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Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat
At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
Chris Mason: Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer
The row over Greenland risked uprooting the PM's carefully cultivated relationship with the US president.
Lords back UK social media ban for under-16s
It comes as the government looks into its own potential ban, with a consultation closing in the summer.
Seven more countries agree to join Trump's Board of Peace
Seven Muslim-majority countries accept an invitation to Trump's new organisation, while Russia's Putin says he's considering joining.
Blockbusters, battles and Brits: Hollywood gears up for Oscar nominations
Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are all in contention this year.
Starmer warned of Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down
Former minister Justin Madders tells the BBC Labour must stick to its pledge to cap ground rents.
Ex-intelligence officer in Austria's biggest spy trial for years
Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents.
Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before US Congress in Epstein probe
The convicted sex trafficker has previously said she would decline to answer questions unless she is granted immunity.
Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink
Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.
US allies won't forget Trump Greenland crisis
Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.
Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room for speech
Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.
Jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe's leaders
The ball is in the court of European leaders ahead of Thursday's emergency EU meeting in Brussels, writes Nick Beake.
Credit card plan would be a 'disaster', JP Morgan boss warns
Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit.
I was a hostage negotiator for 10 years - this is what it taught me about parenting
Nicky Perfect shares three practical tricks she learnt which will help you handle daily parenting battles.
Why Sydney is preserving thousands of flowers after deadly Bondi attack
As Australia mourns the Bondi shooting victims, volunteers have been preserving tributes left in their honour.
Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards
The actor stars in The Beauty, which explores the negative impact of a world full of beautiful people.
Tetchy and emotional exchanges as Harry in court for what could be last time
The Duke of Sussex's manner showed how personal this was to him, delivering terse and sometimes tense answers.
The Papers: 'Trump hails Greenland deal' and 'All I want is a piece of ice'
Donald Trump's announcement that he has reached an agreement with Nato allies on Greenland dominates Thursday's front pages.
We were lied to, demeaned and smeared, say hospital inquiry families
The families call for those responsible for the issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow to be held to account.
Watch: Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora from space
Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years.
Massive winter storm expected to bury much of US in snow and ice
Officials, including airport authorities in several major cities, are warning travellers to brace for significant delays amid the severe winter weather.
Israeli strike in Gaza kills three journalists, first responders say
Another eight Palestinians were killed by Israeli artillery and gunfire across Gaza on Wednesday, according to medics.
Texas jury clears police officer for Uvalde school shooting response
Adrian Gonzales was cleared of abandoning and endangering students during the 2022 mass shooting, which left 19 children and two teachers dead.
Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominate Brit Award nominations
A new wave of pop stars lead the shortlist, while Pulp pick up their first nomination in 30 years.
US to transfer Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq
The move comes as Syrian government forces take control of north-eastern areas where Kurdish-led forces have long controlled.
Australia's opposition coalition splits after row over hate speech laws
The disagreement over hate speech laws has reignited questions about Sussan Ley's leadership.
Man fakes pilot badge to score hundreds of free flights, officials say
Prosecutors allege the 33-year-old man created a fake badge to rake in free flights on US airlines - and at one point even asked to sit in the cockpit.
UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.
Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record
The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.
Ex-Labour minister quits as MP, paving way for Andy Burnham return
Greater Manchester MP Andrew Gwynne says he is stepping down due to "significant ill health".
What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland
Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island.
Liz Hurley tells court microphones put on window in 'brutal' invasion of privacy
The actress is one of seven high-profile claimants that allege the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday committed "grave breaches of privacy", which the publisher denies.
Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios
The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.
Two charged after funeral firm collapse leaves 46,000 out of pocket
About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.
From Hamnet to One Battle After Another - the nominees list in full
This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.
Wunmi Mosaku's rise from Manchester estate to nod for best supporting actress
Actress Wunmi Mosaku is nominated for an Oscar for her role as Annie in the vampire horror Sinners.
What happened to the 200 Victorian shoes that washed up on a beach?
The black leather boots are thought to date back to the early 1900s and were discovered by volunteers cleaning up rock pools.
Rapid rollback of Kurdish-led forces reshapes Sharaa's Syria
The retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Trump ratcheted up the Greenland rhetoric - but has he been talked down?
Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.
Watch: Footage captures moment NZ landslide starts in Mount Maunganui
An Australian tourist describes seeing one of the landslides behind him and running from it.
Woman 'killed, dismembered and buried her partner'
Anna Podedworna denies the murder of Izabela Zablocka, who had been missing since 2010, a court hears.
Minister angry at being told troubled Ajax armoured vehicle was 'safe'
The defence minister claims he wasn't made fully aware of issues which led to 35 people falling ill.
