THE
HEAR
This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 21.01.2026.
It displays 165 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.01.2026 โข The Greenland Tariff Truce Day
โจMorning editorial priority was dominated by President Trumpโs arrival at the World Economic Forum in Davos, framed as a high-stakes showdown following his threats to annex Greenland and his branding of the UKโs Chagos Islands deal as "stupidity." Editors tracked diplomatic friction as the US Treasury Secretary dismissed Denmark as "irrelevant" and Keir Starmer vowed not to "yield" to American pressure during PMQs.
By early afternoon, the narrative shifted to Trumpโs keynote address, where he demanded "immediate negotiations" for a piece of the Arctic while explicitly ruling out military force. Media outlets highlighted a broadening rift as Trump attacked UK North Sea oil policies and cancelled a meeting with the German Chancellor. However, by late evening, a sudden de-escalation occurred. Outlets reported a "framework deal" reached with NATOโs Mark Rutte, leading Trump to withdraw his tariff threats against European allies in exchange for American military bases on the island.
By early afternoon, the narrative shifted to Trumpโs keynote address, where he demanded "immediate negotiations" for a piece of the Arctic while explicitly ruling out military force. Media outlets highlighted a broadening rift as Trump attacked UK North Sea oil policies and cancelled a meeting with the German Chancellor. However, by late evening, a sudden de-escalation occurred. Outlets reported a "framework deal" reached with NATOโs Mark Rutte, leading Trump to withdraw his tariff threats against European allies in exchange for American military bases on the island.
21.01.2026
00:06
01:15
02:07
02:26
The US president is due to arrive at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he said there are "a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland".
02:26
04:01
The Guardian
Carney warns US-led global system of governance is enduring โa ruptureโ as US president flies in for showdown with European leaders over Greenland
04:01
04:01
04:01
04:01
Washington is desperate to keep Russia and China out of the Arctic.
04:01
04:55
French and German nationalists are not happy with Americaโs grab for Greenland
04:55
05:29
Trump was due to arrive at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, but a minor electrical issue on Air Force One has forced his plane to turn around.
05:29
05:38
Trump was due to arrive at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, but a minor electrical issue on Air Force One has forced his plane to turn around.
05:38
06:04
06:41
06:41
06:51
The images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.
06:51
06:51
07:01
07:11
The Guardian
Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos
07:11
07:11
HuffPost UK
07:11
07:19
07:19
Sky News
Live | Live
07:19
07:19
07:19
07:20โขTrump's Davos Greenland Showdown
โจThe UK media is primarily focused on President Trumpโs arrival at the World Economic Forum in Davos, framed as a high-stakes showdown over his Greenland ambitions (Sky News, The Guardian, The Independent, Evening Standard, The Times). Editors highlight the geopolitical friction with European leaders and NATO (The Economist, Breitbart London, Channel 4 News). Simultaneously, the tabloid sector remains dominated by the intensifying public feud between Victoria and Brooklyn Beckham (Daily Mail, The Mirror, Metro).
07:29
The Guardian
Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos
07:29
07:29
Metro
Showbiz | Rebecca Cook
07:29
07:29
07:29
Caught between Donald Trump and his own party, the Prime Minister faces a moment of truth
07:29
07:38
08:33
08:33
08:49
08:58
09:07
09:07
World | Luke Alsford
09:07
09:16
Live | Live
09:16
10:01
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that her country will not rule out a military response in Greenland amid threats from U.S. President Trump to annex the Arctic island.
10:01
10:01
BBC
Europe 'prepared to act with urgency' over Greenland, EU chief says as Trump to meet world leaders
Ursula von der Leyen says that "Europe prefers dialogue", as the US president prepares to address world leaders at Davos.
10:01
10:11
The Guardian
Scott Bessent replied to a question on Danish investments by saying that โDenmarkโs investment in US treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevantโ
10:11
10:11
The Spectator
10:11
10:20
10:30
10:31
The Jewish Chronicle
10:31
10:39
UK | Isobel Frodsham
10:39
10:41โขGreenlandโs Cold Military Shadow
โจThe UK media focuses on the escalating diplomatic friction ahead of Donald Trump's Davos appearance. Broadsheets report on US accusations that Britain is 'letting us down' over the Chagos Islands (Sky News, The Times). Simultaneously, outlets track the European response to Greenland annexation threats, with Denmark's Prime Minister refusing to rule out a military response (BBC News, The Guardian, Breitbart London, The Independent, Channel 4 News).
10:57
BBC
Europe 'prepared to act with urgency' over Greenland, EU chief says as Trump flies to meet world leaders
Ursula von der Leyen says that "Europe prefers dialogue", as the US president prepares to address world leaders at Davos.
