Trump is set to clash with Putin

Plus: UK braces for up to 30cm of snow ahead of Storm Goretti

Thursday, January 8, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent.   Donald Trump is set to clash with Putin after the US seized a Russian oil tanker, meanwhile the UK braces for up to 30cm of snow as amber weather warnings issued ahead of Storm Goretti, and Starmer has 'set out his position on Greenland' in a call with Trump. Top stories 1 | Trump on collision course with Putin after US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker Read more 2 | UK braces for up to 30cm of snow as amber weather warnings issued ahead of Storm Goretti Read more 3 | Starmer 'set out position on Greenland' in call with Trump Read more 4 | Drivers warned not to drink at all as limit set to be slashed in England and Wales Read more 5 | Murderer who absconded from prison arrested after week-long manhunt Read more Editors' picks Are the Conservatives now the official opposition to Farage's Reform? The everyday items making your home more toxic than you think How the Wegovy pill will change the weight loss market forever Your Views Your Views 'Benefits for everybody but us': Readers on UK's post-Brexit struggle Actually, it is the failure to make Brexit work that has made things worse, coupled with useless governments for the last 30 years.   OlTom Get involved and share your views here. Don't forget to complete your registration You haven't completed your registration with The Independent. It's free, quick, and helps support our journalism while tailoring your experience. Register now to enjoy benefits including access to limited Premium articles, The Independent app, more than 20 newsletters and commenting on independent.co.uk. Complete your registration today to unlock access. WATCH  NHS urges public to 'waddle like penguins' to stay safe in icy weather STAT OF THE DAY £1,339 Thousands of pensioners are failing to claim money owed to them, with up to three-quarters of eligible people missing out on an average of £1,339 a year, a new report shows. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "I had to flee Iran – now my country is on the brink of freedom" British-Iranian dissident Vahid Beheshti says "I believe the regime is collapsing under the weight of its own cruelty" – but my brave countryfolk urgently need the UK's support" Read more Other stories you might like Inside the living traditions of the Pyrenees of Catalonia Former England manager Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer Even reality TV as brilliant as The Traitors can't escape this troubling cliche Choosing The Independent as one of your preferred sources ensures that you'll see our coverage more prominently displayed in your searches. That way, you can be sure you're accessing the latest headlines from a trusted source. SOURCE PREFERENCES Luxury for less: enjoy great savings in the John Lewis cashmere sale. Stock up on socks for less in the Peper Harow sale. Join the conversation and follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy