28 m. ago Donald Trump says UK handing over Chagos Islands sovereignty is an ‘act of great stupidity’ – live

US president says UK’s plan to hand over the islands to Mauritius is among the ‘reasons why Greenland has to be acquiredDonald Trump links Greenland threats to Nobel snub as EU trade war loomsThe US president, Donald Trump, has suggested Britain’s decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take over Greenland.In a Truth Social post, he said the UK’s plan to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is an “an act of GREAT STUPIDITY”. He said:Shockingly, our “brilliant” NATO Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital U.S. Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER.There is no doubt that China and Russia have noticed this act of total weakness. These are International Powers who only recognize STRENGTH, which is why the United States of America, under my leadership, is now, after only one year, respected like never before. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Mike Johnson says he aims to ‘calm the situation’ over Trump’s Greenland threats during his UK trip in interview with Farage

British politician said Trump's actions, including waging a potential trade war, threaten the NATO military alliance, which the House Speaker denied

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12 h. ago Another country mulling sending troops to Greenland after Trump’s threats

Canada is considering sending a small contingent of troops to Greenland to take part in NATO military exercises, a source told Reuters.

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13 h. ago Scientists discover Greenland's 'Achilles heel' that could force Trump to rethink his Arctic playbook

A new study threatens to derail President Trump's dream for Greenland if it successfully becomes part of the US.

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13 h. ago Trump steps up tariff threat over Greenland as Starmer appeals for calm

US President Donald Trump again refused to rule out military options to seize control of the Danish territory.

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14 h. ago Starmer tells Trump to back off over threat of Greenland trade war

PM pleads for ‘calm’ as furious France and Germany hint at retaliation and economists warn of recession if president imposes tariffs over Greenland – while letter reveals he blames Nobel prize snub for turning on Nato allies

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14 h. ago Dollar slips as Trump’s Greenland threats reawaken ‘sell America’ fears

Euro and sterling rise against US currency despite potential economic damage from new American tariffs

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14 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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15 h. ago Trump says ‘no comment’ when asked if he would seize Greenland by force – Europe live

The US president said he would “100%” push ahead with his plans to hit European nations with tarrifs if he doesn’t get Greenland.Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland to Nobel prize snubIn a nod to Trump’s efforts on Ukraine, Starmer says he recognises the US president’s role in pushing for ceasefire there – as he says “we will work closely with the United States, Ukraine and our other allies to apply pressure where it belongs: on Putin.”In his strongest criticism of Trump yet, Starmer goes on to say:A trade war is in no one’s interest, and my job is always to act in the UK’s national interest. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Mapped: Every country Trump has attacked or threatened from Iraq to Greenland in a year of ‘America First’

Despite worldwide backlash the US president continues to embrace an aggressive foreign policy agenda. Maira Butt reports on the countries Trump has targeted in his first 12 months back in office - and where could be next

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16 h. ago Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland with Nobel Peace Prize snub in letter to Norway's Prime Minister

In the letter, Trump implies that his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize has shifted his focus, as he ramps up threats to take over Greenland

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16 h. ago Europe’s rightwing parties squirm as Trump threatens tariffs

Maga allies refuse to condone US president’s threats over Greenland, with many staying quiet or blaming Brussels

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16 h. ago US Catholic cardinals issue warning to Trump over Greenland threats

The cardinals said their aim wasn't to criticize the administration but rather to encourage the U.S. to regain is moral standing in the world

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17 h. ago The death of Davos: Trump prepares to 'punch allies in the head' as Greenland threat hangs over gathering of global elite

The president looms large over the annual gathering in Switzerland amid his push to acquire Greenland, the sprawling mineral-rich Arctic territory of NATO ally Denmark.

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17 h. ago 'Bazooka' threat from France against Trump in clash on Greenland as Starmer warns against trade war

But the Prime Minister was warned by an ex-Nato chief over seeking to ‘appease’ Trump

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17 h. ago EU prepared to respond to Trump’s Greenland tariff threats but hope to deescalate at Davos – Europe live

German chancellor Friedrich Merz says that Trump repeatedly threatens tariffs and often implements them, but sometimes you can talk him out of following through.Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland to Nobel prize snubIn a nod to Trump’s efforts on Ukraine, Starmer says he recognises the US president’s role in pushing for ceasefire there – as he says “we will work closely with the United States, Ukraine and our other allies to apply pressure where it belongs: on Putin.”In his strongest criticism of Trump yet, Starmer goes on to say:A trade war is in no one’s interest, and my job is always to act in the UK’s national interest. Continue reading...

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18 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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19 h. ago Swinney: Not right for Trump to use tariffs as economic threat over Greenland

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said tariffs would be ‘deeply damaging’ and were the ‘wrong thing to do’.

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19 h. ago Panicking EU leaders to hold emergency Greenland summit after Trump's trade war threat: Live updates

EU leaders will hold an emergency summit on Greenland following US President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on EU countries.

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20 h. ago Starmer rules out retaliatory tariffs against US over Greenland

PM says US tariffs are in no one’s interests – and Greenland row should be resolved through ‘calm discussion’ UK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has ruled out imposing retaliatory tariffs on the US, saying they would be the “wrong thing to do”, after Donald Trump threatened them against Nato allies to try to secure Greenland.The prime minister said US tariffs would damage the British economy and were “in no one’s interests”. The UK would instead prefer to address the issue through “calm discussion” between allies, he added. Continue reading...

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