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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, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.
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
More snow and ice across nearly all of UK as cold snap continues Posted
Learner drivers face longer wait for tests as lower drink-drive limit proposed 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
Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World
Rubio Told Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
Cuba’s Long-Suffering Economy Is Now in ‘Free Fall’
Trump Says Venezuela Will Start Handing Over Some Oil
The Players to Know in Venezuela’s Leadership3 min read
Rubio Helped Oust Maduro. Running Venezuela May Prove Trickier.6 min read
U.S. Pressures Venezuela to Expel Advisers From China, Cuba, Iran and Russia2 min read
Justice Dept. Memo Approved Military Incursion Into Venezuela as Lawful5 min read
Why Trump Wants Greenland
Trump Expects to Be Impeached if G.O.P. Falters in Midterm Elections
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Rally and Demand More from Trump

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
Murdered MP’s family to meet Home Secretary to push for ‘answers’
Ice warnings in place across UK before storm set to bring heavy snow
Many schools shut for a third day amid warning of further ice and snow
Starmer to face first PMQs of 2026 after pledging boots on the ground in Ukraine
Chef, theatre designer and football chief on Sadiq's Oxford St team
Near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet unearthed in Norfolk

News : Sky

US prepared to take Greenland by force, White House suggests
Is Greenland or Cuba next for Trump?
Trump announces US to be given 'high quality' oil by Venezuela
Heavy snow on the way via first named storm of 2026
Learner drivers face longer waits for tests under new rules
New mum was told not to ring hospital help bell because big football match was on
The MP who tabled 342 questions in a single day
The King and I do: Monarch's charity HQ to host weddings
US makes big commitment to Ukraine peace deal – but one man is missing from talks
'Nearly half' of porn users are avoiding age checks - and could be exposed to illegal content
There's a sense in Greenland that Trump may now take over territory
Trump is likely gambling he could get away with Greenland grab as NATO needs US more than he needs it
Why does Trump want to take over Greenland - and could he actually do it?
Who is Barry Pollack - the seasoned lawyer representing Nicolas Maduro?
Trump needs US oil firms to make his Venezuela plan work - but can they deliver?
Two reasons behind Trump's intervention in Venezuela - and why there is one similarity to Iraq | Michael Clarke Q&A

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
White House: Trump considering using military to take Greenland US president discussing range of options to acquire Arctic island
LiveRoot’s departure for six leaves England staring down the barrel
Watch: Injured Ben Stokes limps off during final Test
Britain signs deal to deploy troops to Ukraine
AnalysisUkraine’s security guarantee is a paper tiger with crucial details missing
Russia sends submarine to escort sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Ireland Moscow asked the US to halt its pursuit of the Bella 1 which evaded an American naval blockade of Venezuela
Trump: Maduro copied my dancing Maduro's performances 'irritated' President
Trump says Venezuela will hand over millions of barrels of oil to US

News : Guardian
Ukraine war briefingUS backs European ceasefire security guarantees for first time
OilTrump says US companies will invest billions in Venezuelan oil production. Experts aren’t so sure
VenezuelaMaría Corina Machado vows to return to Venezuela and rejects rule of Maduro’s deputy
Trump administrationNicolás Maduro ‘tries to imitate my dance’, says Trump in latest accusation
Donald TrumpWhite House says using US military is ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland
ExplainerWhy is Donald Trump renewing calls for takeover of Greenland?
Trump briefingPresident ramps up sabre-rattling for Greenland
AnalysisHow a US takeover of Greenland would undermine Nato from within
Transport‘Bigger than me’: road safety campaigner whose son died in collision welcomes new UK rules
AI Wave of Grok AI fake images of women and girls appalling, says UK minister
Elon Musk Grok AI still being used to digitally undress women and children

News : Huffington Post
Elevating Exports with UK Export Finance
I Was Targeted By A Flasher. My Boyfriend Helped Me Feel Safe, Until I Learned His Secret
Alan Carr Has Amanda Holden (And Us) In Hysterics With Chaotic Water Slide Scene
As Callum Turner Is Tipped To Play James Bond, 17 More Actors Rumoured For The Role
There's Good News For Everyone Waiting On Heated Rivalry Finally Coming To The UK
I Asked A Sexologist Which Generation Of Women Has The Best Sex
Netflix Has 1 Last Treat In Store For Stranger Things Fans After That Series Finale
I Went From Eating 15g Of Fibre A Day To 30g With 3 Changes
Stranger Things Creator Addresses Speculation Over The Finale's Ending
Masked Singer Bosses Explain Last-Minute Decision To Pull Performance From Episode

