68 m. ago Europe must heed Mark Carney – and embrace a painful emancipation from the US | Paul Taylor

Trump’s tariff retreat should lull nobody into dropping their guard. The EU must join forces with Canada, Japan and other like-minded countriesEU leaders would do well to meditate on the seminal lesson that the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, delivered at this year’s World Economic Forum.In an incisive analysis of the new age of predatory great powers, where might is increasingly asserted as right, Carney not only accurately defined the coarsening of international relations as “a rupture, not a transition”. He also outlined how liberal democratic “middle powers” such as Canada – but also European countries – must build coalitions to counter coercion and defend as much as possible of the principles of territorial integrity, the rule of law, free trade, climate action and human rights. He spelled out a hedging strategy that Canada is already pursuing, diversifying its trade and supply chains and even opening its market to Chinese electric vehicles to counter Donald Trump’s tarif...

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91 m. ago Asian shares rise, tracking Wall Street gains as Trump backs down on Greenland

Asian shares have mostly advanced, following Wall Street's lead, after U.S. President Donald Trump backed down on imposing tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland

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93 m. ago Trump could bribe Greenland residents with $1 million each in bizarre US deal

New reports suggest that US President Trump may consider parting with huge amounts of money in order to take control of Greenland after making u-turn decision on tariffs

Economics

1 hour ago Oldest known rock art found in Indonesian cave – a handprint predating even human entry into Europe

Handprints suggest Indonesian island was once home to a flourishing artistic culture

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1 hour ago Trump could offer Greenland residents $1 million each in bid to gain control of territory

Each person would be paid around £750,000 or €850,000 if the territory opts to join the United States.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump declaration of Greenland framework deal met with scepticism as doubts persist

Nato chief Mark Rutte says there is ‘a lot of work to be done’, as some Danish MPs voice concern at Greenland apparently being sidelined in US president’s talks Donald Trump’s announcement of a “framework of a future deal” that would settle the issue of Greenland after weeks of escalating threats has been met with profound scepticism from people in the Arctic territory, even as financial markets rebounded and European leaders welcomed a reprieve from further tariffs.Just hours after the president used his speech at the World Economic Forum to insist he wanted Greenland, “including right, title and ownership,” but backed away from his more bellicose threats of military intervention – Trump took to social media to announce “the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland” after talks with Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte, and withdrew the threat of tariffs against eight European countries. He later called it “a concept of a deal” when he spoke to business network CNBC soon a...

Economics

4 h. ago Trump's 'ultimate deal' for Greenland could offer $1m each to residents as he dramatically backs down on tariff threat (shame he kept calling it Iceland)

The US President said he had agreed 'the framework of a future deal' regarding the control of the Arctic island, which he claims is vital for American security.

Economics

4 h. ago Geri Halliwell cooks up fresh row with neighbours over 'illegal' brick

The former Spice Girl and ex-Red Bull Formula One team principal have already found themselves at loggerheads with residents over a pergola and gazebo built without planning permission.

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4 h. ago This Storied Capital In Europe Is The World's Top Literary Travel Destination

This Storied Capital In Europe Is The World's Top Literary Travel Destination  islands.com

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5 h. ago Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s ambitions for the “Board of Peace” to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appear to be the latest U.S. attempt to sidestep the U.N. Security Council

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6 h. ago Urgent call for action as England found to be among worst in Europe for child health

MPs called for the ‘urgent’ rebuilding of the health visitor workforce amid the findings

Society

6 h. ago Obesity, rotting teeth and poor mental health British children are among ‘most unhealthy’ in EU

BRITISH kids are some of the least healthy in Europe, warn MPs who branded it a “source of shame”. A report by the Commons Health Committee said that compared to the continent UK tots have high and rising levels of obesity, rotting teeth, poor mental health and asthma. It added that vaccine uptake is too...

Society

6 h. ago Rory McIlroy tells Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to pay huge fines or forget Ryder Cup dreams

RORY McILROY delivered a Ryder Cup bombshell as he urged Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to prove they would pay to represent Europe. McIlroy said the LIV duo should pay off their fines for joining the rebel tour — and end the uncertainty over their Ryder Cup futures. Both Rahm and Hatton have issued a...

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6 h. ago UK's longest bridge is 3.5 miles long and doesn't cross any water

It's enormous.

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6 h. ago Bemused Pafos boss asked about David and Brooklyn Beckham saga after Chelsea defeat

Pafos boss Albert Celades was caught off guard at Stamford Bridge when the line of questioning in his press conference turned to David Beckham and his family

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6 h. ago What channel is Rangers v Ludogorets? TV and live stream for Europa League clash

How to watch Rangers v Ludogorets

Sport

7 h. ago Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels for EU power generation in 2025, report finds

Researchers say event described as ‘major tipping point’ for clean energy in era of destabilised politicsWind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the European Union’s power generation last year, a report has found, in a “major tipping point” for clean energy.Turbines spinning in the wind and photovoltaic panels lit up by the sun generated 30% of the EU’s electricity in 2025, according to an annual review. Power plants burning coal, oil and gas generated 29%. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago What Celtic need to stay alive in Europa League and why Rangers have a hypothetical £40m at stake

No dead rubbers as Celtic and Rangers return to European action

Economics

7 h. ago Trump's Greenland deal involves 'small pockets of land for US bases' as president hails agreement for 'entire Arctic region' and dramatically scraps tariffs

Trump dramatically scrapped tariffs on eight European countries as he announced a breakthrough agreement with NATO on Wednesday evening.

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7 h. ago Church sues town for ‘religious discrimination’ after plans for bell tower are refused over fears of noise pollution

Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church had asked Collier Township to approve the construction of a chapel, but officials were concerned about ‘economic hardship and inconveniences’ to residents

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