10 h. ago Donald Trump's Greenland row 'will make it easier for Putin to take Ukraine,' mouthpiece says

The US President's obsession with nicking Greenland is seen by some in Russia as him being inspired by Mad Vlad to expand his country's territory - and there is a belief the row could help Putin achieve his aims too

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66 h. ago How we draw the age of Trump and turmoil: two cartoonists go head

Martin Rowson has been drawing for the Guardian since the 1980s; Ella Baron since 2022. In paint and pixels, each is tasked with capturing the chaos and absurdity of our political momentPhotographs and video by David LeveneGallery: cartoonists Martin Rowson and Ella Baron at work – in picturesMartin Rowson and Ella Baron are both regular contributors to the Guardian’s daily political cartoon. Martin has been with the Guardian for decades; Ella has been contributing since 2022. This week, we challenged the pair to draw on the same subject (Trump and a world in turmoil), on the same day, to see what each – with their different styles, tools and perspectives – would come up with. Martin landed on a Shakespearean scene, with a warped “King Leer” flanked by snickering world leaders. Ella proposed him squatting in a dystopian nest, surrounded by his spoils. Below, each reflects on their process, the challenges and joys of political cartoons, and what they have learned from one another. Co...

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3 d. ago Prince Harry says Nato troops who served in Afghanistan deserve ‘respect’ in backlash against Trump’s jibe

The Duke’s remarks come after Sir Keir Starmer condemned Donald Trump’s comments

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3 d. ago Prince Harry says British soldiers who died in Afghanistan deserve ‘respect’ in backlash against Trump’s jibe

US President Donald Trump provokes anger in Britain from veterans and MPs with his criticism of European armed forces

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3 d. ago Starmer slams Trump: Apologise for 'insulting and appalling' frontline swipe at Nato soldiers in Afghanistan

US President provokes anger in Britain from veterans and MPs with his criticism of European armed forces

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3 d. ago 'Insulting and frankly appalling': Keir Starmer demands apology from Donald Trump in major transatlantic row over jibe at Britain's Afghan war dead

The US president was accused of taking a cheap shot at his country's allies when he told Fox News on Thursday that he was 'not sure' NATO would be there for America 'if we ever needed them'.

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3 d. ago Starmer tells Trump: Apologies for 'insulting and appalling' frontline swipe at Nato soldiers in Afghanistan

US President provokes anger in Britain from veterans and MPs with his criticism of European armed forces

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3 d. ago Trump slammed as 'draft dodger' amid furious row over Nato troops

Trump has been accused of avoiding military service as anger mounts over his suggestions Nato forces - that included British servicemen - did not fight on the frontlines in Afghanistan

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3 d. ago UK slams Trump over his 'they stayed off the front lines' swipe at Nato troops in Afghanistan

US President provokes anger from veterans and MPs with his criticism of European armed forces

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3 d. ago Asian shares, US futures gain as Japan keeps its key interest rate unchanged

Asian shares and U.S. futures are higher after U.S. stocks rose, regaining more of their losses for the week

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4 d. ago London midday: Stocks up but off highs after Trump rows back on tariffs

London midday: Stocks up but off highs after Trump rows back on tariffs  Vox Markets

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5 d. ago Trump rows back on Greenland tariff threats after ‘deal’ talks with Nato chief

The US president had only earlier on Wednesday doubled down on his threats to secure the Arctic island, but ruled out the use of force to do so.

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5 d. ago Trump leaves door open to climb down over furious US row with Europe over Greenland

But the US president chided European leaders telling them: ‘Without us you’d be speaking German’

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5 d. ago Davos 2026 LIVE: Trump lands in Zurich ahead of Davos address amid Greenland takeover row

Trump prepares to address ongoing Greenland row with world leaders at Davos

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5 d. ago Davos 2026 LIVE: Trump arrives in Zurich ahead of Davos address amid Greenland takeover row

Trump prepares to address ongoing Greenland row with world leaders at Davos

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5 d. ago Davos live: Trump lands in Zurich ahead of speech to world leaders; Merz meeting cancelled due to Air Force One delay

Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where head of Nato insists Ukraine must be number one issueUS treasury secretary brands Denmark ‘irrelevant’ as Greenland row deepensNervous rex: the Davos elite brace for Trump and his dinosaur diplomacyQ: Is the US worried that institutional investors in Europe might pull out of the US Treasury market, such as pension funds in Denmark?Bessent brushes this aside, sayingThe size of Denmark’s investment in US Treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant.It is less than $100 million.They’ve been selling Treasuries for years. I’m not concerned at all. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Davos 2026 LIVE: Trump to speak at Davos as his Greenland takeover plan tops agenda at World Economic Forum

Trump prepares to address ongoing Greenland row with world leaders at Davos

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5 d. ago World holds its breath as Trump flies to Davos amid furious row over Greenland

US President set to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after doubling down on his insistence that America needs to acquire Greenland

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6 d. ago Now Trump appears to threaten US takeover of CANADA amid Greenland storm & shares private texts from Macron & Nato chief

DONALD Trump now appears to have set his sights on Canada - as the US president leaks private chats with world leaders amid the Greenland row. Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself speaking with European allies including Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron - appearing to talk through plans on seizing his North American neighbour....

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6 d. ago UK hits back after Trump slams Starmer for 'great stupidity' over Chagos Islands as Greenland row explodes

Cabinet minister Darren Jones said the US administration had welcomed the deal on the islands in the Indian Ocean

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