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Trump reversal on Greenland followed push by aides against military option, sources say
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Trump reversal on Greenland followed push by aides against military option, sources say

White House officials pushed a less provocative approach, with several key members of the president's team unenthusiastic about possibly using military force to seize the Danish territory

World order in 'midst of a rupture': Canada PM Carney tells Davos
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World order in 'midst of a rupture': Canada PM Carney tells Davos

Carney warns the world was not going to return to a 'pre‑Trump normal'

Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland
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Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says she would not yield to Trump's demands and abandon Greenland

Some European states rethink presence at US-backed Gaza base, diplomats say
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Some European states rethink presence at US-backed Gaza base, diplomats say

Dozens of countries, including Germany, France, Britain, Egypt and the UAE, sent officials to influence Gaza’s future

Trump tells Norway PM no obligation to 'think purely of peace' after Nobel snub
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Trump tells Norway PM no obligation to 'think purely of peace' after Nobel snub

US president reiterates desire for the United States to take control of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, in the interest of world peace

Death toll from high-speed train collision in Spain rises to 39
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Death toll from high-speed train collision in Spain rises to 39

There were around 400 passengers on the two trains, most of them Spaniards travelling back to and from Madrid after the weekend

Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
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Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland

EU leaders warned Trump’s Greenland tariff ultimatum risks a trade war and strains already tense transatlantic relations

Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens
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Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens

The charity says Trump-era policies boosted the ultra-rich as Davos leaders gather under growing protest and scrutiny

Prince Harry set for final courtroom battle against UK media
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Prince Harry set for final courtroom battle against UK media

The duke is set to testify in a case accusing a major newspaper group of unlawful newsgathering practices

Hundreds in London protest against Beijing 'mega embassy'
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Hundreds in London protest against Beijing 'mega embassy'

Protesters chanted "No to Chinese embassy" and waved flags reading "Free Hong Kong. Revolution now".

EU advises airlines to avoid Iranian airspace
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EU advises airlines to avoid Iranian airspace

European regulator cites misidentification risk as airlines urged to avoid Iran airspace

As Trump turns screws, how long can Europe play nice?
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As Trump turns screws, how long can Europe play nice?

EU leaders tread cautiously as Trump turns hostile, targeting Europe and questioning its sovereignty

Fifty French farmers arrested after entering ministry building
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Fifty French farmers arrested after entering ministry building

Farmer protests continued in Paris as unions rejected a proposed emergency agriculture bill

Danish foreign minister heads to White House for high-stakes Greenland talks
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Danish foreign minister heads to White House for high-stakes Greenland talks

According to Trump, United States needs Greenland due to threat of a takeover by Russia or China

Danish PM says Greenland showdown at 'decisive moment' after new Trump threats
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Danish PM says Greenland showdown at 'decisive moment' after new Trump threats

Denmark says Greenland’s future must be decided by its people

German president says US is destroying world order
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German president says US is destroying world order

Steinmeier calls Russia’s Ukraine actions a watershed and the US response a second historic rupture

Rights group says UK has sharply curtailed right to protest
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Rights group says UK has sharply curtailed right to protest

Human Rights Watch criticizes UK protest restrictions and warns of dangerous precedents

Reform UK picks Muslim ex-lawyer Laila Cunningham to run for London mayor
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Reform UK picks Muslim ex-lawyer Laila Cunningham to run for London mayor

Farage says Laila Cunningham will lead the party’s bid in May London local elections

'I don't': AI wedding vows fall foul of Dutch law
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'I don't': AI wedding vows fall foul of Dutch law

Court noted that couples must legally declare their commitment to fulfill all marriage obligations.

European allies working on plan should US move on Greenland
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European allies working on plan should US move on Greenland

US military seizure of Greenland from longtime ally, Denmark, would send shock waves through NATO alliance