Live News Schedule Wednesday 21 January 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 01:00
  BBC News—21/01/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—21/01/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?
  Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.(R)
6. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
7. 03:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
8. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
9. 05:00
  BBC News—21/01/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Trump ratchets up tension with Europe
  The US President has doubled down on threats to take control of Greenland.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/01/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 10:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 11:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
5. 11:15
  Politics Live—21/01/2026
  The big political issues of the day.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  World at One—President Trump addresses Davos
  We bring you live reaction from Davos in Switzerland as President Trump delivers speech.
2. 13:30
  President Trump at the World Economic Forum
  The US leader has addressed world leaders in Davos.
3. 16:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 17:00
  PM—President Trump wants Greenland - but won't use force
  The US wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland but rules out the use of force.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—21/01/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
2. 19:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 20:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 21:00
  BBC News—21/01/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 21:06
  Newshour—Trump drops threat of tariffs over Greenland after Nato talks in Davos
  President Trump says he will not initiate new tariffs in his bid to acquire Greenland
6. 22:00
  The World Tonight—President Trump backs down from tariff threat on allies
  Trump says he won't go ahead with tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland ambitions.
7. 22:30
  Newsnight—Trump: We've got a deal on Greenland
  Trump announces a deal on Greenland - and won't invade the territory or introduce tariffs
8. 23:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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Late
1. 00:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 01:00
  BBC News—22/01/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—22/01/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—22/01/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—Have the protests in Iran failed?
  How a brutal crackdown appears to have quelled the unrest.(R)
6. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
7. 03:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
8. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
9. 05:00
  BBC News—22/01/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Trump says 'framework of future deal' on Greenland
  Donald Trump says he's exploring a potential deal after talks with NATO.