10:57
11:06
11:07
11:07
The Telegraph
11:07
11:15
BBC
UK 'won't rule anything out' over Greenland tariffs, Reeves tells BBC, as Trump flies to Davos
The chancellor says the UK "would not be buffeted around"; meanwhile an EU chief says Europe is prepared to act "with urgency".
11:15
11:26
The Telegraph
11:26
11:26
Breitbart UK
President Trump says he wonโt waste his time going to a Macron-led Greenland meeting because he doubts he will be in power much longer.
11:26
11:26
11:26
11:26
11:34
11:34
11:43
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
11:43
11:52
BBC
Trump arrives in Switzerland to meet world leaders as US says UK 'letting us down' over Chagos deal
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says: "President Trump has made it clear that we will not outsource our national security."
11:52
11:52
12:00
BBC
Trump lands in Switzerland to meet world leaders as US says UK 'letting us down' over Chagos deal
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says: "President Trump has made it clear that we will not outsource our national security."
12:00
12:01
The Guardian
Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where head of Nato insists Ukraine must be number one issue
12:01
12:10
12:20
12:20
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
12:20
12:20
12:20
12:21โขTrump's Alpine Cold War
โจUK editors are prioritizing Donald Trump's arrival in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, focusing on the diplomatic friction regarding his Greenland ambitions and the Chagos Islands deal (Sky News, Daily Mail, BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, The Times). Reports highlight the suspension of UK-US trade talks (The Telegraph) and Trump's direct rebukes to European leaders (Breitbart London, The Economist).
12:28
BBC
Trump lands in Switzerland to meet world leaders at Davos
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says: "President Trump has made it clear that we will not outsource our national security."
12:28
12:28
12:28
HuffPost UK
12:28
12:38
12:38
12:46
HuffPost UK
12:46
12:46
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
12:46
12:55
As Trump makes his journey to Davos, world leaders are anticipating his arrival.
12:55
12:56
13:03
13:04
The Telegraph
13:04
13:12
BBC
Trump lands in Davos to address world leaders as Starmer says he 'will not yield' to Greenland pressure
It comes after Trump says he will add a 10% tariff to goods imported from eight European countries that oppose his plan to take over Greenland.
13:12
13:12
The Guardian
Israeli prime minister accepts position on US-proposed body with initial remit to oversee Gaza ceasefire
13:12
13:12
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
13:12
13:22
13:22
13:22
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
13:22
13:24
13:31
BBC
Trump about to address world leaders in Davos as Starmer says he 'will not yield' to Greenland pressure
It comes after Trump says he will add a 10% tariff to goods imported from eight European countries that oppose his plan to take over Greenland.
13:31
13:49
BBC
Trump says 'Europe not heading in the right direction' as he addresses world leaders at Davos
It comes after Trump says he will add a 10% tariff to goods imported from eight European countries that oppose his plan to take over Greenland.
13:49
13:49
Israeli prime minister accepts position on US-proposed body with initial remit to oversee Gaza ceasefire
13:49
13:49
13:49
13:49
13:50
13:50
13:51โขTrumpโs Davos Tariff Gauntlet
โจUK editors are focusing on President Trump's arrival at Davos, where he has issued trade threats to eight European nations opposing his Greenland acquisition plan (BBC News, The Guardian, The Times). While right-leaning and tabloid outlets highlight his cancellation of a meeting with the German Chancellor (Daily Mail, Breitbart London), mainstream and left-leaning sources emphasize Keir Starmerโs pledge not to yield to US pressure (Sky News, HuffPost UK, The Independent).
14:00
Israeli prime minister accepts position on US-proposed body with initial remit to oversee Gaza ceasefire
14:00
14:00
14:00
14:00
14:00
14:00
14:00
14:01
14:01
14:09
14:09
14:09
14:19
BBC
Trump wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland but insists he 'won't use force'
The US president is addressing world leaders at Davos - he insists taking Greenland from Denmark "would not be a threat to Nato".
14:19
14:19
Israeli prime minister accepts position on US-proposed body with initial remit to oversee Gaza ceasefire
14:19
14:19
14:20
The Spectator
14:20
14:20
14:20
14:20
14:20
14:29
World | Luke Alsford
14:29
14:29
14:30
14:31โขThe Arctic Negotiation Ultimatum
โจUK editors are focusing on Donald Trumpโs Davos address, where he explicitly ruled out using force to acquire Greenland while demanding 'immediate negotiations' (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, The Telegraph). Right-leaning outlets highlight his broadening friction with Keir Starmer over UK oil policies (Daily Mail, Breitbart London), while tabloids frame his Greenland rhetoric as an 'ungrateful' rant against Denmark (The Mirror, Metro).
