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DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a reception for business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on January 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The annual meeting of political and business leaders co

Trump announces Greenland 'framework', withdraws tariffs

US President Donald Trump backed down on threats to seize Greenland by force from ally Denmark, announcing a vague deal aimed at ensuring security of the Arctic territory.

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DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump (R) listens as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on January 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Th

As it happened: Trump-NATO agree 'framework' deal

Follow developments live after Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, which has been overshadowed by a crisis prompted by his persistent claims that the US must acquire Greenland.

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Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts Of Justice

Prince Harry claims Mail has made wife's life 'a misery'

Prince Harry appeared on the verge of tears as he concluded his evidence at the High Court in his trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail, saying "they have made my wife's life an absolute misery".

UK • 10 hrs

CARACAS, VENEZUELA â" JANUARY 15: Interim President Delcy Rodriguez appears before the National Assembly (AN) to deliver her Annual Address to the Nation at the Federal Legislative Palace in Caracas, Venezuela on January 15, 2026. The address, presented i

Venezuela's interim leader Rodriguez set to visit US

Venezuela's interim president will soon visit the United States, further signalling the US President Donald Trump's willingness to embrace the oil-rich country's new leader.

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Trump to hold 'Board of Peace' signing ceremony in Davos

US President Donald Trump will host a signing ceremony for his controversial new initiative known as the 'Board of Peace' in Davos.

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Farmers gather to demonstrate against the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries

MEPs vote to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court

The European ⁠Parliament has voted to refer the European Union's ‍free trade agreement with South America to the bloc's top court, a move that could delay the deal by ⁠two years and potentially derail ⁠it.

Europe • 6 hrs

KYIV, UKRAINE - 2026/01/16: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy waits for the arrival of President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel prior to a joint press conference in Kyiv. The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, arrived in Ukraine on a wo

Trump to meet Zelensky tomorrow, deal 'reasonably close'

US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine would be "stupid" not to reach a peace deal, adding that he was meeting Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Davos tomorrow.

Ukraine • 9 hrs

A man in a wheelchair is seen amid tents and people's belongings

Israeli strike kills three journalists in Gaza

An Israeli air strike has killed an AFP freelancer and two other journalists in Gaza, the territory's civil defence agency said, while the military said it struck "suspects" operating a drone.

World • 12 hrs

Kim McNaughton in flood-hit Limpopo, South Africa

Watch: Irish woman rescued in deadly South Africa floods

A Co Monaghan woman has described how she was dramatically rescued from deadly floods in South Africa's Kruger National Park.

Ireland • 19 hrs

Firefighters and rescue personnel work at the site f the crash in Barcelona

One dead, 37 hurt after second Spain train crash in days

A commuter train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall, killing one and injuring dozens in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days.

World • 19 hrs

Japan court sentences ex-PM Abe's killer to life in jail

The man charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been found guilty and has been jailed for life, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination shocked the world.

Asia • 20 hrs

McGrath: Transatlantic relationship at 'dangerous' moment

Ireland's EU Commissioner Michael McGrath has said the transatlantic relationship is at a "pivotal and dangerous" moment.

Europe • 11 hrs

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos

Canada 'stands firmly' with Greenland, Denmark - Carney

Canada "stands firmly" with Greenland and Denmark, Prime Minister Mark Carney has said, after US President Donald Trump vowed his plan to take control of the autonomous Danish territory was irreversible.

World • 20 Jan

Picture of Simon Harris in an RTÉ studio

'Everything on table' if US annexes Greenland - Tánaiste

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said "everything is on the table" in relation to how Europe may respond if the US was to "annex" Greenland or part of Greenland.

Ireland • 20 Jan

A man walks through a snow-covered park in Kyiv on January 19, 2026

Over one million homes in Kyiv without power - Zelensky

More than one million households in Kyiv remain without power after Russia's latest air strikes on the capital, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Ukraine • 20 Jan

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters

What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and how will it work?

US President Donald Trump has asked countries to pay $1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter seen by AFP.

World • 20 Jan

The Israel Land Authority teams accompanied by Israeli police demolish structures at the headquarters of UNRWA in Jerusalem on January 20, 2026. (Photo by Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel demolishes UNRWA buildings in east Jerusalem

Israel has demolished structures inside the UN Palestinian refugee agency's east Jerusalem compound after seizing the site last year, in an act condemned by the agency as a violation of international law.

Middle East • 20 Jan

Floral tributes left by mourners are seen at the promenade of Bondi Beach

Australia passes tougher gun laws in wake of Bondi attack

Australian politicians have passed tougher hate crime and gun laws, weeks after gunmen targeting a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach killed 15 people.

World • 20 Jan

NUUK, GREENLAND - JAN 13: Greenland residents and political leaders have publicly rejected suggestions by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Arctic island could become part of the United States. Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of D

As it happened: Trade tensions escalate over Greenland

Follow live developments as EU finance ministers are to meet in Brussels where the threat of tariffs on countries opposed to Donald Trump's plans for Greenland looms large.

Greenland • 20 Jan

Lars Klingbeil, German Minister of Finance, and Roland Lescure, Minister for Finance and Economy of France, are pictured during a press conference on January 19, 2026 in Berlin, Germany

EU says 'priority is to engage not escalate'

The EU executive says it wants to engage with the US after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on European countries in the standoff over Greenland, but was ready to act if needed.

World • 19 Jan

A general view of Royal Mint Court, London, the site of the proposed new Chinese embassy

UK approves plan for new China embassy despite spy fears

British government ministers have approved a new Chinese embassy in London despite intelligence agencies saying they cannot eliminate the risks to national security.

UK • 19 hrs

Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident

Spain mourns as train crash death toll rises to 42

Spain has begun three days of national mourning for the 42 people killed in a high-speed train crash that the prime minister has vowed to investigate.

Europe • 20 Jan

Gentoo penguins make appearance at Songshutang Ski Resort in China

Study: Penguins move breeding season forward amid warming

Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season at record rates as Antarctica rapidly warms due to climate change, according to research published by a global team of scientists.

World • 20 Jan

A marine life ranger stands near the closed signage of the North Steyne Beach in Sydney on January 19, 2026

Shark bites surfer in Australia's fourth attack in 48 hrs

Swimmers and surfers were warned today to steer clear of beaches in parts of eastern Australia after four shark attacks in the space of 48 hours.

World • 20 Jan

A woman wearinbg a scarf is laying down flowers in front of one of many photos of the victims of executions in Iran

Iran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrender

Iran's top police officer has issued an ultimatum to protesters who joined what authorities have deemed "riots", saying they must hand themselves in within three days or face the full force of the law.

Middle East • 19 Jan