60 h. ago Iran leader issues 'finger on the trigger' threat to Donald Trump armada

A military chief in the brutal Iranian regime has issued a chilling warning to Donald Trump's forces following the deadly crackdown which ended anti-government protests

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62 h. ago The EU finally used an economic threat against Trump. But the markets forced his climbdown | Rosa Balfour

While the threat of retaliatory measures to stop the annexation of Greenland worked, it remains to be seen if Europe has the unity to follow throughThe past couple of weeks have seen the most spectacular crisis escalation in the transatlantic relationship, over the US threat to annex Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark. It risked becoming a major conflict among the members of Nato, the most powerful security alliance in world history – until now.On Wednesday, after a meeting with Nato’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, the US president, Donald Trump, backtracked on his threats to slap tariffs on countries that got in the way of his annexation project. As European leaders huddled together over dinner for a post-crisis debrief in Brussels on 22 January, they congratulated themselves on their unity and appreciated the intervention of Rutte, or “Daddy diplomacy”. If these really were the conclusions of the latest debacle in transatlantic relations, they are missing important ...

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3 d. ago Gold records best week since 2008 as Greenland crisis rattles dollar

Precious metal closes in on $5,000 and silver tops $100 as Trump’s shortlived tariffs threat sparks rush to safe havens

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3 d. ago A beloved national monument is under threat from Utah Republicans. Activists are calling to save the ‘crown jewel’

The monument came under threat during the previous Trump administration

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3 d. ago Gold heads for best week since 2008 as Greenland crisis rattles dollar

Price closes in on $5,000 per ounce and silver tops $100 as Trump’s shortlived tariffs threat sparks rush into precious metals

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3 d. ago Gold heads for best week since 2020 as Greenland crisis rattles dollar

Trump’s shortlived tariffs threat reawakens fears over erratic policymaking that fuelled 2025 slump for US currency

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3 d. ago Davos: ECB’s Lagarde plays down fears of ‘rupture’ in world order, as IMF’s Georgieva warns of AI ‘tsunami’ hitting jobs market – live updates

Rolling coverage of the final day of the World Economic Forum in DavosLagarde is also critical about some of the numbers for economic growth being banded around in Davos this week, saying they are usually nominal numbers – the real growth figures (adjusted for inflation) are lower.It’s important to speak the truth, she says, adding:“We have to be honest about the numbers we use”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Davos: ECB’s Lagarde plays down fears of ‘rupture’ in world order, as IMF’s Georgieva warns ‘we’re not in Kansas anymore’ – live updates

Rolling coverage of the final day of the World Economic Forum in DavosChristine Lagarde, head of the ECB, is telling Davos that she is “not exactly on the same page as Mark”, when asked about prime minister Carney’s speech this week warning of a “rupture” in the world order.Lagarde explains that policymakers need to look at Plan B, or even “Plans B”, but she is not sure we should be talking about rupture.Albert Bourla, chairman and CEO, PfizerNgozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general, World Trade Organization (WTO)Christine Lagarde, president, European Central BankKristalina Georgieva, managing director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Stock up on food and bullets: Greenlanders told how to prepare for invasion after Trump threat

The government released an 11-page manual with ‘practical and simple advice’ for households on the same day Trump ruled out a takeover by force

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3 d. ago Davos: Global economic outlook in focus, as gold approaches $5,000 – live updates

Rolling coverage of the final day of the World Economic Forum in DavosDavos is now hearing about the geopolitical risks of the year ahead.Jane Harman, chair of the bipartisan US Commission on the National Defense Strategy, warns that America is leaving a “huge vacuum” around the world, which China is moving into. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Vladimir Putin cronies issue UK nuclear missile threat amid Donald Trump 'peace' talks

The sickening threats were made while the Russian dictator was talking "peace" to Donald Trump's envoys in the Kremlin.

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4 d. ago Trump has defused a bomb of his own making. For now | Mohamad Bazzi

After a bombastic speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump backed away from his threat to impose tariffs on European countriesIn the past few days, Donald Trump turned the US presidency into a tool for his personal glory and vengeance. On Saturday, he threatened to impose tariffs of up to 25% on a bloc of European countries until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland to the US. The next day, Trump texted Norway’s prime minister, saying his failure to win the Nobel peace prize was one of the reasons he’s intent on seizing control of Greenland. After being snubbed for last year’s award, Trump said he no longer felt the need “to think purely of peace”.By Tuesday morning, as European leaders continued to absorb the shock of Trump’s threats and insults, the president posted an AI-generated meme that showed him planting a US flag on the island, flanked by his vice-president and secretary of state. “Greenland. US Territory. Est. 2026,” the image said. (Trump shared another image, also...

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 edges up after Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs threat

The FTSE 100 index closed up 11.96 points, 0.1%, at 10,150.05.

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4 d. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should Starmer take credit for Trump dropping his Greenland tariffs threat?

Sir Keir said the 'hard yards' of bolstering Arctic security can begin as he welcomed Donald Trump dropping tariff threats against European nations opposed to his ambitions to annex Greenland.

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4 d. ago London stocks advance as Trump drops Greenland tariff threat

London stocks advance as Trump drops Greenland tariff threat  Reuters

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 22 January: Index rallies on tariffs relief, Beazley rejects Zurich approach

The FTSE 100 index today rallied after President Trump last night backed down on his threat of tariffs on European nations.

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 joins in global stock markets bounce as Trump drops tariff threat

Comes after the US president removed the threat of additional tariffs on nations who did not support his push to seize control of Greenland

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 22 January: Index rallies on tariffs relief, Beazley rejects Zurich bid

The FTSE 100 index today rallied after President Trump last night backed down on his threat of tariffs on European nations.

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 22 January: Index rallies on tariffs boost, B&M cuts guidance

The FTSE 100 index today rallied after President Trump last night backed down on his threat of tariffs on European nations.

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5 d. ago Trump scraps tariff threat and claims ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland – live

US president touts ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato chief Mark Rutte, drops tariffs on European allies and adds deal will involve ‘Golden Dome’ and ‘mineral rights’Trump walks back Greenland tariffs threat, citing vague ‘deal’ over territoryHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

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