Trump 'ready to push button' on Iran airstrikes

Plus: Home secretary denounces police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Thursday, January 15, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent.   Donald Trump is "ready to push the button" on airstrikes in Iran, Shabana Mahmood has said she has "no confidence" in the police chief behind the Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban, and Denmark has declared there's a "fundamental disagreement" as US-Greenland talks continue. Top stories 1 | Trump is 'ready to push the button' on airstrikes in Iran Read more 2 | Home secretary has 'no confidence' in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban Read more 3 | Denmark declares 'fundamental disagreement' in US-Greenland talks Read more 4 | David Hockney slams plans to bring Bayeux Tapestry to UK as 'madness' Read more 5 | Suspected drones cause flight delays at Heathrow airport Read more Editors' picks David Hockney: Why it's madness to move the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain John Rentoul: Do Starmer's U-turns really matter if he ends up in the right place? The real reason Hamnet is making you cry, according to psychologists Your Views Your Views Why readers say EU is right to futureproof any Brexit reset deal The EU is being cautious – very wise after all the upheavals and unpleasantness the UK has caused. Although I think Reform is beginning to unravel and will probably have disappeared by the next general election, like Ukip and the Brexit Party, it is better to be safe than sorry.   HASTINGSPIER 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  Larry the cat trips up Polish president's photographer STAT OF THE DAY £300m The cost of a new ski resort, waterpark and hotel complex in South Wales, which has just been granted planning permission. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "Why does a London museum, which prides itself on conserving and preserving great art, want to gamble on the survival of the most important art image of scale in Europe? It is madness."  Writing in The Independent, David Hockney argues the British Museum is taking too much of a risk by moving the Bayeux Tapestry. Read more Other stories you might like 'We stopped HS2 seizing half our family farm – now we're under threat again' 'Complete shambles': Exasperated Labour MPs lash out at Starmer over digital ID U-turn Dual citizen Britons without UK passport could be refused entry under rule change Stay cosy with more than 40% off Silentnight's winter duvet at Amazon. Stock up on socks for less in the Peper Harow sale. 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 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