offenders for violence against women and girls (VAWG) has secured additional protection for a stalking victim.
Concern for welfare for woman, 38, reported missing in Poole
A WOMAN who was last seen in Sterte has been reported missing.
Call to make medical research into Parkinson's more diverse and inclusive
A Dorset MP is backing calls from Parkinson’s UK to encourage more people from a wide range of backgrounds to take part in medical research into the condition.
Moors Manor care home hosts falls prevention awareness
A care home hosted an evening of activities to increase awareness of how to prevent falls as well as the importance of remaining active.
New mum releases new book 'to help other parents feel less alone'
A new mum from Ferndown has published her first book.
Two businesses in Bournemouth area ranked among fastest growing in south west
A pair of Bournemouth-based businesses have been ranked among the fastest growing tech companies in the south west, according to The Sunday Times.
Cat makes full recovery after vets save leg shattered by gunshot
A cat owner has praised the Dorset veterinary team who saved her pet’s leg after a traumatic injury.
Charity issues plea for new volunteers in Dorset
The PSP Association seeks Dorset volunteers for its befriending service, supporting people with PSP and CBD. Apply now.
'We owe it to our children to get this right'
We need to talk about Antoine Semenyo. A superstar on the pitch, a gentleman off it, writes Tom Hayes.
Beloved staff member retires after 40 years at Poole academy
A staff member has taken retirement after four decades of dedicated service at a school in Poole.
Call for hosts as dementia service sees rise in demand for support
Dementia care service, The Filo Project, is calling for more hosts to help meet growing demand.
'It feels good to be back' - Warm welcome as foodbank reopens post-flood
A foodbank has reopened its doors following a devastating flood, with staff saying “it feels good to be back” as the community returns to give their warm welcome.
Dorset commuters prefer to live closer to work, new survey finds
Residents across Dorset is likely to ditch a long commute and would prefer to live within 10 miles of their workplace, new studies have revealed.
Diversity celebrated at colourful event at Dolphin Centre
Dorset Tamil Sangam celebrated the Pongal harvest festival in Poole.
Letter: 'Peaceful protest is a fundamental part of a free society'
I was deeply concerned to see the government vote through an amendment to the Public Order Act (January 14) that specifically targets protests against animal testing.
Letter: 'We need to protect fishing livelihoods'
IT'S BAD enough that Studland's Middle Beach is contaminated with waste including asbestos (all made worse from climate erosion) and that the National Trust could apparently have replaced the sea defences to avoid this contamination (Echo article 10.1.26).
Dorset schoolgirl given prestigious Royal Navy appointment
A cadet from Sherborne Girls School has been selected for one of the most prestigious youth appointments in the Royal Navy.
Police and Crime Commissioner joins Bournemouth MP in call over 'unsafe' e-scooters
A Bournemouth MP and the county's Police and Crime Commissioner have both raised concerns about the dangers of e-scooters in Bournemouth.
Coroner launches next of kin appeal
A next of kin appeal has been issued after a man died in Victoria Park
Formula 1
The first 10 F3 graduates to make it to Formula 1
From Arvid Lindblad to Yuki Tsunoda, meet the 10 Formula 3 graduates who went on to make the Formula 1 grid – and how F3 shaped their path to the pinnacle of motorsport.
Mercedes’ Director of Car Design John Owen to leave team
John Owen will depart his role as Director of Car Design at Mercedes later this year, having been a part of the team since 2007.
Aston Martin and Honda mark start of works partnership
Aston Martin and Honda celebrated the start of their works F1 partnership on Tuesday during a special pre-season event in Tokyo, Japan.
Windows Central
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 bottle cap event rewards brain rot — and I don't want to see another one
Call of Duty's latest leaderboard event doesn't crown a champion from the best players, it crowns the player who cheeses the system the most. I don't want another one.
Don’t Google the "Pocket Taco" while at work — but you need to check it out if you love retro gaming
GameSir’s new Pocket Taco controller targets retro fans with a clever vertical layout, though its name steals a bit of the spotlight.
Last years most addictive Xbox Game Pass title gets a major new update
Ball x Pit is getting a free new content drop with The Regal Update, launching January 26.