Man died in fall tying Union flags to lampposts
Paul Lumber was putting up flags in Bristol when he fell and suffered a fatal head injury.
Delight at return of cat stolen by delivery driver
Doorbell footage caught the delivery man picking up the cat and walking off from a house in Elland.
Bournemouth Echo
'This madness must end': Anger over proposed tax increase
A PAIR of BCP councillors have slammed “unprecedented and unjustified” council tax increases that will affect residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
What happened when one of the fiercest storms hit Dorset?
The darkening skies quickly gave way to an all-out meteorological onslaught of rain and hurricane-force winds.
Sandbanks restaurant wants revamp and extended opening hours
A SANDBANKS restaurant wants to extend its opening hours and revamp its facilities.
Poole coastguard callout after fisherman got into trouble
Poole Coastguard was called out to an incident in the early hours of Tuesday morning after a person was reported to be in the water near Holes Bay.
'Filled with fun': Here & Now 'everything you'd expect from a Steps musical'
BOLD, a little bit brash, and positively bouncing with energy – Here & Now is everything you'd expect from a musical featuring the bubblegum pop back catalogue of Steps.
In The Dock: Thief stole goods from pet shop
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'A place that belongs to everyone': New saunas to open on Boscombe beach
The Saltwater Sauna's newest site will be opening at Boscombe beach this spring.
'It's a really positive movement': Hairdresser expands free community services
A hairdresser who started a project providing free haircuts for the community is expanding her services across the area.
Firefighter union vows to fight on as eight fire stations put at risk of closure
UNIONISTS have vowed to fight on as eight fire stations are at risk of closure in Dorset and Wiltshire
Cherries can begin work on stadium expansion as enabling works approved
THE enabling works for the Cherries’ Vitality Stadium expansion plans have been approved by BCP Council.
Vitality Stadium expansion plans discussed by council - as it happened
Updates as the eastern BCP planning committee are set to rule on the plans for enabling works for AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium expansion plans.
Teenager who drowned in Dorset sea rescue among those honoured for bravery by King
AN 18-year-old who drowned after he rescued relatives from the sea in Dorset has been described as 'the life and soul of the party' as he received a posthumous bravery award
Torrential rain expected in Bournemouth today after weather warning issued
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are facing another day of torrential rain after the Met Office issued a weather warning.
Failed asylum seeker to be sentenced for rape of woman in Bournemouth
A man is to be sentenced at court for raping a woman in her own home after his crying victim made a secret recording of the attack.
Coastguard called to harbour following emergency incident
The coastguard was called to Poole Harbour following an incident with a wing foiler in difficulty.
'Animalistic' man raped woman despite repeated protests
AN ‘ANIMALISTIC’ man who raped a woman while she protested was caught after she recorded the ordeal, a court has heard.
Guy Ritchie wants to build two barns at £9m Wiltshire home he bought with Madonna
The director of a large number of hit films has submitted an application to Wiltshire Council seeking permission to build new storage barns in the grounds of Ashcombe House, near Tollard Royal.
Driver in two-vehicle collision suspected of cloned plate and failing to stop
DRIVERS of a car involved in two vehicle collision is suspected to have a cloned number plate and failed to stop at the scene.
Warning as more cars targeted by thieves
AUTHORITIES have issued fresh guidance to help protect residents after reporting an increase in vehicle crime across the area.
Ancient tradition brought back to life in New Forest
The Green Man Association of the New Forest hosted a wassail at the New Forest Cider Farm.
Lyndhurst teen runner on the rise after breakthrough season
Leah Johnson, 19, from Lyndhurst, claimed her first major senior title just three months after joining the University of Winchester’s Elite Sports Programme.
Ringwood care home chef graduates from culinary academy
Boris Borisov, chef at Moors Manor Care Home in Ringwood, graduates Barchester Healthcare’s Chef Academy, praised for culinary skills and resident care.
Care home rolls out the red carpet for Hollywood-themed celebration
The Lindsay Bupa Care Home is inviting local community members to join them for a Hollywood themed celebration on Friday, January 30.
Installing water meter can cut bills, South West Water says
South West Water is encouraging customers to consider a free water meter as a way to monitor usage, reduce waste and potentially lower bills.
Major improvements to Yeatman Hospital unveiled following £170k donation
Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne unveils £170k refurb funded by friends group, with upgraded clinics, new reception, wellbeing space, and local artwork.
Care home celebrates team who bring daily joy to residents' lives
A care home is celebrating the team who bring daily joy and connection to residents’ lives.
Pupils learn about rare butterflies and iconic landmark in outreach visit
The National Trust spent the day with pupils at Cerne Abbas First School, sharing stories of the Cerne Abbas Giant and the wildlife on the chalk grassland.
