3 h. 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...

Economics

3 h. ago Trump drops tariff threat against Europe and touts ‘future’ Greenland deal

US president backs away from new trade war after talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte

Economics

4 h. 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.

Economics

4 h. ago Trump drops European tariff threat as he touts ‘future’ Greenland deal

US president says that ‘productive meeting’ with Nato’s Mark Rutte led to pullback on levies

Economics

12 h. 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

Politics

12 h. 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

Politics

12 h. 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...

Politics

13 h. 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

Politics

17 h. 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

Politics

39 h. 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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39 h. 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

Politics

40 h. ago Trump slams Starmer for 'great stupidity' over Chagos Islands as Greenland row explodes

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

Politics

56 h. ago Will Starmer need to use the King as his Trump card in Greenland row?

Donald Trump’s reverence for the British royal family has already been used skilfully by Sir Keir Starmer to persuade the US president, writes political editor David Maddox

Politics

59 h. ago Why Starmer will need to use the King as his Trump card in Greenland row

Donald Trump’s reverence for the British royal family has already been used skilfully by Sir Keir Starmer to persuade the US president, writes political editor David Maddox

Politics

60 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.

Politics

61 h. ago Trump warns Denmark a deal for Greenland 'will be done' as Starmer addresses UK over tariff threats: Live updates

US President Donald Trump has warned a deal for Greenland 'will be done' as Prime Minister Keir Starmer began his speech addressing tariff threats.

Events

62 h. ago Starmer ignores Trump's extraordinary Greenland Peace Prize rant

Keir Starmer insisted the US-UK alliance remained 'profound' and critical, but told a Downing Streetpress conference there was a 'fundamental' principle at stake.

Politics

62 h. ago Starmer brands Trump's trade war threats to Nato allies are 'completely wrong' as he warns of 'fundamental' split on Greenland

Keir Stramer branded Donald Trump's trade war threats 'completely wrong' today.

Events

3 d. ago Europe warns tariff threat ‘risks dangerous downwards spiral’ in Greenland row

The US president now faces potential counter-tariffs of over £80bn if he chooses to proceed

Events

4 d. ago Former Nato chief attacks Trump’s ‘gangster’ talk on Greenland

Anders Fogh Rasmussen says US president is using island as a ‘weapon of mass distraction’ from real threats such as Russia’s war in Ukraine

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