Internet : Wired News
The 3 Keys to Understanding Trump’s Retro Coup in Venezuela
Grok Is Pushing AI ‘Undressing’ Mainstream
Industry Takes on the Age Verification Wars
The Newest Health Trend Is Tracking Your Pee
The Inevitable Rise of the Art TV
The Razr Fold Adds a Book-Style Foldable to Motorola’s Lineup
Lenovo’s New Gaming Laptop Goes Ultrawide at the Press of a Key
Margaret Atwood on Doomscrolling: ‘I Want to Keep Up With the Latest Doom’
These Luxurious Headphones Are Almost Half Off
The Best Tablets for Work and Play
The Best Gym Bags for Workouts and Commutes
The Best Ventless Fireplaces for a Cozy Flame
CES Live Blog, Day 2: More of the Coolest Tech We’ve Seen
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

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
The Heart-Breaking Accidental Poetry of Deftones Fan YouTube Comments
Jorts and All: A Cultural History of Enormous Jeans
Your Conspiracy Theorist Uncle Hates This Guy
How to Survive Various Catastrophes
Deftones: Anatomy of a Sex Band
The Strippers of New York City, 2025
The Strangest Person I Know: The Busiest Mortician in Dagestan
Never Seen Before: VICE Membership Cards
‘Stranger Things’ Star Sadie Sink Gives ‘Hot Take’ on Eleven’s Fate


Computer Weekly
Privacy will be under unprecedented attack in 2026
Fujitsu UK job cuts as staff pay the price for failures of top executives
UAE launches AI ecosystem to boost climate-resilient agriculture worldwide
The networks that will turn potential into profit in 2026


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.
Poor decisions in extending prison lease, MPs say Attribution
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
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
Lenovo’s new concept rollable could be the ideal gaming laptop
Grok is undressing children — can the law stop it?
Did America just lose the AI race to China?
CES 2026 live: all the news, announcements, and innovations from the show floor and beyond
Wi-Fi 8 is appearing at CES before most of us have switched to Wi-Fi 7
Aqara came to CES with something to prove
Dell made a big-ass 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt display
HP crammed an entire desktop computer into this keyboard
Aqara came to CES with something to prove
Dell made a big-ass 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt display
HP crammed an entire desktop computer into this keyboard
Intel is planning a custom Panther Lake CPU for handheld PCs
Lenovo is building an AI assistant that ‘can act on your behalf’

News : Independent
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Britain signs historic deal to deploy troops inside Ukraine
UK and France will send troops to Ukraine in event of peace: latest
Bel Trew: Starmer’s pledge to send troops to Ukraine is a step forward
Snow and ice warnings across UK as Storm Goretti approaches
Britons warned of further disruption due to freezing temperatures: latest
Europe set for showdown with Trump after US says he wants to 'buy Greenland'
Drink-drive limit set to be slashed in England and Wales
Starmer prepares Brexit ‘reset’ bill to align UK with EU law
Police wrongly told parents their teenage son died in car crash
Unexploded bomb causes severe delays at major train station
Trump says Venezuela’s ‘turning over’ millions of barrels of oil
At least 36 dead in Iran protests as demonstrations held at Grand Bazaar
‘Nearly half of Britons watching porn on unregulated sites’
What Greenland locals really think of Trump – and why he could be in for a shock
Starmer says he stands with Denmark as Trump threatens Greenland Premium
Expert issues dire AI warning and ‘doom timeline’
Police banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans over fears they ‘would be harmed’
EastEnders star ‘regrets’ how she lost half her body weight
Transfer latest as Arsenal lead race for £60m forward and Chelsea plot £135m Vinicius Jr move
Swiss bar where fire killed 40 hadn’t been inspected in years
Transfer latest as Arsenal lead race for £60m forward and Chelsea plot £135m Vinicius Jr move

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