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epa12671534 SpaceX and xAI CEO Elon Musk speaks during a panel discussion during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, 22 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER

Elon Musk says he is an alien in front of crowd at Davos

World January 23, 2026 By Sarah Ping

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 22: Business person Elon Musk delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2026. (Photo by Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Elon Musk's awkward Greenland joke fails to land at Davos

World January 22, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

President Donald Trump, left, and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speak during a summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Starmer told Trump where to stick his threats - and reaped the rewards

World January 23, 2026 By Pablo O'Hana

epa12671130 US President Donald Trump leaves at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, 22 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/LAURENT GILLIERON

The US is now seeking 'regime change' in yet another country

World January 22, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

President Donald Trump, right, meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a meeting on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

What does Trump’s Greenland deal look like?

World January 22, 2026 By Herbie Russell

Danish soldiers during shooting practice at an undisclosed location in Greenland.

Trump won't get control of Greenland under new Nato deal, Foreign Secretary confirms

Politics January 22, 2026 By Craig Munro

Keir Starmer speaking at the PMQs

Starmer says he ‘will not yield’ to Trump after Greenland row

Politics January 21, 2026 By Craig Munro

Donald Trump compared to the Very Hungry Caterpillar over his threats to seize Greenland

World January 21, 2026 By James Keegan

US President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

Trump warns the world will 'find out' how far he'll go to get Greenland

World January 21, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

FILE PHOTO: King Charles III (left) with US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, before formally bidding farewell to the president on day two of their state visit to the UK, September 18, 2025. Aaron Chown/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Could King Charles be the UK's 'secret weapon' when dealing with Trump?

UK January 20, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly Edwin Poots (L) poses with US President Donald Trump (C) and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) (R) at the Friends of Ireland Luncheon at the US Capitol in Washington DC, USA, 12.

Top Trump ally sides with Starmer over Greenland hours after president's tantrum

Politics January 20, 2026 By Craig Munro

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danish Defence Command/UPI/Shutterstock (16368373b) Soldiers from the Danish army take part in live-fire training after their arrival in Greenland, on Sunday, 18 January 2026. The Danish military is working to intensify its activities in and around Greenland in close cooperation with its NATO allies, amid threats by U.S. President Trump to take control of the island of Greenland. The Danish Military Deploys to Greenland - 19 Jan 2026

Could Trump's Greenland threats actually end Nato?

World January 19, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

How will Donald Trump?s latest tariffs impact your wallet? picture: Getty/ Metro

How will Donald Trump's latest tariffs impact your wallet?

UK January 20, 2026 By Josh Milton

I asked Keir Starmer how he can stop Greenland row hitting the UK cost of living

Politics January 19, 2026 By Craig Munro

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Map shows why Donald Trump wants to seize Greenland

US January 20, 2026 By Luke Alsford

President Donald Trump walks to Marine One for departure from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump says Greenland shouldn't be Danish just because 'a boat landed there 300 years ago'

US January 19, 2026 By Luke Alsford

Vanessa Williams sings the National Anthem before the game between the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the 2026 NBA London Game on January 18, 2026 at The 02 Arena in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heckler yells 'leave Greenland alone' during US national anthem at London NBA game

UK January 20, 2026 By Josh Milton

An aerial view of a small town and icy mountains in Greenland.

Towers of ice and B-52 fighter jets: what it's really like to visit Greenland

Travel January 19, 2026 By Alice Murphy

A protester wears the Anti-MAGA cap ''Nu det NUUK!'' during a demonstration under the slogans 'hands off Greenland' and 'Greenland for Greenlanders' at City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 17, 2026. (Photo credit: Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/NurPhoto/Shutterstock )

Greenlanders hijack MAGA hats with their own message to Donald Trump

World January 22, 2026 By Josh Milton

President Trump Tours Ford Rouge Complex In Michigan

Donald Trump refuses to say if he'll use military force to take over Greenland

Politics January 20, 2026 By Luke Alsford