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Trump steps up tariff threat over Greenland as Starmer appeals for calm

US President Donald Trump again refused to rule out military options to seize control of the Danish territory.

Evening Standard

Starmer tells Trump to back off over threat of Greenland trade war

PM pleads for ‘calm’ as furious France and Germany hint at retaliation

The Independent UK

Starmer plays down prospect of US invading Greenland and calls for calm

The Prime Minister said the dispute over Greenland should be resolved through ‘calm discussion between allies’, not a trade war or military action.

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Trump floats tariffs against countries that ‘don’t go along’ with his plans for Greenland

Trump has argued the U.S. must acquire Greenland for national security

The Independent UK

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Greenland minister tearful as she describes ‘intense pressure’ as Trump threatens to take territory

Vivian Motzfeldt was one of the foreign ministers who met with US vice-president JD Vance at the White House to discuss the future of the Danish territory

The Independent UK

Republican says he would ‘lean toward’ impeaching Trump if he invades Greenland

Just 17 percent of Americans support Trump’s push to acquire Greenland

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Foreign affairs minsters Vivian Motzfeldt of Greenland, second from left, and Lars Lokke Rasmussen of Denmark, center, pose in the Capitol.

Roll Call

Trump accused of exaggerating Russian threat to Greenland as European troops arrive

Military reinforcements from France, Germany, Norway and Sweden are set to help boost Arctic security amid ongoing US threats to take the territory

The Independent UK

France to step up Greenland deployment with land, air and sea forces

France began deploying troops to Greenland on Thursday and said it would send additional "land, air and sea" forces in the coming days, confirming the presence of high-mountain specialists from the French army on the ground as part of a European military exercise after inconclusive talks in Washington.

Radio France Internationale

Germany to send troops to Greenland as talks between US and Denmark over island end in 'fundamental disagreement'

Minister of Foreign Affairs for Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said the US and Denmark's positions on the future of Greenland differ

Evening Standard

Macron warns of 'cascading consequences' if US seizes Greenland

US threats to seize Greenland drew a warning from France on Wednesday, after leader Donald Trump renewed claims that Washington should take control of the Arctic island for security reasons. President Emmanuel Macron warned that any move affecting Greenland’s sovereignty would bring “unprecedented” consequences.

Radio France Internationale

Denmark declares ‘fundamental disagreement’ after US-Greenland talks as Nato allies ramp up military presence

‘Geopolitical tensions have spread to the Arctic’ said a statement released by Greenland and Denmark

The Independent UK

Greenland 'can count on us,' European Commission chief says ahead of White House talks

Von der Leyen's comments come as US officials will host the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers at the White House for crunch talks later on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

Greenland’s dog sled race is questioning who invited Trump’s envoy to the event

Organizers of the Avannaata Qimussersua said it would ‘wholly inappropriate’ for U.S. officials to attend the annual race

The Independent UK

JD Vance to join talks with Denmark over future of Greenland after repeated threats of US takeover

The US vice-president has previously accused Denmark of ‘not doing a good job at keeping Greenland safe’

Euronews

US to host officials from Denmark and Greenland as Trump renews takeover threats

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday.

Euronews

Kyiv receives 1,000 bodies of what Russia says are fallen Ukrainian soldiers

The repatriation of the deceased soldiers and exchange of prisoners of war is one of the rare tangible results of Russia-Ukraine talks held in previous months in Istanbul.

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Al Jazeera

Is Trump trying to engineer Greenland’s secession from Denmark?

Denmark has summoned US envoy over intelligence reports that US citizens covertly tried to influence Greenlanders.

International Business Times

Denmark Summons US Diplomat Over Greenland 'Interference'

Denmark summoned the US charge d'affaires Wednesday after reports of attempted interference in Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory which US President Donald Trump wants to take over.

Al Jazeera

Russia says it needs time to ‘analyse’ Trump’s Ukraine announcements

Kremlin says US president’s recent statements were ‘very serious’ and that it needs ‘time to analyse’ remarks.

Euronews

Denmark summons US diplomat over reports of increased intelligence gathering in Greenland

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the information in the report was “very worrying", adding that "friends" shouldn't spy on each other.

The Independent UK

Marco Rubio warns Russia to take action on Ukraine peace talks

‘We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious about peace or not,’ said Rubio

International Business Times

Danish PM In 'Unity' Greenland Visit Amid US Takeover Threats

Denmark's prime minister will aim to shore up a united front with Greenland on Thursday during a visit to the autonomous territory, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to take over.

International Business Times

Rubio Heads To Europe As Transatlantic Tensions Soar

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads Wednesday to a NATO meeting in Europe as transatlantic tensions soar, with President Donald Trump slapping tariffs on Europeans and challenging Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland.

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