14:39
14:39
14:49
15:08
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
15:08
15:19
The Telegraph
15:19
15:37
HuffPost UK
15:37
15:37
Sky News
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
15:37
15:46
Brussels insider Bruno Waterfield on the hidden horrors of Labourโs โBrexit resetโ.
15:46
15:56
The other will always elude us, writes Sophie K Rosa, and that is inherent to desire. It might also be the source of great anxiety, particularly in a post-#MeToo moment.
15:56
16:05
16:14
16:24
US president tells business and political leaders in Davos his country needs ownership to defend โunsecured islandโ
16:24
16:33
President Donald Trump told world leaders and elites in his speech at Davos, Switzerland, that the United States is the only nation in a position to โsecure Greenland.โ
16:33
16:42
16:43
The Telegraph
16:43
17:19
From the online right to the keffiyeh-clad left, Jew-delusion is all the rage again.
17:19
17:56
17:56
17:56
17:58โขThe Arctic Ice Acquisition Ultimatum
โจThe UK media is coalescing around Donald Trumpโs address at Davos, where he intensified his demand to acquire Greenland. Editorial priority is focused on his explicit ruling out of military force while maintaining a posture of geopolitical necessity (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, The Times, Sky News). Left-leaning outlets emphasize his 'slurring' delivery and 'thug' persona (The Mirror, Morning Star), while conservative and populist sources amplify his claim that the US alone can 'secure' the island (Breitbart, The Telegraph).
18:23
BBC
Trump rules out taking Greenland by force but seeks 'immediate negotiations' to acquire island
In a long and wide-ranging speech to world leaders in Davos, Trump says: "I don't have to use force, I don't want to use force, I won't use force."
18:23
18:40
US president tells business and political leaders in Davos his country needs ownership to defend โunsecured islandโ
18:40
18:50
19:07
US president tells business and political leaders in Davos his country needs ownership to defend โunsecured islandโ
19:07
19:08
The Telegraph
19:08
19:25
Breitbart UK
โVery important and strategic islandโ is key to questions including Arctic security, hypersonic weapons, and raw materials, Davos heard.
19:25
19:25
US president tells business and political leaders in Davos his country needs ownership to defend โunsecured islandโ
19:25
19:43
BBC
Trump drops threat of tariffs over Greenland after Nato talks in Davos
In a long and wide-ranging speech to world leaders in Davos, Trump says: "I don't have to use force, I don't want to use force, I won't use force."
19:43
19:43
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
19:43
19:43
19:52
US president touts โvery productive meetingโ with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte and says planned tariffs will not go into effect as a result
19:52
19:52
19:52
19:53
The Telegraph
19:53
20:01
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
20:01
20:01
20:03
The Telegraph
20:03
20:11
Donald Trump used his platform at Davos to take a series of swipes at Europe, and Canada, complaining that they werenโt being grateful enough to the United States.
20:11
20:11
20:11
20:12โขThe Davos Greenland Truce
โจThe UK media reports a sudden de-escalation as Donald Trump withdrew his tariff threats against the UK and EU allies (Sky News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Times). Editors across the political spectrum highlight a 'framework deal' reached with NATO's Mark Rutte in Davos, though left-leaning outlets note his persistent verbal swipes at allies (Channel 4 News, Morning Star). Right-leaning sources emphasize the strategic necessity of Greenland for US security (Breitbart, The Telegraph).
20:29
20:29
20:29
20:39
US president touts โvery productive meetingโ with Nato chief Mark Rutte, drops tariffs on European allies and adds deal will involve โGolden Domeโ and โmineral rightsโ
20:39
20:39
20:48
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
20:48
20:49
The Economist
Only a decline in corporate Americaโs vigour will dent the countryโs dominance of financial markets
20:49
21:07
21:07
HuffPost UK
21:07
21:44
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
21:44
21:54
Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
21:54
22:03
22:22
22:24
The Telegraph
22:24
22:31
In a speech in Davos, the US president said that he would not use force to take the island.
22:31
22:32
22:32
22:51
US president claims โframeworkโ of agreement in the works after โvery productiveโ meeting with Nato secretary general
22:51
22:51
22:52โขThe Greenland Tariff Truce
โจUK editors are prioritizing Donald Trump's sudden de-escalation at Davos, reporting a 'framework deal' for Greenland that has halted his tariff threats against European allies (Sky News, BBC News, The Times, The Telegraph). Right-leaning outlets frame the agreement as a strategic victory involving new US bases (Daily Mail, Breitbart London), while left-leaning and centrist sources describe the shift as a 'U-turn' or 'backing down' following intense diplomatic friction (The Guardian, HuffPost UK, Evening Standard).
23:27
At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
23:27
23:27
23:27