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News : BBC
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, White House says It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark after renewed US insistence it must have Greenland.
The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland Attribution
UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed Attribution
Fresh snow and ice warnings as Storm Goretti approaches UK Attribution
Learner drivers may face mandatory six-month gap between theory and practical tests Attribution
BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela. Video, 00:01:36BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela Attribution
Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill Posted
US may intercept and seize oil tanker sailing near UK, reports say Attribution
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease Attribution
Elon Musk's X should deal with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes, government demands Attribution
New CCTV released in hunt for absconded murderer Attribution

News : New York Times
Trump’s Foray Into Venezuela Could Embolden Russia’s and China’s Own Aggression
U.S. Is Condemned at U.N. Over Venezuela Action, Even by Allies
Leer en español. (Read in Spanish.)
Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine
Why Trump Refused to Back Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties
Maduro Says He Is a Prisoner of War, Not a Defendant. The Words Matter.
Outside at Maduro’s Court Appearance: Flags, Chants and Venezuelans’ Quiet Pain
Adriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times
Chevron’s Risky Bet to Stay in Venezuela May Now Give It an Advantage4 min read
Cuban Deaths in Venezuela Strikes Confirm Ties Between Countries3 min read
A.I. Images of Nicolás Maduro Spread Rapidly, Despite Safeguards4 min read

Sport
: Telegraph

Boycott interviews Root
Guardiola issues title warning to Arsenal as Rodri returns Manchester City
West Ham land Brazilian striker Pablo Transfer news
Tom WagnerWe expect Birmingham to be in the Premier League in 2026 Interview
Jim MaxwellBazball? Can anyone in that England camp spell common sense? Interview
The five reasons why Ashes batsmen are having a nightmare Analysis
Damien Martyn in ‘fight of his life’ after meningitis diagnosis News
Tony RoweI can’t put any more money into Exeter Interview
Cole leaves Leicester Tigers after 18 years News



 

News : London Evening Standard
Businesswoman arrested in London over 'poisoned raspberry killings'
Labour hits record low in London as Tories fall into 4th place
Snow falls on London as storm poses blizzards threat to South-East
Britain commits to boots on the ground in Ukraine if ceasefire reached
New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior convicted of speeding
Trump discussing ‘range of options’ to acquire Greenland, White House says
Plans unveiled for new events space at King’s Foundation headquarters
Met Police staff to strike for six more days amid pay dispute
Council declares major incident as heavy snow continues
US could seize Venezuela oil tanker off UK coast as it flees to Russia
Commuters told to check for disruption after ice warnings issued across UK

News : Sky

Trump discussing 'acquiring' Greenland and 'utilising military an option', White House says
Analysis: An extraordinary day plunges NATO into perilous territory
At least seven US service members injured in Maduro capture - Pentagon
'No external agent' running Venezuela, says acting president
Nordic countries 'ready' to bolster Arctic security amid US-Greenland tensions
Two arrested in Venezuela for celebrating US capture of Maduro
Analysis: Latest White House statement more cause for concern in Europe
Oil bosses 'expected to visit White House as early as Thursday to discuss Venezuela'
US planning to intercept Venezuelan oil tanker - report
White House: Trump and his team discussing options to acquire Greenland
Denmark asks for meeting with Trump administration
UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal
US makes big commitment to Ukraine peace deal – but one man is missing from talks
Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the UK - as major incident declared in part of Scotland
Police wrongly told family their son had died in car crash
Wednesday's national newspaper front pages

News
: Telegraph

Drink-drive changes could ruin rural pubs Ministers want to cut alcohol limit in new blow that comes after tax rises
How Labour killed off Britain’s rural pubs Locals around the country are calling last orders in the face of soaring business rates
Our pubs are in peril. We need to save them
LiveStokes limps off injured before Tongue dismisses Australia’s Smith for 138
Britain signs deal to deploy troops to Ukraine
Coalition of the hand-wringing clearly only agreed on stopping Russia’s next invasion, not this one
Trump considering using military to take Greenland, says White House US president discussing range of options to acquire Arctic island
Trump: Maduro copied my dancing Maduro's performances 'irritated' President
Maduro is not head of drug cartel, US admits
Putin’s secret bargain to trade Ukraine for Venezuela
Storm to bring deep snow to England Storm Goretti forecast to bring heavy snowfall as cold snap leads to school closures and travel chaos

