How to say what you want to say can be crucial at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Although this Davos dialect is initially even harder on the ears than Swiss German, it can become second nature, given enough practice and self-delusion. I just spent two hours on a minibus and slipped over on the pavement Is this your first Davos? I need someone to get me into Matthew Freud’s partyKnowledge of the Davos dialect should not be taken lightly. Whether the dialect is powerful enough to ensure the Davos-related expenses on your corporate credit card are approved – well, that is another matter.

“I’m seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States, just as we have acquired many other territories throughout our history,” Mr Trump told attendees in Switzerland. Mr Trump insisted on Wednesday that allowing the US to acquire Greenland would boost collective security and not endanger Nato, even as he belittled the military alliance. This would greatly enhance the security of the entire Alliance,” Mr Trump said. Inflation has been defeated,” Mr Trump said. “That’s why issues like energy, trade, immigration and economic growth must be central concerns to anyone who wants to see a strong and united West,” Mr Trump said.

US President Donald Trump is due to address the event in Davos on Wednesday afternoon. As the annual World Economic Forum enters its third day, Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock is joined from Davos in the Swiss Alps by Irish Times Economics Correspondent Eoin Burke-Kennedy. US President Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland, and the strain it is putting on EU-US relations, has dominated this year’s event so far. Also on Tuesday, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney was damning in his assessment of Donald Trump’s impact on global politics and a “fading” rules-based order. He also warned countries against a policy of appeasement when it comes to major powers like the US.

Donald Trump claimed the US Supreme Court 'should lose a lot of credibility' over the ongoing hearings on transgender athletes in women's sports. But you saw that just the other day in the Supreme Court, men playing in women's sport doesn't work.' The Supreme Court heard opening arguments in the Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. Nonetheless, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court gave no indication after over three hours of arguments that it would follow suit. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt fired back at Supreme Court justices last weekAccording to the Supreme Court, 30 states have restrictions on transgender athletes participating against girls and women.

Massive fire rips through London flats as four children rushed to hospitalTwo flats were completely destroyed after a fire ripped through the buildings in Lambeth, London, which led to more than 20 people evacuated and four children were hospitalisedView 3 Images The fire ripped through a block of flats in London (Image: UKNIP)Four children have been rushed to hospital after a huge fire ripped through a block of city centre flats. Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters from the London Fire Brigade attended the blaze this morning. Over 20 people were evacuated from the building, four children were taken to hospital as a precaution. People took to social media posting images of a car which they said was on fire at Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport. A Heathrow Airport spokesperson said: “Earlier this morning our teams responded to a vehicle fire on the Terminal 5 Departures forecourt.

Man 'tries to abduct child' as police swoop on Merthyr Tydfil Leisure CentreSouth Wales Police rushed to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre in Wales after reports that a man had tried to abduct a young boy on Friday afternoonView Image A man has been arrested on suspicion of detaining a child without having lawful control (Image: Google Maps/Wales Online )A man has been arrested after he allegedly tried to abduct a child at a leisure centre in Wales. Officers from South Wales Police rushed to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Friday afternoon following reports that a man had tried to abduct a young boy. Officers arrested an 82-year-old man from the town on suspicion of detaining a child without having lawful control. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "South Wales Police was called to Rhydycar leisure centre on Friday January 16, to an alleged abduction attempt. Article continues below"Officers attended and an 82-year-old man from Merthyr Tydfil was arrested at the scene on suspicion of detaining a child without having lawful control.

Rachel Reeves pledged today that 2026 will be the 'year that Britain turns a corner' after the rate of inflation recorded a surprise jump. In yesterday's Poll of the Day, Mail readers were asked: 'Team Beckham versus Team Brooklyn - whose side are you on?' Out of more than 26,000 votes, 65 per cent of you said 'Team Beckham' and 35 per cent said 'Team Brooklyn'. In a second poll, we asked: 'Is Starmer guilty of 'great stupidity' for giving away Chagos Islands, as Trump claims?' Out of more than 11,000 votes, 96 per cent of you said 'yes' and 4 per cent said 'no'.

Time to Wear Our Wellies and support farm familiesEMBRACE FARM, Ireland’s support network for farm families is urging people to support and get involved in its annual Wear Our Wellies (WOW) Day on Friday, February 6. The charitable organisation is encouraging Galway schools, businesses, groups, and individuals to take part in the fundraiser by wearing their wellies wherever they are on the day and to donate to Embrace FARM, helping to raise awareness and vital funds. Last year, over €6,000 was raised to help provide emotional and practical supports for Irish farm families impacted by serious injury and sudden death. Embrace FARM Co-founder, Norma Rohan said: “This unique fundraiser lets us connect with both farming and non-farming communities, allowing us to highlight the impact a serious injury or sudden death has on a farming family and the broader farming community. So, get your friends, family, colleagues and join us as we wear our wellies on February 6.”To get involved register your WOW Day Fundraiser on https://embracefarm.com/registeryourfundraiser/ or donate via iDonate page www.idonate.ie/event/WOWDay.

