At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 22.01.2026.
It displays 136 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.01.2026 ⇢ The Board of Peace Launch Day
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Morning editorial priority was dominated by Donald Trump’s de-escalation of the Greenland crisis, as he traded tariff withdrawals for a 'framework deal' involving US military control. While tabloid editors focused on multi-billion dollar payouts to residents, broadsheets highlighted Danish skepticism regarding the deal’s legitimacy. By midday, focus shifted to the Davos debut of Trump’s 'Board of Peace.' Media outlets tracked a significant diplomatic fracture as Keir Starmer snubbed the ceremony over Vladimir Putin’s involvement, contrasting the UK's isolation with the attendance of figures like Tony Blair. Simultaneously, coverage began detailing Jared Kushner’s 'New Gaza' master plan featuring luxury developments. In the afternoon and evening, the narrative pivoted to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Editors highlighted his announcement of first-ever trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US, while emphasizing his sharp criticism of European 'passivity.' This geopolitical dominance was only rivaled in volume by tabloid reports of Victoria Beckham’s social media victory amid an escalating family feud.
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At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
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New Statesman
The old, postwar world is being dismantled by its American overlord
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At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
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Europe’s holiday from history was brought to an abrupt and painful end at this year’s Davos.
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The Guardian
US president claims ‘framework’ of agreement in the works after ‘very productive’ meeting with Nato secretary general
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US president claims ‘framework’ of agreement in the works but Danish lawmaker calls the deal ‘not real’
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Nato chief Mark Rutte says there is ‘a lot of work to be done’, as some Danish MPs voice concern at Greenland apparently being sidelined in US president’s talks
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Nato chief Mark Rutte says there is ‘a lot of work to be done’, as some Danish MPs voice concern at Greenland apparently being sidelined in US president’s talks
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The Spectator
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Restaurants
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07:04⇢The Greenland Ransom Truce
⌨UK editors are focusing on Donald Trump’s de-escalation at Davos, where he announced a 'framework deal' for Greenland while retracting tariff threats against Europe (BBC News, Sky News, The Guardian). Tabloid and populist sources highlight a potential multi-billion dollar payout to residents (Daily Mail, Breitbart London), while intellectual outlets frame the moment as a dismantling of the postwar international order (New Statesman, Spiked, The Economist).
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BBC
Trump says 'framework' of Greenland deal discussed with Nato as Starmer prepares to meet Danish PM
There's no suggestion the deal might meet Trump's demand for "ownership" of Greenland - an ambition he restated at Davos on Wednesday.
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Restaurants
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The Telegraph
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BBC
Greenland's sovereignty 'cannot be negotiated', Denmark says, after Trump holds talks with Nato
Trump said the US was exploring a potential deal on Greenland - but there is no suggestion it would meet his demand for "ownership" of the island.
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World | Luke Alsford
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The Telegraph
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HuffPost UK
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BBC
Nato says Greenland sovereignty not discussed in US meeting after Trump claims 'framework of future deal'
After the US-Nato meeting, Denmark's prime minister says: "We can negotiate on everything political... but we cannot negotiate on our sovereignty".
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BBC
Trump about to hold 'Board of Peace' ceremony in Davos after claiming 'framework' of Greenland deal
A leaked charter suggests Trump's Board of Peace, made up of international leaders, might be designed to replace functions of the United Nations.
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The Independent
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Politics | Craig Munro
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09:40⇢Starmer Snubs Trump's Peace Board
⌨UK editors are focusing on Keir Starmer's refusal to join Donald Trump's new 'Board of Peace' in Davos, citing the inclusion of Vladimir Putin as a primary deterrent (BBC News, The Independent, The Telegraph, Metro, The Times, HuffPost UK). While Trump positions the board as a UN alternative for global stability, British outlets highlight a growing diplomatic rift, contrasting Starmer's snub with Mark Rutte's direct confrontation of the US president over NATO insults (Daily Mail, The Guardian).
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BBC
Trump and other world leaders arrive on stage for Board of Peace ceremony in Davos
A leaked charter suggests Trump's Board of Peace, made up of international leaders, might be designed to replace functions of the United Nations.
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BBC
Trump hosting 'Board of Peace' ceremony in Davos as world leaders join him on stage
A leaked charter suggests Trump's Board of Peace, made up of international leaders, might be designed to replace functions of the United Nations.
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BBC
Trump says 'things are really calming down' as he hosts 'Board of Peace' ceremony with world leaders
A leaked charter suggests the board may be designed to replace functions of the UN - Trump is joined on stage by Argentina's Javier Milei, Hungary's Viktor Orban, and others.
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Breitbart UK
Brexit boss Nigel Farage warned international corporatist elites at the World Economic Forum that Britain will no longer be bound by their diktats and will follow its “national interest” above all else.
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Novara Media
Kurdish women fighting Isis were once feted in the US and UK media. But support for the Kurds of north and east Syria – now facing an existential threat – would only ever last as long as they were risking their lives in pursuit of western goals, writes Steven Methven.
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BBC
Trump says 'things are really calming down' as world leaders sign 'Board of Peace' papers
A leaked charter suggests the board may be designed to replace functions of the UN - Trump is joined on stage in Davos by Argentina's Javier Milei, Hungary's Viktor Orban, and others.