News : Guardian
Press freedomVenezuela detains journalists after Maduro’s removal
USProtesters celebrate and denounce US capture of Maduro outside New York court
‘Soy inocente’Maduro defiant in surreal New York courtroom spectacle
ColombiaColombian president says ‘I will take up arms again’ if US invades
UKStarmer backs Danish PM after she demands US stop threats to take over Greenland
ExclusiveMother of one of Elon Musk’s sons ‘horrified’ at use of Grok to create fake sexualised images of her
AIThe chatbot will see you now: how AI is being trained to spot mental health issues in any language
ReportManchester United undecided on next managerial move after sacking Amorim
Jonathan WilsonAmorim is gone but Manchester United’s forever crisis rolls on
Flawed processWhy Amorim's appointment was doomed from the start
Fan's viewThe clown car toots its horn and ditches another driver too soon

News : Huffington Post
Elevating Exports with UK Export Finance
Timothée Chalamet Shouts Out Kylie Jenner In Sweet Critics' Choice Awards Speech
The Surprising Health Benefits Of Swearing
I’m A Writer Who Is Beginning To Lose Her Words. I’m Terrified Of What Happens Next
These 10 Iconic Films Are All Turning 20 In 2026
11 Top Picks Of The New TV Shows And Films To Stream On Netflix In January 2026
Here's What The Future Has In Store For Stranger Things After That Season 5 Finale
12 Rising Stars To Look Out For In 2026
'Absolutely Insane': Trump Admin Slammed After Bonkers Homeland Security Message
Exclusive: Labour MP Says Starmer And Lammy 'Should Be Ashamed' Over Jury Trial Plan

Internet : Wired News
Trump Wants Venezuela’s Oil. Getting It Might Not Be So Simple
Jensen Huang Says Nvidia’s New Vera Rubin Chips Are in ‘Full Production’
Google Gemini Is Taking Control of Humanoid Robots on Auto Factory Floors
Lego’s Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain
CES Live Blog, Day 1: The Coolest Tech We’ve Seen So Far
Flu Is Relentless. Crispr Might Be Able to Shut It Down
Shogun Creator Says Season 2 ‘Defies Expectations’
These On-Ear Beats Headphones Are Marked Down by $70
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold Is the ‘Phablet’ You’re Looking For
What Are Magnesium Supplements Good For?
The Best Cat Water Fountains for Pampered Pets
How Protesters Became Content for the Cops
AI Labor Is Boring. AI Lust Is Big Business
AI-Powered Dating Is All Hype. IRL Cruising Is the Future
Fears Mount That US Federal Cybersecurity Is Stagnating—or Worse
The Great Big Power Play

News Mail
US special forces 'plan to seize' rogue Venezuela tanker in the North Atlantic as it races towards Russia and raises Putin's flag
The deceptive tactics appear to be part of a seemingly coordinated attempt to bypass American naval forces in the region and could trigger US military action at sea.
Up to eight inches of snow to blanket the Home Counties this week: Britain shuts up shop for cold snap as hundreds of schools close, planes and trains axed and drivers hit road chaos
Gathering his senior team for the first time in 2026, Keir Starmer talked up his action to ease pressure - admitting that will be what the government is judged on come the election.
Police tell parents their teenage son had died in crash days before Christmas - when he was actually alive in hospital after they identified the WRONG victim
The staggering mix-up meant relatives of a boy who spent Christmas believing he was under sedation in hospital as he recovered from his injuries have now been told he in fact passed away.
Dementia sufferer, 24, dies over Christmas as his family leaves his brain to science in the hope of finding a cure
Gang of up to seven 'Asian men' hunted by police after a woman was surrounded and sexually assaulted outside a restaurant
A 25-year-old woman was leaving Bazaar Restaurant in Captain Cook Square, Middlesbrough, on December 13, when she was sexually assaulted.
Restaurant blames '100 illegal immigrants' in hotel next door as it shuts down after 20 years
Managers of Ceno Bar and Restaurant in Southampton said illegal migrants have damaged the business and made it almost 'impossible to operate'.