Adobe and other SaaS stocks are taking a beating — as traditional software companies struggle in the AI era 📉
Is the era of Photoshop over? The stock market seems unconvinced of many traditional SaaS companies offerings as artificial intelligence takes center stage.
Xbox Game Pass set for a strong end to January — Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Space Marine II, and more
Xbox Game Pass is set for a strong end to January 2026, with Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, and a varied line-up of new additions arriving across console, PC, and cloud.
"They can pay a 100% tariff, or they can build in America" — US Commerce Secretary issues warning to memory manufacturers as the global RAM crisis deepens
Following a groundbreaking ceremony at a new Micron memory manufacturing plant, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick issued a fresh warning to other memory makers.
WWE 2K26 rumors suggest WWE 2K25's The Island mode is returning and new match types are coming — including Inferno, I Quit, & 3 Stages of Hell matches
Insider Gaming has more exclusive details regarding WWE 2K26. Their sources suggest that WWE 2K25's controversial The Island mode is returning, and it will receive four new match types, some of which haven't been seen in a WWE game in over a decade.
Windows 11's reputation is at an all-time low
Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11, all the recent backlash around Microsoft and AI, and how the platform has evolved into something most people hate.
Microsoft's AI Chief says we'll have intimate AI companions within 5 years — they'll know us "deeply" and help us navigate our lives
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman believes everyone will have an AI companion within the next five years, forming a personal and intimate connection with it.
How Diablo 2 rewired my brain and redefined PC gaming forever — the past, present, and future of a legendary ARPG
Blizzard turns 35 this year, and among its accomplishments is the legendary ARPG, Diablo 2. The demon-slaying action is what turned me into a lifelong PC gamer, and its community is still going strong today. What does its future look like?
I raced to my PC to install this new PowerToys update — but its best new feature is one control away from greatness
Microsoft’s latest PowerToys update overhauled the Command Palette, but the new mouse wrapping feature is a toggle away from being a must-have.
A beefy Xbox Ally update from ASUS lets you avoid Microsoft's "Gaming Copilot" AI, alongside other enhancements
The Xbox Ally is getting better, as ASUS continues to iterate on the platform with BIOS and Armoury Crate updates.
A popular paid Cyberpunk VR mod has disappeared — CD Projekt Red issues a takedown for conflicting with the publisher’s fan content guidelines
CD PROJEKT RED has issued a takedown notice against a popular Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod created by Luke Ross after it was distributed behind a Patreon paywall. While the mod itself was widely praised, its paid access placed it in conflict with the publisher’s fan content guidelines.
The ultimate "must-have" brand for 2026 is Microsoft — but only if you’re a phishing scammer
Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks. New data reveals how attackers exploit the tech giant's dominance to steal user credentials.
OpenAI might torch $14 billion in 2026, hitting bankruptcy by next year — burning through wads of cash, can it keep its operations afloat?
OpenAI could make a $14 billion loss in 2026, primarily driven by infrastructure expansion, model training, research hiring, and compute costs.
Minecraft meets Hytale — a community mod is already making cross-play look possible with shared worlds, synced animations, and cross-game chat
A community-built mod is already making Minecraft and Hytale playable together, highlighting Hytale’s rapidly growing modding scene just days after its early access release.
007: First Light gets Xbox Play Anywhere support — allowing cross-saves and cross-buy allowance across the Xbox ecosystem
James Bond fans on Xbox can rejoice, for the upcoming Xbox version of 007: First Light will be getting Xbox Play Anywhere support, with full cross-buy and cross-save enabled.
NVIDIA-powered Windows on Arm laptops may finally be launching in 2026
A new supply chain report suggests that NVIDIA is finally getting ready to release its chips for Windows on Arm PCs, and sooner than you might expect.
Laffgaff
What color was added to the French flag during the French revolution?
White.
Stolen Beer Truck
BREAKING: Cop car runs into stolen beer truck. Police crack dozens of cases.
Itsfoss
Ubuntu's Snap Store is Under Siege from Scammers, and The Gates are Open
After years of crypto wallet theft, scammers have escalated to domain takeovers.