11 h. ago International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot

International journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk amid a political crisis triggered by President Donald Trump's desire to control the island

Politics

13 h. ago UK backs new NATO mission in Arctic amid Donald Trump Greenland threats

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper revealed Britain wants to step up an operation known as ‘Arctic Sentry’ to bolster security in the High North - a move also backed by Norway

Events

16 h. ago Do not let US use Scottish airports to launch Greenland attack, Swinney urged

It comes after the American military used Wick Airport in an operation to seize a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic.

Events

17 h. ago Donald Trump sent defiant message as first NATO troops touch down in Greenland

Donald Trump's worrying threats against Greenland have been met with a strong message and warning as the first deployment of NATO troops land on the vulnerable island territory

Politics

18 h. ago How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory

US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the islandOne day during his first term, Donald Trump summoned a top aide to discuss a new idea. “Trump called me down to the Oval Office,” John Bolton, national security adviser in 2018, told the Guardian. “He said a prominent businessman had just suggested the US buy Greenland.”It was an extraordinary proposal. And it originated from a longtime friend of the president who would go on to acquire business interests in the Danish territory. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Putin ally warns Trump Greenland plan could spark 'end of world' in nuclear Armageddon'

Putin-backing Russian senator Dmitry Rogozin has warned that Donald Trump's plan to take over Greenland would lead to a nuclear war with Russia and China and 'the beginning of the end of the world'

Events

22 h. ago Russia threatens ‘nuclear end of the world’ if Trump follows through on promise

Russia has said Donald Trump taking Greenland and positioning nuclear weapons on the island would bring about the 'end of the world' in a chilling threat to the US president

Events

34 h. ago Donald Trump's 'real reason' for wanting to take over Greenland exposed

Donald Trump has long insisted control of Greenland is important for US "national security", but a new social media post suggests it's also vital for his proposed Golden Dome missile defence system

Politics

34 h. ago Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrrifying' threats to her homeland

Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

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35 h. ago US acquisition of Greenland ‘absolutely not necessary,’ says Danish foreign minister after Washington talks – Europe live

Trump claims only US can protect territory and says ‘two dogsleds won’t do it’ as Danish and Greenlandic ministers hold talks with vice-presidentPeople in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent commentsUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his rhetoric on getting control of Greenland, insisting that the US “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security.”In a social media post, Trump claimed that “Nato should be leading the way for us to get it,” and “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent - not even close! They know that, and so do I.” Continue reading...

Politics

35 h. ago Half of Americans think ICE is making cities less safe, poll finds – live

Fifty-six percent of Americans said fatal shooting of Renee Good was an inappropriate use of force, survey by CNN findsDonald Trump repeated his threat to withhold federal funding to sanctuary cities on Truth Social today.“ALL THEY DO IS BREED CRIME AND VIOLENCE! If States want them, they will have to pay for them!,” the president wrote in a post. Continue reading...

Politics

36 h. ago Republican panel chair moves to hold both Hillary and Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress – live

James Comer, chair of House oversight committee, says he has scheduled session to hold Clintons in contempt after they refuse to testify in Epstein investigationDonald Trump repeated his threat to withhold federal funding to sanctuary cities on Truth Social today.“ALL THEY DO IS BREED CRIME AND VIOLENCE! If States want them, they will have to pay for them!,” the president wrote in a post. Continue reading...

Politics

36 h. ago Donald Trump issues Greenland warning ahead of White House talks

His outburst comes after Greenland’s Prime Minister told reporters 'we choose Denmark'

Events

37 h. ago Trump in fresh Greenland outburst as ministers’ talks with Vance last less than an hour – Europe live

President claims only US can protect territory and says ‘two dogsleds won’t do it’ as Danish and Greenlandic ministers hold talks with vice-presidentPeople in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent commentsUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his rhetoric on getting control of Greenland, insisting that the US “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security.”In a social media post, Trump claimed that “Nato should be leading the way for us to get it,” and “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent - not even close! They know that, and so do I.” Continue reading...

Politics

38 h. ago Trump in fresh Greenland outburst as ministers arrive for talks with Vance – Europe live

President claims only US can protect territory and says ‘two dogsleds won’t do it’ as Danish and Greenlandic ministers hold talks with vice-presidentPeople in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent commentsUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his rhetoric on getting control of Greenland, insisting that the US “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security.”In a social media post, Trump claimed that “Nato should be leading the way for us to get it,” and “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent - not even close! They know that, and so do I.” Continue reading...

Politics

40 h. ago ‘Are they going to bring their violence here?’: Fear – but little preparation – as threat of invasion looms over Greenland

Ahead of high-stakes talks, people tell of alarm, thoughts of fleeing and lack of information on what to do if US invadesEurope live – latest updatesWhen she was living in Denmark, the seemingly unshakeable safety of Greenland was a comforting source of reassurance for Najannguaq Hegelund. Whenever there was any instability in the world, she would joke with her family: “Well we will just go to Greenland, nothing ever happens in Greenland.”But in the past two weeks – during which Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action on the largely autonomous Arctic territory the US president claims he “needs” for national security purposes, despite it being part of the Danish kingdom – Hegelund, 37, has realised this is suddenly no longer true. Continue reading...

Events

40 h. ago Donald Trump warned buying Greenland 'could cost over £500 billion'

Donald Trump wants to move 'at high speed' and could take action on Greenland 'within week or months' as the President ups his efforts to bring the nation into the US fold

Economics

42 h. ago Trump tells NATO to 'get me Greenland for Golden Dome' as Denmark 'sends more troops'

US President Donald Trump's threats to takeover Greenland for his 'Golden Dome' has seen Denmark reportedly reinforce its military in the territory with a source telling a Danish publication that more troops are being sent

Politics

56 h. ago Donald Trump could take action on Greenland 'within weeks' as residents worry

America's Arctic commissioner Thomas Dans said the US president wants to annex the territory quickly, something Greenland minister Naaja Nathanielsen said is 'unfathomable'

Politics

60 h. ago Update on Greenland risk of war with Donald Trump after US 'betrayal'

Greenland minister Naaja Nathanielsen has said Donald Trump's threats have caused anxiety as she fielded questions about the risk of conflict with the US if it invades

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