Italian media deliver telling verdict after Arsenal's Champions League winArsenal defeated Inter Milan 3-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday night and the Italian media were full of praise for Mikel Arteta's teamView Image Bukayo Saka was praised for the way he took on Federico Dimarco (Image: Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal maintained their perfect Champions League record with a commanding 3-1 victory over Inter Milan on their own turf. The Gunners dominated their Italian hosts and are building a compelling argument as genuine contenders to claim the Champions League crown come the end of the campaign. Their assessment stated: "It's nothing new: his Arsenal team plays with bravado and at supersonic speed. In the Champions League, they've won seven of their seven games; this team is a battleship." The front page of Corriere dello Sport declared: "Champions League disappointment: Arsenal win 3-1 at San Siro.

Prue Leith quits Great British Bake Off after nine years and shares sad statementGreat British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has quit the Channel 4 show after nine years. Prue, who took over from Dame Mary Berry, has shared a statement to explain her decisionView 2 Images Prue announced the news in a statement (Image: PA)Dame Prue Leith has quit The Great British Bake Off after nine years as a judge. She then wrote in the caption: "After nine series and judging more than 400 challenges, I have decided to step down as a judge on The Great British Bake Off. I've only given up Celebrity [Bake Off]." ‌The decision came after Prue told the Mirror how she almost quit the Great British Bake Off because she wanted to spend more time with her family but bosses changed her schedule so she could carry on.

EXCLUSIVE: Reform 'hypocrite' blasted as letter to Joe Biden about Chagos Islands emergesAndrew Rosindell, who defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK at the weekend, wrote to Joe Biden in December 2020 saying failure to 'decolonise' the Chagos Islands was causing international angerView 4 Images Tory turncoat Andrew Rosindell wrote to Joe Biden in 2020 (Image: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)A Reform defector has been accused of a "staggering act of hypocrisy" for griping about the Chagos Islands deal despite begging Joe Biden for an almost identical agreement. ‌Andrew Rosindell penned a letter in 2020 warning Mr Biden that failure to "decolonise" Chagos was causing international anger. ‌Mr Rosindell wrote: "Now is a propitious time to re-assess the long-term security and strategy of this vitally important joint base in the Indian Ocean. Mr Rosindell wrote: "The Group has long advocated that with political will, determination, and compromise these issues can be resolved." This is the same person who signed letters, and lobbied the British and even foreign governments to respect the ICJ ruling on the Chagos Islands.

“Davos” should come to Dublin, according to businessman Larry Fink, who is currently co-chair of the World Economic Forum. “For 56 years, the World Economic Forum has been synonymous with Davos. It is now under interim management, with Mr Fink, who is the chairman and chief executive of the investment management company BlackRock, acting as interim co-chair. The forum can’t remain an echo chamber, Mr Fink warned, and it shouldn’t want to have panels where everyone agrees 95pc of the time. That’s the central tension of this forum: Davos is an elite gathering trying to shape a world that belongs to everyone,” he said.

Katy Perry cheekily winked at her politician boyfriend Justin Trudeau as she made an unexpected appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. The singer, 41, joined The Female Quotient lounge to support the former Canadian Prime Minister, 54, as he spoke during the event. Taking her place in the crowd, Katy left Justin grinning from ear-to-ear when she caught his eye contact from across the room. Katy looked stunning as she glammed up to throw her support behind the politician, who was being snapped by adoring viewers while giving his speech. Shortly before their first outing as a couple, sources revealed Katy is 'really into' her connection with Justin, saying: ''Katy is really into it.

The number of jobs in Ireland financially supported by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) has gone above 40,000, figures released on Wednesday show. In 2025, Local Enterprise Office client companies created 7,261 new jobs with a net employment gain for the year of 2,479. Client companies who have received funding through LEOs are now supporting 40,285 jobs, up 7% on 2024. "From digitalisation to sustainability and export development, our LEOs are helping small businesses compete and scale. The Local Enterprise Offices located in the local authorities and funded through Enterprise Ireland support thousands of small Irish businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide.

Rory McIlroy has challenged Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to demonstrate their commitment to the Ryder Cup cause by settling fines for their LIV Golf participation. The switches of Rahm and Hatton to LIV has drawn fines – totalling several million euros – due to tournament conflict with the DP World Tour, where both remain members. McIlroy was typically forthright when asked whether Rahm and Hatton should settle the debt due to the European Tour Group. “We went really hard on the Americans about being paid to play the Ryder Cup and we also said that we would pay to play in Ryder Cups. “I have always been extremely proud to be a member of the DP World Tour.