Legendary musical to tour UK with stops in Bournemouth
A multi-award-winning musical Blood Brothers is touring the UK this Spring, with a stop scheduled at the Bournemouth Pavilion.
Bestselling author Zoe Blaskey to speak at baby and toddler event
Best-selling author, Zoe Blaskey, is set to speak at a popular Dorset attraction this month.
Doing this on a finance application could see you breaking the law, expert warns
Research has revealed that nearly one in four Brits (24%) admit they have intentionally lied when applying for a personal finance product
Ovo to pay £2.77m in compensation after warm home discount delays
The penalty comes after nearly 12,000 vulnerable OVO customers faced delays in receiving support through the Warm Home Discount scheme
Government
Domestic Energy Efficiency (Call for Evidence) Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to issue a call for evidence relating to the promotion and funding of the installation of domestic energy efficiency measures; to require the Secretary of State to publish a response to the evidence received; and for connected purposes.
Removal of Peerages Bill
A Bill to make provision about the removal of peerages in certain circumstances; to provide that the removal of a peerage removes any right to sit in the House of Lords; and for connected purposes.
Rail Passengers’ Charter Bill
A Bill to establish a Rail Passengers’ Charter, setting out certain guarantees and targets in relation to the provision of passenger rail services; to make provision for penalties for failures to comply with the Charter; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Pin graduates to Mercedes development role
F1 ACADEMY champion Doriane Pin is increasing her duties with the Mercedes F1 team as she becomes one of their Development Drivers for 2026.
‘F1 The Movie' gets four Oscar nominations
Smash hit F1 The Movie has received no fewer than four nominations for the upcoming Academy Awards (Oscars).
All you need to know about Ferrari
After a tricky season in 2025, will Ferrari’s fortunes improve for 2026?
All you need to know about Alpine
After ending 2025 at the bottom of the Teams’ Championship, can Alpine bounce back in 2026?
Have Mercedes pioneered a left-field solution with the W17?
The renders Mercedes have released of their new W17 challenger show a distinctive design, especially around the rear three-quarters with a lower bodywork which kinks upwards at the rear in stark contrast to the extreme downwash bodyworks seen on the other 2026 cars so far seen. However, this is a computerised render and not the real thing, so it’s difficult to try to read too much into it.
McLaren reaffirm ‘equal opportunities’ for Norris and Piastri in 2026
Andrea Stella has reaffirmed that McLaren will continue to provide “equal opportunities” to both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in 2026, with the Team Principal stating that the squad will “keep racing the McLaren way”.
Check out every angle of Mercedes’ new livery for 2026
Mercedes are the latest F1 team to reveal their 2026 livery design ahead of the new season.
Mercedes reveal first images of the W17
Mercedes have unveiled the first images of their 2026 challenger, featuring a new livery in their iconic colours.
Why McLaren won't run on day one of Barcelona Shakedown
McLaren have revealed that they are planning to run from either the second or third day – rather than starting on day one – of the upcoming Barcelona Shakedown, while the squad have also predicted that their new car will not change drastically between that first run and the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Windows Central
Halo: Campaign Evolved devs say its first-ever PS5 release of Xbox's flagship is a chance to grow its community — "We don't and we won't take it lightly"
While Halo: Campaign Evolved's availability on PS5 is seen as controversial by some, its devs view it as a chance to grow and connect the franchise's community.
Xbox's Clockwork Revolution is its dev's "most ambitious title, probably by a factor of 10" — it sounds like the RPG of my dreams, and probably yours too
The next RPG coming from Xbox and inXile Entertainment is Clockwork Revolution, and its lead dev says it's the studio's "most ambitious title" yet.
Microsoft unveils wave of new Windows 11 features in Paint and Notepad — with better Markdown support and a new AI Color Book mode coming soon
Microsoft has unveiled a selection of new features coming to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11 soon that bring new AI capabilities and quality of life improvements. Here's the lowdown.
Another Windows 11 issue breaks apps and causes crashes — and I'm not talking about the error code 0x803f8001
Windows 11 apps are crashing thanks to a cloud-storage bug in the latest patch, proving that even basic file saving is now a gamble.
Ubisoft kills 6 games, delays 7, and lays off devs as it kicks off a "major reset" — "While these decisions are difficult, they are necessary"
As part of a huge "major reset," Ubisoft has canceled six games, delayed seven, laid developers off, and reorganized its teams into "Creative Houses."
“Engineers don’t write code anymore” — Anthropic CEO says AI is about to eat the entire profession
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims "we might be 6-12 months away from models doing all of what software engineers do end-to-end."