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Mette Frederiksen says sovereignty of island is not up for discussion after US leader says ‘framework’ of deal reached
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Politics | Craig Munro
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Mette Frederiksen makes comments after European leaders give cautious welcome to US president’s tariff U-turn
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The Guardian
Mette Frederiksen makes comments after European leaders give cautious welcome to US president’s tariff U-turn
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The Jewish Chronicle
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The Telegraph
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11:29⇢Trump Unveils the Board of Peace
⌨The UK media is dominated by Donald Trump's Davos debut of the 'Board of Peace,' a body seen as a potential UN replacement (BBC News, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times, Metro, The Jewish Chronicle). Editors highlight Keir Starmer’s refusal to participate, contrasting the UK's diplomatic isolation against the attendance of figures like Javier Milei and Nigel Farage (The Independent, HuffPost UK, Breitbart London, Metro). Simultaneously, tabloid attention remains fixed on the Beckham family’s internal disputes (Daily Mail, The Mirror).
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BBC
Trump suggests Ukraine settlement is coming 'soon' as he unveils Board of Peace members
Trump - who held a signing ceremony for his new board in Davos - is due to meet Ukraine's President Zelensky later, while his envoys are in Russia.
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The Guardian
Mette Frederiksen makes comments after European leaders give cautious welcome to US president’s tariff U-turn
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The Economist
Only a decline in corporate America’s vigour will dent the country’s dominance of financial markets
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The Economist
Only a decline in corporate America’s vigour will dent the country’s dominance of financial markets
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The Telegraph
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Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos
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BBC
Zelensky due to address world leaders at Davos after hour-long Trump meeting
Trump, who earlier suggested there would be a settlement in Ukraine "soon", says after meeting Zelensky: "Everybody wants to have the war end."
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US president repeats claims to have stopped eight wars as he hosts signing ceremony at World Economic Forum
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HuffPost UK
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The Telegraph
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13:44⇢Trump's Board of Peace Fracture
⌨UK editors are focusing on the launch of Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' at Davos, emphasizing a diplomatic fracture as Keir Starmer refuses to attend due to Vladimir Putin's involvement (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, Metro, The Jewish Chronicle). While American-aligned and right-leaning outlets frame the board as a new global framework (The Telegraph, Sky News, Breitbart), left-leaning sources critique the dismantling of the postwar order (New Statesman, Morning Star).
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The Telegraph
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New Statesman
There are several hurdles between the Manchester mayor and Westminster
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The Jewish Chronicle
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BBC
Zelensky addressing world leaders at Davos after hour-long Trump meeting
Trump, who earlier suggested there would be a settlement in Ukraine "soon", says after meeting Zelensky: "Everybody wants to have the war end."
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This War of the Poses has revealed the ghastliness and grasping behind the carefully curated Brand Beckham.
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Ukrainian president says sending 40 soldiers does not send a strong signal to Russia or China
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BBC
Zelensky accuses Europe of 'avoiding action' on Ukraine after meeting Trump in Davos
Trump, who earlier suggested there would be a settlement in Ukraine "soon", says after meeting Zelensky: "Everybody wants to have the war end."
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Ukrainian president, giving speech in Davos, says trilateral meeting will take place in UAE
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The Telegraph
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15:06⇢The Davos Trilateral Summit Spark
⌨The UK media focuses on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s announcement in Davos of trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US (The Guardian, The Independent, BBC News). Editors highlight his sharp criticism of European passivity, contrasting it with the upcoming UAE summit (The Times, The Telegraph, Sky News). While right-leaning outlets emphasize the collapse of the postwar order (The Mirror, Breitbart), regional politics regarding Andy Burnham’s potential return to Westminster also surface (New Statesman, HuffPost UK).
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The Telegraph
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The Telegraph
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A day after triggering sighs of relief by saying he wouldn’t invade Greenland, the US President unveiled his rival to the UN, Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, and the 35 nations that have signed up.
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Ukraine president says Europe is in ‘Greenland mode’ and needs to know how to defend itself rather than wait for US
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Ukraine president accuses EU leaders of waiting for direction from Donald Trump in blistering speech at Davos
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Breitbart UK
The Danish and Greenlandic govts poured cold water on potential U.S. sovereign base amid speculation over what the NATO deal might involve.
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BBC
Zelensky says he agreed post-war security guarantees with Trump in Davos meeting
The Ukrainian leader says the document now needs to be signed by "presidents", without giving details of its content. Ukrainian, Russian and US officials will meet tomorrow.
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The Jewish Chronicle
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The Economist
Especially now that America is becoming a less reliable partner
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17:56⇢Zelenskyy's Trilateral Peace Gambit
⌨UK editors are pivoting from Donald Trump's initial Board of Peace announcement to the specific diplomatic maneuvers by Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Davos. The narrative now centers on a trilateral peace framework involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US (BBC News, The Independent, The Guardian, Sky News). While broadsheets highlight Zelenskyy's sharp critiques of European 'passivity', tabloids maintain a parallel focus on the Beckham family feud (Daily Mail, The Mirror).
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Plus: Julie Burchill on Brand Beckham.
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali on how the left became the useful idiots of Islamic extremism.
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World | Herbie Russell
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The Guardian
EU meeting in Brussels is aimed at discussing volatile situation with US in wake of Trump’s recent moves around Greenland
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Stand up to Trump and Putin, or be left behind.
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Sky News
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Comments came at emergency EU meeting called after weeks of escalating threats from Donald Trump to annex Greenland
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The meeting came as US envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Moscow for a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
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