BBC News Briefing

10 February, 2026

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Alex Binley

Hello. Ahead of this year's Munich Security Conference, security correspondent Frank Gardner take a look at what US President Donald Trump's new world order means for European security. With the rise of the 996 working week - 9am to 9pm for six days - we look at whether it can reap benefits for businesses, and the cost to workers. And finally, a rare gold pendant linked to Henry VIII will stay on display following a successful fundraising campaign.

TOP OF THE AGENDA

Does Nato's Article 5 still work?

People in Greenland attend a protest. They are stood in the snow and wears coats and hats. A smiling man and woman at the front hold up a sign which reads 'Greenland is for Greenlanders'

Just a couple of weeks ago, Trump was not ruling out force to acquire Greenland. Credit: Reuters

A year on from US Vice-President JD Vance's bombshell speech at the Munich Security Conference, in which he claimed the greatest threat to Europe comes from within, the Trump administration has "tipped the world order upside down", writes Frank Gardner. Trump's repeated threats over Greenland have contributed to the greatest strain on the transatlantic relationship for decades, he says, including calling into question whether Nato's Article 5 - stipulating that an attack on one country is an attack on all - can still work. The conference "should provide some answers on where the transatlantic alliance is heading", writes Frank. "They just may not necessarily be what Europe wants to hear."

Frank's analysis

Analysis: As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge, writes senior correspondent Allan Little.

Emmanuel Macron: The French president has urged Europe to assert itself on the world stage, saying it is time to start acting like a "power".

Bridge threat: Trump has threatened to block the opening of a bridge between Michigan and Ontario, suggesting the US should own half of it.

WORLD HEADLINES

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The weapons that massacred thousands in Iran

From machine guns to machetes, BBC News analysis has confirmed an array of weapons were used by the regime on protesters.

What it found >

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'Instagram and YouTube built addiction machines'

A landmark trial has begun in California examining the effects of social media on mental health.

More on the case >

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Purported ransom deadline for Nancy Guthrie passes

US news presenter Savannah Guthrie said her family believes her abducted mother is still alive.

More on investigation >

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The Thai election result the polls never saw coming

Why did a youthful, progressive party that polls predicted to win do so poorly compared to a transactional, old-style one?

Correspondent analysis >

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Australia police defend actions after protest violence

Videos from the rally against a visit by Israel's president appear to show officers punching protesters and dragging praying men away.

Read more >

NEWS FROM THE UK

Keir Starmer: Cabinet ministers have rallied around the PM but his struggles are not over, writes political editor Chris Mason.

Air pollution: BBC health correspondent James Gallagher inhaled London traffic fumes to find out what air pollution does to the human body.

Bridgerton: Take a look at the Bridgerton locations in real life and find out why tourism is booming.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Will 72-hour working weeks help firms win the AI race?