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Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own
US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.
Kneecap terrorism charge appeal case begins at High Court
The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.
LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.
Rail upgrade in north of England 'will actually happen', says chancellor
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
At least 28 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
Ministers drop plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
Schools shut again as water supply issues continue
Several schools in Kent and Sussex say they will shut again because of the mass water supply problems.
Raducanu earns first win of season after rain delay
Emma Raducanu claims her first victory of the season, beating Camila Osorio at the Hobart International after their match was suspended by rain on Tuesday.
No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.
China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
Ofner's Australian Open despair after celebrating too early
Sebastian Ofner is out of Australian Open qualifying after forgetting the rules and celebrating victory early - before going on to lose eight of the next nine points.
Tennis player exits Australian Open qualifying after celebrating victory too early
Sebastian Ofner is out of Australian Open qualifying after forgetting the rules and celebrating victory early - before going on to lose eight of the next nine points.
More money and bigger say - are top-10 stars being reasonable?
As another Grand Slam season dawns, many players still believe they are undervalued and denied a voice in key decisions made by the majors.
A Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert has taken S Korea by storm
Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.
Venezuela has freed some American citizens from prison, US official says
A US state department official did not confirm the identities or number of prisoners released, but called the move "an important step in the right direction".
Chef 'not embarrassed' by one-star hygiene rating at Michelin-starred restaurant
Chef patron Gareth Ward says his standards "never drop below 100%" at two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir.
Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC
Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.
Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC
Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.