A well-known figure has publicly distanced himself from his parents, claiming they lied and tried to sabotage his relationship. He issued an online statement severing ties and urging respect for his private life.
Nurses are uniting to challenge what they say is NHS disregard of a court ruling on biological sex. They call for clear guidance, protection for staff who raise concerns, and stronger safeguarding for women’s spaces. Health leaders face growing pressure to change policy.
Labour plans tighter controls on youth social media use, with a possible under-16 ban. The proposals would mandate robust age checks and curb addictive features on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to protect mental health and strengthen online safety.
Washington reaffirmed a threat to take control of Greenland, raising tensions with Europe. Copenhagen rejected pressure, and Berlin said it would not be blackmailed. The dispute risks deepening trade friction and unsettling markets, with signs of investors trimming US exposure.
Donald Trump linked threats over Greenland to being denied the Nobel prize, warning of tariffs on European imports unless objections ceased. In messages to Nordic leaders he hinted at taking control of the island. The PM called for calm with allies and ruled out backing any coercive action.
Trump said he no longer thinks purely about peace and refused to rule out military action to take Greenland, a Danish territory. The remarks, ahead of Davos, drew criticism in Europe and revived tensions over transatlantic security and Nato burden-sharing.
The Government will consult on restricting social media access for under-16s, signalling a U-turn after the PM previously ruled out a ban. Options reportedly include an outright prohibition, night-time curfews, time limits and curbs on addictive features, modelled on Australia’s approach.
UK-US ties have slumped to their lowest point since Suez, with intelligence sharing reportedly at risk. Tensions follow Washington’s bid to acquire Greenland and new tariffs on British goods. The PM moves to shore up cooperation amid Arctic security concerns, while UK firms rush shipments to beat duties.
Donald Trump revived talk of the US acquiring Greenland, linking it to grievances over being overlooked for a Nobel prize. Norway’s PM said the award is independent of government. Danish and Greenlandic leaders rejected any sale, stirring unease among allies.