Misc. : Vice
Jorts and All: A Cultural History of Enormous Jeans
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How to Survive Various Catastrophes
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The Strippers of New York City, 2025
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Never Seen Before: VICE Membership Cards
Smashing Pumpkins Singer Billy Corgan Mysteriously Claims the Government Contacted Him About ‘Things Way Above My Pay Grade’
‘Stranger Things’ Star Turns Spotify Chart Upside Down, Replacing Taylor Swift With Second Trip to No. 1


Computer Weekly
UK government to spend £210m on public sector cyber resilience
How Bahrain is building a region-leading digital economy
What will the Post Office scandal bring in 2026?
Falcon and beyond: Abu Dhabi’s blueprint for national AI governance


Politics
: BBC

Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill Concern is growing among supporters the bill won't pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.
US action in Venezuela morally right, Badenoch says Attribution
Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees Attribution
Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers Posted
Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes Attribution
Justice secretary found to have breached ministerial code Attribution
Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to strategy of avoiding criticism of Trump over Maduro Attribution
Cooper reminds US of international legal obligations in Venezuela Attribution
Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups Attribution
Only Greenland and Denmark should decide its future, Starmer says Attribution
US action in Venezuela not legal, senior Labour MP says Attribution
Scottish party leaders set out stalls ahead of election Attribution
Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution? Attribution
Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree on how to repair Parliament? Attribution
What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe? Attribution
What to expect at Holyrood and beyond as 2026 election race steps up Attribution
Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year Attribution
From our Political Editor Chris Mason
Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to strategy of avoiding criticism of Trump over Maduro Attribution
Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year Attribution
Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point Attribution

Misc. : Verge
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The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far
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CES 2026: all the news, gadgets, and innovations from the biggest tech show
That viral Reddit post about food delivery apps was an AI scam
I tested Nvidia’s Tesla Full Self-Driving competitor — Tesla should be worried
Amazon Fire TV OS gets a much-needed revamp
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I went to the Stranger Things finale in theaters and the strangest thing happened
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The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far
I went to the Stranger Things finale in theaters and the strangest thing happened
You can’t say OLED is lacking brightness anymore
AMD heard you like powerful gaming portables — so here are new Strix Halo chips
AMD Ryzen AI 400 official: Will these laptop chips maintain AMD’s lead?

News : Independent
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Maduro says he is a ‘decent man’ as he appears in US court on drug charges
Latest: Trump officials grilled by Congress on Venezuela raid
Cooper refuses to condemn US action in Venezuela
Where is Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado? The Nobel peace laureate scorned by Trump
Trump wants to rule Venezuela by force, but he’ll get the US in a mess
Mapped: Every country Trump has threatened after strikes on Venezuela
Blizzard conditions forecast as UK cold snap rages on
Starmer says he stands with Denmark as Trump threatens Greenland
Trump U-turns over claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence days after backing Kremlin
Homeless shelters under pressure as temperatures plunge to sub-zero
Ayatollah Khamenei will ‘flee Iran for Moscow’ if protests overwhelm security forces
Warning of unemployment rise as costs force ‘zombie’ companies to shut
Scotland takes next step towards lynx reintroduction
Peers inflict new blow to Starmer on government’s Chagos handover deal
Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop collapse into administration
‘Fake Admiral’ pleads guilty to dressing in navy uniform for Remembrance Sunday service
Deaths set to outnumber births ‘in new era’ leading to higher taxes
Teenagers who posed for selfies after killing homeless man jailed
TV doctor Punam Krishan reveals cancer diagnosis after treatment
Duke of Marlborough denies strangling estranged wife
Ten guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron over false claims she was born a man

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