Bessent urges Europe not to retaliate against Trump’s Greenland tariffs US treasury secretary says at WEF in Davos that countries and companies should pause and ‘let things play out’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
Trump maintains pressure on UK and other European allies over Greenland Donald Trump posted a series of messages on his Truth Social network underlining his desire to take control of Greenland. Evening Standard · Jan 20
Last year, AI hype wowed Davos. This year, leaders are obsessing over how to use the technology at scale Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Jan 20
Global markets rattled as Donald Trump issues Greenland and tariff threats US financial markets were closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr Day The Independent UK · Jan 20
The Costly Mistake Borrowers Make When Student Loans Drop Off Their Credit File Student loans do not vanish when they drop off your credit report. Here is why borrowers still owe the debt and what really brings relief. International Business Times UK · Jan 20
Trump’s latest attack on UK ‘not normal’, says top Starmer ally after Chagos U-turn Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Britain’s plan to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius The Independent UK · Jan 20
Trump Admin Suspends Student Loan Wage Garnishments After Fierce Backlash — But 9 Million Borrowers Remain in Default Limbo Education Secretary Linda McMahon paused wage seizures on 16 January, citing the need for 'major reforms'. Critics say the reversal came after months of pressure and horror stories from borrowers. International Business Times UK · Jan 20
Trump takes over White House briefing with binder of ‘accomplishments’ on anniversary of one year in office: Latest Trump’s first year back in office was defined by hundreds of executive orders, a federal immigration crackdown and reshaping the White House The Independent UK · Jan 20
I looked Trump in the eye as he backed the Chagos Islands deal. His constant U-turns are baffling NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox was in the Oval Office when Trump gave his blessing for the Chagos deal, but now the US president has changed his mind as the row over Greenland spirals out of control The Independent UK · Jan 20
Watch live: US Speaker Mike Johnson addresses MPs after Donald Trump launches tirade against UK Watch live as Mike Johnson, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, addresses Parliament on Tuesday, 20 January. The Independent UK · Jan 20
We can negotiate anything but our sovereignty, says Danish prime minister European leaders have vowed to hit back at the US if Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose a 10% tariff to force the sale of Greenland. Denmark's prime minister said sovereignty was not up for grabs. Euronews · Jan 20
No guarantee Government approach to US tariffs will prevail – Douglas Alexander The UK could face a further 10% tariff rise from the US amid a row over the future of Greenland. Evening Standard · Jan 20
Trump says UK's Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius is an act of 'great stupidity' The US president said the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take control of Greenland. Euronews · Jan 20
Markets remain in turmoil as Donald Trump renews Greenland threats European indices also remained heavily in the red. Evening Standard · Jan 20
Evening Standard · Jan 20 Trump hits out at Starmer’s ‘great stupidity’ in handing over Chagos Islands Donald Trump said the decision to hand the islands to Mauritius – which the US had previously welcomed – was an act of ‘total weakness’.
Euronews · Jan 20 Activists project satirical Trump image in Davos In Davos, activists projected a satirical image of US President Donald Trump onto a ski slope.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Gael Monfils bids emotional farewell to the Australian Open after a 1st-round loss Gael Monfils has bid farewell to the Australian Open, ending his run at the tournament after a first-round loss to Dane Sweeny
Sports Illustrated · Jan 20 ‘Last Resort’—German Politician Suggests World Cup Boycott Over Greenland Issue A member of the German parliament has raised the possibility of a boycott of the 2026 World Cup.
Euronews · Jan 20 Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine if Paris does not join 'Board of Peace' The "Board of Peace" was an idea initially proposed by Trump last September as part of his plan to end the war in Gaza, although the initiative now seems to be aimed at mediating global conflicts more broadly.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20 Minister tells MPs that China mega-embassy will have ‘clear security advantages’ – as it happened Dan Jarvis answers questions in the Commons over the decision to approve a new ‘super-embassy’
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Why Trump’s chaotic pursuit of Greenland shows only one rule applies in his dangerous global power-grab ANALYSIS: From Greenland to Venezuela, Iran to Ukraine, Donald Trump has shaken the world and reshaped global alliances to shore up a new world order under three kings, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Australia's Parliament debates new anti-hate speech and gun laws after Sydney attack Australia’s Parliament has begun debating new anti-hate speech and gun laws after two shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Bessent says US-Europe relations have 'never been closer' despite Greenland crisis U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says America’s relations with Europe remain strong
Euronews · Jan 20 Activists say death toll from security crackdown on Iranian protesters exceeds 4,000 The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency fear the number will grow as information leaks out of a country still gripped by the government's decision to shut down the internet.
Evening Standard · Jan 20 UK hits back after Trump slams Starmer for 'great stupidity' on the Chagos Islands deal backed by Marco Rubio Cabinet minister Darren Jones said the US administration had welcomed the deal on the islands in the Indian Ocean