4 d. ago Greenland’s new prime minister rejects Trump’s latest threat to take control

Both Greenlandic and Danish politicians react with anger to Trump’s repeated suggestions

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2 w. ago Israel to ‘seize more ground’ and warns Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza

Defence minister, Israel Katz, threatens to implement Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into resort if hostages not releasedMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s defence minister said on Friday he has instructed the military to “seize more ground” in Gaza and threatened to annex part of the territory unless Hamas releases the remaining hostages it holds.Israel Katz’s warning came as the army stepped up the renewed assault it launched on Tuesday, shattering the truce that had facilitated the release of more than two dozen hostages and brought relative calm since late January. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Canadian PM Mark Carney warns Trump ‘disrespectful’ 51st state threats ‘need to stop’

Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney has warned Donald Trump the US president’s threats to annexe Canada as the 51st state must stop if the two countries are to broach trade talks.

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3 w. ago Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian prime minister and now must face Trump threats

It capped a momentous rise for the 59-year-old – he becomes the first Canadian PM without serious political experience

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3 w. ago Greenland elections: Who could become prime minister and what have they said about Trump’s threats?

The Inatsisartut parliament consists of 31 MPs to be chosen from six political parties

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3 w. ago Greenland goes to polls in s election PM calls a ‘fateful choice’

Poll takes place against backdrop of threats by Donald Trump and growing demands for independenceGreenland’s prime minister said voters face a “fateful choice” as the Arctic island goes to the polls in a pivotal election closely watched by Europe and the US.The vote on Tuesday has attracted global attention after Donald Trump’s repeated assertions about acquiring the autonomous territory, using military and economic force if necessary. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Hamas says Trump’s threats encourage Israel to back out of Gaza ceasefire

Militant group accuses the US president of seeking to undermine deal with his ultimatum for release of hostages Middle East crisis – live updatesHamas has accused Donald Trump of seeking to undermine the shaky pause in hostilities in Gaza with his latest intervention in the region: a new and fierce ultimatum telling the group to release all hostages.The militant Islamist organisation said Trump’s threats constituted support for attempts by the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to back out of the ceasefire agreement. Continue reading...

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