Brooklyn Beckham, frustrated by reports he believes were placed by his parents attacking Nicola Peltz, told her “This ends now” before publicly criticising David and Victoria. The row follows a story blaming Nicola for family estrangement, intensifying tensions.
Donald Trump criticised the government’s Chagos agreement as an “act of stupidity” and told the PM to “fix your country”. His remarks, made amid worsening relations with European leaders, challenge UK policy on the islands and risk adding strain to transatlantic diplomacy.
Trump signalled he wants to “work something out” with Nato, softening threats that alarmed allies. As leaders gather in Davos, he faces accusations of undermining the rules‑based order, but says his aim is fairer burden‑sharing and reforms.
David Beckham responds to criticism from son Brooklyn, who claimed the family is controlling. He urges calm and understanding, saying young people make mistakes, and indicates the issue will be managed privately to ease tensions.
UK ministers are in talks for RAF and Navy contributions to a NATO Arctic mission, including a small forward presence in Greenland and patrol aircraft from Lossiemouth. The plan would enhance surveillance and deterrence with allies, underscoring Europe’s capacity to defend its northern approaches.
MI5 has warned it cannot eliminate security risks posed by a planned large Chinese embassy in London. The PM approved the scheme, drawing criticism from MPs who fear espionage threats and weakened safeguards ahead of expected talks with Beijing.
Kemi Badenoch criticises the PM’s foreign policy, saying he is out of his depth after the US President condemned moves to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. She argues the plan weakens UK influence and security, urging a tougher stance and a rethink.
Donald Trump claimed Britain plans to hand Diego Garcia to Mauritius, raising concern over a key US base. London rejected the claim, saying talks on the Chagos Islands follow international law and the base and UK–US defence ties will be safeguarded. Officials called for calm and accuracy.
European leaders criticised Donald Trump’s push to take control of Greenland, calling it “new colonialism”. Macron, speaking at Davos, urged a rethink and respect for Arctic residents and international law, while Brussels warned of diplomatic fallout.
Trump declared there is “no going back” on US control of Greenland, widening a rift with European leaders. The stance rattled markets, drew scrutiny of the UK’s position and left only a tentative prospect of talks at Davos.
At Davos, Emmanuel Macron denounced “bullies”, urging rule of law over the law of the strongest, in a pointed rebuke to Donald Trump. He rejected a “new colonial approach” amid US pressure over Greenland and criticised renewed attacks on Nato allies, including Britain’s Chagos plan.