53 m. ago Donald Trump 'won’t use force' to take Greenland but accuses Denmark of being 'ungrateful'

The US president is at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

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3 h. ago If Donald Trump takes Greenland, will Orkney and Shetland be next?

Only a madman would argue that Orkney and Shetland are not legally part of Scotland...

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6 h. ago Enough appeasement: Britain needs its own ‘trade bazooka’ to take on Donald Trump | Ed Davey

It’s time to stand up for ourselves. With targeted action and tariffs, we can help push back the bully in chiefEd Davey is leader of the Liberal DemocratsDonald Trump is behaving like an international gangster. His threats to Greenland this week have crossed a line, blackmailing America’s closest allies and threatening the future of Nato itself. From leaking messages with other world leaders to whining about the Nobel peace prize, the US president has gone from unstable to seemingly unhinged. And our government needs to wake up.For months, Keir Starmer has pursued a strategy of quiet appeasement. He told us that by avoiding confrontation the UK could carve out a special status that would shield our industries from the coming storm. Only a few months ago, Trump hailed the “special relationship” at Windsor Castle after being lavished with a state banquet. Now, thanks to his actions, it is nearly in tatters. Starmer’s Mr Nice Guy diplomacy has failed.Ed Davey is leader of the Liberal D...

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28 h. ago Does JD Vance have what it takes to assume the MAGA mantle from Donald Trump?

MAGA is leaning towards the vice president to take over Trump’s leadership of the right in 2028. But, asks John Bowden, does he have the juice?

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29 h. ago Stock markets tumble and gold and silver soar as Trump steps up efforts to seize Greenland

The FTSE 100 tumbled back towards the 10,000 mark today as Donald Trump intensified his push to take control of Greenland.

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33 h. ago Donald Trump's most controversial moments as he celebrates one year back as President

We take a look back at Donald Trump's tumultuous return to the White House, marked by controversial pardons, executive orders, and international tensions

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33 h. ago As Trump menaces Greenland, this much is clear: the free world needs a new plan – and inspired leadership | Gordon Brown

The idea that the liberal rules-based order can survive his presidency now seems complacent. This is a historic moment – and a time to actA European-wide chorus of resistance, led this morning by Keir Starmer, has greeted Donald Trump’s plan to take over Greenland, by force if necessary, and to start a tariff war if any country stands in his way. Have no doubt, this is a moment: if pursued as a non-negotiable demand, Trump’s plan ends any lingering hope that the liberal rules-based order can stumble on through his remaining time in office. The real question now is whether the 2020s will be defined by the complete collapse of the order’s already crumbling pillars and the atrocities accompanying it, or whether an international coalition of the willing can come together to build a new global framework in its place.For, in quick succession, the US has abandoned its longstanding championing of the rule of law, human rights, democracy and the territorial integrity of nation states. Gone i...

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46 h. ago Russia mocks 'collapse of NATO' as Donald Trump threatens Greenland takeover

'Europe is at a total loss, and to be honest, it's a pleasure to watch,' Russian paper Moskovskij Komsomolets said this morning - while government news sources praised Trump, egging on his 'territorial conquests'

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48 h. ago Starmer’s calm diplomacy makes mistake of assuming Trump is a sentient being | John Crace

PM’s effort to take heat out of Greenland situation is yet another humiliation in his relationship with The DonaldUK politics live – latest updatesToady, or not toady? That is the question. When even Piers Morgan has taken his head out of Donald Trump’s bum far enough to see a glimmer of daylight, then it’s fair to say the US president has probably overstepped the mark.Not content with threatening tariffs against the UK and seven EU countries for sending troops to Greenland – having previously demanded Nato allies get stuck in to protect the country from Russia and China – The Donald has now sent a letter to the Norwegian prime minister to complain about not winning the Nobel peace prize and to say he was so pissed off he was thinking of starting a war instead. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago 'Emperor' Trump makes Russia rejoice as Europe 'did not anticipate US threat'

A Russian TV show panel, which takes views from analysts and propagandists, has been celebrating Donald Trump's threats to NATO members after claiming Europe never saw it coming

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48 h. ago Russia rejoices at 'Emperor' Trump's 'truly tremendous' actions catching Europe off guard

A Russian TV show panel, which takes views from analysts and propagandists, has been celebrating Donald Trump's threats to NATO members after claiming Europe never saw it coming

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50 h. ago Should Keir Starmer take a tougher stance on Donald Trump? Vote in our poll

Keir Starmer opposes Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over Greenland but is not considering taking retaliatory action - vote in our poll on whether the PM should be tougher

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57 h. ago World leaders gather in Davos with Trump’s Greenland threats set to dominate forum

Influential meeting takes place as Europe scrambles to respond to Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats

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3 d. ago European leaders warn of ‘downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland – Europe live

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland will face tariffs from 1 FebruaryWhat do people in Greenland think of Donald Trump and his threats to take over the island? The Guardian’s Miranda Bryant and Lauren Hurrell take a look.Reuters estimated that thousands of protesters attended the “Hands Off Greenland” rallies around Denmark on Saturday, chanting “Greenland is not for sale” and waving Greenland’s red and white “Erfalasorput” flag. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Kennedy Center hit with another cancelation after MAGA takeover

Historic performing arts center has faced a deluge of cancelations from artists amid Donald Trump’s controversial takeover

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3 d. ago Donald Trump says eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland – Europe live

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland will face tariffs from 1 FebruaryWhat do people in Greenland think of Donald Trump and his threats to take over the island? The Guardian’s Miranda Bryant and Lauren Hurrell take a look.Reuters estimated that thousands of protesters attended the “Hands Off Greenland” rallies around Denmark on Saturday, chanting “Greenland is not for sale” and waving Greenland’s red and white “Erfalasorput” flag. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Putin ally mocks UK over ‘sending 007 and his Bond girls’ to save Greenland from Trump

Putin's outspoken ally Dmitry Rogozin has poked fun at the UK over sending one person to Greenland in attempts to protect the area as Donald Trump continutes his takeover plans

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4 d. ago Trump’s claim paracetamol causes autism debunked by major review

Donald Trump’s bizarre claim that paracetamol taken by pregnant women causes autism has been completely debunked in a scientific review of around a million kids

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4 d. ago Taking paracetamol in pregnancy does NOT increase risk of autism or ADHD, huge study finds

PARACETAMOL during pregnancy does not raise the baby’s risk of autism, ADHD or learning disabilities, a gold standard study has ruled. Experts say it rubbishes President Donald Trump’s “don’t take it” warning that spooked mums-to-be last year. He claimed studies had linked the painkiller to autism but that research is accused of being biased and...

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4 d. ago NATO allies to deploy troops to Greenland in just HOURS as Trump makes fresh threat

Germany, Canada and the Netherlands are sending forces to Greenland for military exercises amid growing tensions over Donald Trump's repeated threats to take control of the Arctic island

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