Friday, January 23, 2026

UK PM KEIR STARMER 'WILL SPEAK TO TRUMP' ABOUT NATO COMMENTS

A UK government minister says Prime Minister Keir Starmer will speak to President Trump about comments he made about NATO forces avoiding the front lines in Afghanistan.

Speaking in Davos, the US President questioned the commitment of NATO allies to collective defense.

And he suggested that allied NATO troops which joined the US mission in Afghanistan after 9/11 stayed 'a little off the front lines'.

457 British service personnel were killed in the conflict, and UK minister Stephen Kinnock says the Prime Minister will take it up with the President.

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UKRAINE PEACE TALKS SET FOR ABU DHABI

Two days of peace talks between US, Ukrainian and Russian officials are due to begin in Abu Dhabi.

They are the first trilateral negotiations since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.

Before those talks, President Putin has been meeting with an American delegation at the Kremlin for what Moscow said were 'useful' discussions.

Former UK defence minister Tobias Ellwood says he's not holding out much hope about the talks in Abu Dhabi.

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Former UK defence minister Tobias Ellwood has sympathy with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent frustrations at European support.

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Sun Pharma gets green light to sell generic Wegovy in India

One of India's biggest drugmakers, Sun Pharmaceuticals, says it has received regulatory approval to make and sell the generic version of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy in the country.

It plans to launch its version once the patent on the active ingredient expires in March.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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TikTok seals deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban

INTRO: TikTok announced that it has established a majority American-owned joint venture  to operate its US business, allowing the company to avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership.

The resolution is a milestone for the short video app used regularly by more than 170 million Americans. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

European leader meet to discuss transatlantic ties amid Greenland threats

The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas says that relations
between the U.S. and EU have taken a blow following President Donald
Trump's recent tariff threats.

European leaders have held an emergency meeting to discuss how to
navigate the transatlantic relationship and the U.S. demand for a
strong security presence in the Arctic.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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​US economy expanded 4.4% in Q3 - faster than initially reported

Revised growth figures show the US economy expanded 4.4% in the third quarter of last year -  its fastest clip in two years. The strong numbers defy analysts' expectations of a slowdown linked to the Trump tariffs and stubborn inflation. Toni Waterman has more.

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Minnesota judge overturns block on agents using force on protesters

A US appeals judge has overturned a ruling that blocked federal agents
in Minneapolis from using force against peaceful protesters.

The city has seen several weeks of protests against the government's
immigration crackdown, and the killing of a woman by an immigration
agent.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump’s Tariff U-Turn Boosts US Markets

Donald Trump and the chief executive of chipmaker NVIDIA have given a boost to the U.S. stock market, after large losses across the broader indexes at the beginning of the week.

Mitch McCann reports from New York:

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President Trump officially launches 'Board of Peace' at Davos summit

The US president joined other world leaders on the stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday to inaugurate his so-called "Board of Peace".

The organisation's original aim was to implement the second-stage of the Gaza Peace Plan, but some US allies have refused to join the new board, over fears it would undermine the role and work of the United Nations.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Putin hosts Witkoff, Kushner in Moscow for Ukraine talks

US Special Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's Senior Advisor Jared Kushner are expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday evening for talks on Ukraine. Ahead of the visit Witkoff said "lots of progress" on the Ukraine was made, and expressed hope that Putin will "come to an agreement" on Ukraine. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Many questions unanswered over Greenland plan

European leaders have praised the U.S. decision to scrap proposed
tariffs on eight transatlantic partners.

It comes after President Trump announced that the framework of a
future deal had been reached on Greenland.

But much remains unknown about the plan and what it means for the
future of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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RADIO: "EU SUPPORTS DRC"

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The European Union has announced a donation of 2.3 million dollars to support communities affected by conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The EU Delegation says the funding is meant to provide life-saving assistance to thousands of people affected by the recent violence between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in South Kivu province. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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EU Calls India “Indispensable” Ahead of New Delhi Visit as Trade and Security Talks Advance

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European Union officials are portraying India as an "indispensable partner" as high-level talks with New Delhi approach. The comments come amid progress on concluding a long-planned free trade agreement and expanding cooperation on security and defence.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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DENMARK SAYS IT WILL NOT NEGOTIATE OVER SOVEREIGNTY OF GREENLAND

Denmark says it will not negotiate over sovereignty of Greenland, but welcomes a 'constructive dialogue' on Arctic security.

It comes after Donald Trump said he had agreed the "framework of a future deal" on Greenland.

After talks with Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte, the US President dropped his threat of tariffs on allies who opposed his ambition to take ownership of Greenland.

But details about the deal remain scarce.

Greenland MP Kuno Fencker says it's being given a cautious welcome.

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Trump says India-US will "have a good deal"

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President Donald Trump says the US and India are going to have a very good deal - as negotiators continue hammering out details. 

His comments come as the US has been facing criticism over trade protectionism while India is looking to diversify its partnerships, with a key agreement with the EU imminent. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from Delhi. 

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Rescuers search for people missing in New Zealand landslide

Rescue teams in New Zealand are searching for survivors following a landslide at a campsite triggered by heavy rains.

Thousands of people are without power as torrential rain and strong winds hit the country's North Island.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Number of jailed journalists fell from record high in 2025, CPJ report says

INTRO: The number of journalists jailed worldwide fell in 2025, but is still near a record high, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.

In its report, the group says the numbers reflect growing authoritarianism and escalating numbers of armed conflicts worldwide. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Supreme Court looks set to reject Trump's bid to control Fed

US President Donald Trump's bid to control the US central bank looks set to be rejected by the Supreme Court.


During arguments on Wednesday, justices from across the ideological spectrum appeared concerned that the president's efforts to fire one of the Federal Reserve's leaders, could imperil its independence.


Kate fisher reports from Washington


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UK PM STARMER SAYS HE "WILL NOT YIELD" TO U.S. PRESSURE ON GREENLAND

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is meeting her British counterpart in London on Thursday as the United States continues its attempts to acquire Greenland.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he "will not yield" to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump — who insists Greenland should become part of the U.S. against the majority of its residents, and Government's, wishes.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Trump ramps up pressure for Greenland, says he won’t use force to take it

Donald Trump has ramped up pressure to annex Greenland -  but says he will not use force to take over the self-governing Danish territory.  For weeks, the US president wouldn't rule out sending in the military - unnerving European allies, some of whom have criticized the US's expansionist agenda at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.   Toni Waterman has more.

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