36 m. ago No military force on Greenland but Trump’s biggest threat came in what he didn’t say at Davos

Trump has backed away from using force against Greeland but that doesn’t leave Europe any safer, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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59 m. ago Europe set to unleash devastating 'trade bazooka' in vengeful payback plot against Trump

European leaders are preparing for the worst amid President Donald Trump's threats to impose on Greenland.

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2 h. ago Hardened Starmer changes tack as gentle approach fails to sway Trump

Prime minister surprisingly forceful at PMQs over US president’s volte face on Chagos and refusal to drop tariffs threat on GreenlandUK politics live – latest updatesFor a man who chooses his words so carefully, there is no doubt that Keir Starmer’s shift in tone towards Donald Trump at prime minister’s questions was intentional.Since the turn of the year, as the US president has shown his imperialist ambition, the prime minister’s softly-softly approach to his unpredictable friend in the White House has come under increased strain. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Donald Trump doubles down on Greenland threat but rules out using force

The US president said he wanted ‘immediate negotiations’ on the acquisition of the Arctic territory.

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2 h. ago 8 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he makes chilling threat to world leaders over Greenland

The US President slurred his words and appeared to be struggling to stay awake during the hour-long keynote speech at the World Economic forum. Here's all the key moments

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4 h. ago Starmer vows ‘I will not yield’ over support for Greenland amid Trump threats

The Prime Minister will host his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on Thursday.

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5 h. ago French government not in favour of World Cup 2026 boycott over Greenland threats

Minister says there is ‘no desire’ to boycott tournamentBut Coquerel says US should be stripped of World CupThe French government is not in favour of boycotting this year’s World Cup being co-hosted by the United States over Donald Trump’s Greenland threats, France’s sports minister has said.Trump has targeted France among the eight European countries threatened with tariffs for their opposition to his drive to annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Gold hits record high as global markets rattled by Trump’s tariff and Greenland threats

Precious metals are seen as a reliable store of value when markets or currencies have volatility

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5 h. ago Renewed calls for Trump to be removed under the 25th Amendment after threats to Greenland. But can he be?

President Donald Trump’s recent behaviour provokes calls from Democrats for him to be relieved of his duties

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8 h. ago Enough appeasement: Britain needs its own ‘trade bazooka’ to take on Donald Trump | Ed Davey

It’s time to stand up for ourselves. With targeted action and tariffs, we can help push back the bully in chiefEd Davey is leader of the Liberal DemocratsDonald Trump is behaving like an international gangster. His threats to Greenland this week have crossed a line, blackmailing America’s closest allies and threatening the future of Nato itself. From leaking messages with other world leaders to whining about the Nobel peace prize, the US president has gone from unstable to seemingly unhinged. And our government needs to wake up.For months, Keir Starmer has pursued a strategy of quiet appeasement. He told us that by avoiding confrontation the UK could carve out a special status that would shield our industries from the coming storm. Only a few months ago, Trump hailed the “special relationship” at Windsor Castle after being lavished with a state banquet. Now, thanks to his actions, it is nearly in tatters. Starmer’s Mr Nice Guy diplomacy has failed.Ed Davey is leader of the Liberal D...

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9 h. ago Trump entourage slams Europe's 'anger' and 'bitterness' over Greenland tariff threat as president heads to Davos for showdown with world leaders: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest as Donald Trump heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos. The US President will speak at the event after doubling down on his threat to seize Greenland.

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12 h. ago US futures edge higher and gold hits another record as markets swoon over Greenland dispute

Asian shares have extended their losses while gold prices hit a record high as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Greenland fueled unease among investors

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22 h. ago Strange truth behind Macron's sunglasses as he's dubbed 'cool' and brands Trump a bully

As world leaders gather in Davos, some were left confused after French president Emanuel Macron was seen sporting a pair of sunglasses as he branded Trump a "bully"

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23 h. ago Greenland Prime Minister says they 'must be prepared' amid Trump takeover threat

Jens-Frederik Nielsen aid officials are now reviewing Greenland’s civil preparedness plans as tensions rise

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24 h. ago In their words: Trump’s threats over Greenland draw warnings and profanities at global forum

European leaders and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have expressed strong concerns at the World Economic Forum over the Greenland crisis and global trade issues

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24 h. ago London's FTSE 100 slips as Trump's tariff threats over Greenland loom

London's FTSE 100 slips as Trump's tariff threats over Greenland loom  Reuters

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25 h. ago Davos: Reeves urges leaders to keep cool heads over tariff threat in free trade call – business live

Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where European Commission president says Europe must respond to geopolitical shocksFull report: Trump tariffs over Greenland are an error, says Ursula von der LeyenScott Bessent then denies that European Union countries, and the UK, could exercise the “nuclear option” over the Greenland crisis, and dump their holdings of US Treasuries.Asked how the Treasury Department, and the White House, would prepare for this, Bessent insists it is a “completely false narrative”, and claims the media are “hysterical” over the issue.I would say this is the same kind of hysteria that we heard on April 2nd. There was a panic.What I am urging everyone here to do is sit back, take a deep breath, and let things play out.What president Trump is threatening on Greenland is very different than the other trade deals. So I would urge all countries to stick with their trade deals. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago What's happening with gold, silver and copper? A chief investment officer on why prices have soared and what could happen next

Today we have seen gold soar to new highs, as Trump's dogged pursuit of Greenland and threats of tariffs against European nations cause ripples in the markets.

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26 h. ago Top EU official blasts Trump for going back on his word after Greenland threats: ‘A deal is a deal’

The European Union’s top official has called into question President Donald Trump's trustworthiness while labeling new tariffs over Greenland a “mistake” between long-standing allies.

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26 h. ago US supreme court releases more decisions but does not rule on Trump tariffs – live

Court did not publish much-anticipated ruling on the legality of Trump’s tariffs as US president doubles down on Greenland threatsThe supreme court did not issue a decision today on the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.It’s not immediately clear the next date the court will issue opinions. Continue reading...

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