Newegg is making it easy to buy a new gaming rig before prices really get out of hand — 6 top NVIDIA RTX pre-built PC deals starting at $999
RAM and SSD prices are making it nearly impossible to build a new PC for a realistic price, but you can still find pre-built systems on sale. I picked the six top deals on NVIDIA RTX PCs available now at Newegg's anniversary sale.
What's next for Windows 11 in 2026? First look at new features arriving in the coming months
Microsoft has more features, enhancements, and AI planned for Windows 11 users this year. Here's a first look at all the upcoming features we know are in the works.
Windows 11 update KB5074109 is breaking systems — Microsoft says uninstall it ASAP. Here's how.
Windows 11 update KB5074109 is causing app failures, Outlook hangs, and black screens. If you're experiencing any issues, here's how to uninstall the January 2026 update to revert to a known good state.
Microsoft is deploying its cloud and AI technology to the Mercedes F1 team from the start of the 2026 season
Microsoft will continue to be a partner in F1, but from 2026 is switching allegiance from Alpine, and moving further up the grid with Mercedes.
10 essential maintenance tips to keep your Windows 11 PC running longer — reduce slowdowns and reclaim performance
PC components are getting expensive. In this guide, I'll show you the best maintenance tips help you reduce hardware wear, reclaim performance, and keep your computer running longer.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 maintains top spot in sales for November and December, but fails to dethrone Battlefield 6 for year-to-date sales
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has enjoyed solid momentum despite drama around its launch, but Xbox Game Pass has muddied the overall performance picture.
Secretlab’s new Pokémon drop is pure Gen 1 nostalgia — and my wallet is already screaming.
Secretlab's Titan Evo goes full Pokémaniac with new Pikachu, Gengar, and Eevee designs that prove genwunner nostalgia is still the ultimate sales pitch.
Intel's 12th Gen "Alder Lake" chips are end-of-life — A solid processor generation, but it wasn't enough to overtake AMD
Intel's "Alder Lake" generation of desktop CPUs is slated for discontinuance roughly five years after launch. Here's what you need to know about the end-of-life process.
One of the best OLED gaming laptops from last year is a bargain in 2026 — Lenovo's RTX 5060 winner offers great specs and an OLED display that are 100% worth the money
Newegg is celebrating its 25th anniversary by offering a rare discount on the Lenovo Legion 5i, a gaming laptop praised by Tom's Hardware for its superb performance, OLED display, and sleek design.
OpenAI is rumored to debut a type of AI-powered earbuds later this year — the ChatGPT maker is already working closely with Apple's former designer Jony Ive
OpenAI is reportedly slated to announce its first device in the second half of 2026. Multiple reports suggest that it could be earbuds with advanced AI capabilities.
4 laptop features I expect will get worse as big brands contend with rising memory and storage costs — Can you live without them?
Laptop prices are projected only to rise in 2026, and the big brands are undoubtedly analyzing their products to find ways to offset the costs of memory and storage.
Only 17 people have Call of Duty: Warzone's rarest reward — but reaction shows there's still a lack of player trust
Raven, the Activision studio behind Call of Duty: Warzone, has finally revealed just how few people have achieved the win streak rewards in Season 01 Reloaded. It's not many.
Watch out, Google: OpenAI could generate $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2030 — but the ChatGPT maker is still in danger of facing bankruptcy by 2027
Analysts predict that OpenAI could generate up to $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2025 if it executes the strategy properly.
Storage is the next PC component to disappear — Here's what to buy before it does, with prices as low as $0.08/GB
Storage prices are expected to continue rising as global NAND supply can't keep up with demand. There's still a window in which you can stock up on extra TBs before things really get bad.
Laffgaff
Who is Mr. Krabs’ primary business rival in Spongebob SquarePants?
Sheldon J. Plankton.
Bad Dentist
I told my dentist he isn't very good as his job. The tooth hurts.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #26.04: Mint 22.3 Released, Stallman is Back, Ubuntu's Snap Store Under Attack and More
Much awaited Linux Mint 22.3 is here but what's going on with Ubuntu?
I Ran the Famed Affinity Designer on Linux. Here's How It Went
While compatibility isn't perfect, it's sufficient for getting a feel of the program (if that's your desire) and even potentially for using it to do real work.
FreeBSD is a No-Go for KDE's Plasma Login Manager
Not everyone will be happy with this.
Espressif Launches "Radio Co-Processor" ESP32-E22
The new SoC comes loaded with some utility-focused bits. Engineering samples are available right now.
Open Source Project LLVM Says Yes to AI-Generated Code, But Not Without Conditions
The new "human in the loop" policy holds contributors accountable for reviewing and understanding all AI-assisted submissions.