Respect our wish for independence says Greenland PM in message to Trump
Múte Egede says the territory wants to be ‘master of our own house’
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A judge has sentenced Trump to unconditional discharge. What does that mean?
New York state law says unconditional discharge is a sentence handed down ‘without imprisonment, fine or probation supervision’
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US sees unemployment drop further after strong jobs report from the holidays
U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates
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DOGE agents dispatched across the country, report says
Surrogates for Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s non-governmental agency have reportedly already begun visiting federal agencies, even before Donald Trump is inaugurated
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Wife of Taliban detainee Ryan Corbett heads to Mar-a-Lago in attempt to meet with Trump
‘It seems like the only person who can do this is President Trump’
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Trump avoids prison or fine in hush-money case sentencing
Donald Trump will still take office as the first US president with a felony conviction.
Anita Bryant, a popular singer who became known for opposition to gay rights, dead at age 84
Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma and popular singer who became known over the second half of her life for her outspoken opposition to gay rights, has died
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Ros Atkins on... 24 hours on Elon Musk's X timeline
The BBC's Analysis editor, Ros Atkins, investigates Elon Musk's recent posts on X about grooming gangs - and looks at how one day unfolded on his timeline.
Teen burglar foiled after leaving behind trail of dog poop footprints
A dopey burglar was caught after leaving a dog poop footprint behind at a crime scene.
US increases reward for information leading to arrest of Venezuelan president - as he begins third term
The US has announced it has increased its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Family of Leicester City chairman killed in helicopter crash sue manufacturer for £2bn
Leicester City's owners have launched a landmark lawsuit against a helicopter manufacturer following the club chairman's death in a crash in 2018.
The chancellor's gamble with China: What price is Rachel Reeves willing to pay for closer trading ties?
Given gilt yields are rising, the pound is falling and, all things considered, markets look pretty hairy back in the UK, it's quite likely Rachel Reeves' trip to China gets overshadowed by noises off.
US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Maduro
The increased reward was announced on the day Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.
Mel Gibson says his home burned down in LA fires
The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA.
Winter storm wallops Southeast putting 50 million at risk of snow, ice
The National Weather Service says heavy snowfall and icy conditions are likely Friday in Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee
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Families of 9/11 victims’ two-decade wait for justice goes on as Biden blocks plea deal for accused mastermind
The highly-divisive plea deal has been blocked again
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LA fires: How three days of devastation unfolded
Multiple fires are still burning in LA as authorities warn fierce winds threaten more destruction.
Trump defiant he did nothing wrong as judge lets off felon president-elect with slap on wrist
Trump will not face any jail time or fines for his 34 felony convictions
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US and UK will target Russia’s energy sector with new sanctions as Biden prepares to leave office
Biden administration officials say the sanctions are being imposed now because they are not likely to add to inflation
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‘Putin is afraid’: Russia won’t drop Navalny ‘terrorist’ status even though he’s dead
‘Putin is doing this to scare you. He wants you to be afraid even to mention Alexei and gradually forget his name’
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