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The French leader drew attention for his rebuke of Trump's tariff threat - and also his choice of eyewear.
Tourist helicopter goes missing near volcano in Japan
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Trump doubles down on Greenland threats, saying there is 'no going back'
The US president is due to arrive at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he said there are "a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland".
Driver killed in Spain train crash days after high-speed collision
At least 37 people have been injured, five seriously, in a second crash, after Sunday's two-train collision in Andalusia.
Global markets on alert as Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
Woman who was groomed as teen 'insulted' after compensation claims denied
Fiona Goddard from Bradford says she feels "gaslit" as she sought compensation for abuse.
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A simple finger-prick blood test can find those at risk so they can get the right treatment.
Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life
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'It's harder to sell tickets': Grassroots music venues struggle to make profit
Thirty venues closed last year, and 6,000 staff were laid off as small venues saw their costs soar.
'It's harder to sell tickets': Grassroots music venues struggle to make profit
Thirty venues closed last year, and 6,000 staff were laid off as small venues saw their costs soar.
The Papers: Europe condemns Trump 'new colonialism' and 'Becks bites back'
European leaders hitting back at Donald Trump's Greenland threat at the World Economic Forum in Davos dominates Wednesday's front pages.
'Good signs' or just buying time? Spurs remain divided on Frank future
Many Tottenham fans have already lost faith in Thomas Frank - but did Tuesday's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund give cause for optimism?
Sophie Turner on why being at your lowest is liberating
The Game of Thrones star is leaning into the role of a disgruntled office worker in new drama Steal.
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
US opens priority visa appointment system for World Cup ticket holders
World Cup 2026 ticket holders can now access priority visa appointments for travel to the United States - but doubt remains whether fans from every country to have qualified will be able to enter.
Locked exits, panic and desperate calls for help: Survivors tell of mall fire horror
The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors of the fire that ripped through a busy Pakistan shopping centre.
Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director
Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.
Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.
Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.