2 h. ago France not considering soccer World Cup boycott over Greenland for now

France’s sports minister says her country is not currently thinking about boycotting the soccer World Cup in the United States amid growing tensions related to Donald Trump’s quest to control Greenland

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2 h. ago French government not in favour of World Cup 2026 boycott over Greenland threats

Minister says there is ‘no desire’ to boycott tournamentBut Coquerel says US should be stripped of World CupThe French government is not in favour of boycotting this year’s World Cup being co-hosted by the United States over Donald Trump’s Greenland threats, France’s sports minister has said.Trump has targeted France among the eight European countries threatened with tariffs for their opposition to his drive to annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago A ‘trade bazooka’, tariffs and a World Cup boycott: How Europe can hit back at Trump over Greenland

European leaders have made bullish threats of a response to Trump’s latest tariff threats. But economists tell Craig Hoyle that an extended trade war would be a ‘worst-case scenario’

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5 h. ago Scotland boycott of World Cup finals not the way to stand up to Donald Trump, says Stephen Flynn

Stephen Flynn disagreed with his former Westminster colleague Hannah Bardell on the need for a Scotland boycott.

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6 h. ago World Cup boycott not the answer to Trump’s threats, says SNP Westminster leader

Stephen Flynn said there needs to be serious and committed international dialogue with allies.

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6 h. ago How Trump’s Greenland obsession could spark a World Cup boycott

Gianni Infantino’s cosying up to the US President has left Fifa in an awkward situation, writes Miguel Delaney, with the real prospect of lasting ramifications for the World Cup this summer

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6 h. ago Boycotting World Cup not the right route for Scotland, says SNP's Stephen Flynn

Several MPs and a former SNP MP have called for Scotland and other home nations to boycott the men’s football World Cup

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20 h. ago Concerned European football chiefs discuss response to Trump over Greenland

Annex attempt could bring about Uefa-led boycott Implications for World Cup alarming heads of FAsEuropean football’s leaders are increasingly concerned about Donald Trump’s wish to annex Greenland and have held initial discussions about how the sport could respond.The Guardian understands the implications for this summer’s World Cup were among the topics raised among about 20 football association heads in Budapest on Monday. Talks about the Greenland crisis were held informally on the sidelines of an event organised to celebrate the Hungarian football federation’s 150th anniversary, in the knowledge that a unified European response may be required should Trump seek to escalate the situation. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Piers Morgan risks wrath of Donald Trump as he tells England to BOYCOTT World Cup

England are in the middle of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup but the Three Lions have been told to consider their spot at the tournament in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s tariff threats

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25 h. ago Scotland could boycott World Cup in protest at Donald Trump, says former SNP MP

Hannah Kennedy-Bardell said Scots needed to consider "radical action" to send a message to the US president.

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26 h. ago England’s official LGBT+ fans group to boycott World Cup over violence fears

The official group representing LGBT+ fans attacks FIFA and expresses fears about United States in this summer's football World Cup

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26 h. ago Calls for Scotland and England to boycott the World Cup over Trump's Greenland obsession

Conservative former minister Simon Hoare and Liberal Democrat MP Luke Taylor intimated that both England and Scotland should pull out of the tournament in protest at President Donald Trump.

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27 h. ago Calls for England and Scotland to boycott the World Cup over Trump's Greenland obsession

Conservative former minister Simon Hoare and Liberal Democrat MP Luke Taylor intimated that both England and Scotland should pull out of the tournament in protest at President Donald Trump.

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3 d. ago A World Cup cancellation seems utterly unthinkable despite Donald Trump's imperialism

IAN HERBERT: Governments decide whether to withdraw their teams from a World Cup, but it would be hard to see anything but a boycott for the Danes in those circumstances.

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7 d. ago Skiing: Could Canada's 'Wonder Routes' concept work in Scotland?

Creating itineraries to meet the needs of different types of skiers and snowboarders is a great way of making resorts more accessible, writes Roger Cox

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1 week ago Edinburgh Airport: Flights to major US city known as 'Birthplace of America' extended

Scotland's only direct route to US city Philadelphia will be extended into the winter season this year as American Airlines continues to grow its presence at Edinburgh Airport.

Transport

2 w. ago Flight, train and road travel chaos as snow wreaks havoc across UK

In the UK, the Great Western Railway, the Elizabeth line and routes in far north Scotland are experiencing severe disruption

Transport

2 w. ago Mass flight and train cancellations as snow wreaks travel chaos

In the UK, the Great Western Railway, the Elizabeth line and routes in far north Scotland are experiencing severe disruption

Events

3 w. ago New geological trail proposed on Scotland’s most famous road trip route

Visitors can explore the oldest rocks in western Europe at this Highlands coastal town

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3 w. ago Plans to open major Scots tourist trail on iconic NC500 route

A BRAND-new coastal trail on the iconic North Coast 500 route could be set to open next year. Gairloch is located on the shores of Wester Ross, which is a popular stop along the iconic tourist route. The 516-mile route is commonly known as Scotland’s answer to America’s Route 66 and is now one of...

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