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Greenland Says U.S. Military Expansion Is Being Discussed With Trump Officials

Greenland's authorities confirmed Tuesday that an expanded U.S. military presence on the Arctic island is part of ongoing talks with American and Danish officials, marking a new phase in President Donald Trump's push to increase Washington's leverage over the strategically vital territory.

Latin Times

No sunset until August: Inside Alaska’s northernmost town living through 84 days of endless daylight

Most people expect nightfall to arrive at some point in the day. In one remote corner of Alaska, that simply stops happening for weeks, disrupting normal circadian rhythms in ways that can feel deeply disorienting to visitors. Residents in Utqiagvik, the northernmost town in the United States, have now entered…

The Times of India

Arctic air sweeping in as cooler than average temperatures forecast

Overnight frosts could be seen in some areas, the Met Office said.

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Arctic blast to hit UK after balmy bank holiday weekend

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Temperatures set to plunge as rain showers and frost hit the UK

Arctic blast will bring a chilly spell across the UK as gardeners warned of ‘damaging frost’

The Independent UK

Why is Europe heating twice as fast as the rest of the planet?

Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global average since 1980, a new report shows, with 2025 marked by extended heatwaves across the continent, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. RFI examines the reasons why.

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Canada’s Diavik mine makes stunning 158-carat diamond discovery just before shutdown

The Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada recently discovered a stunning 158.20-carat yellow diamond, marking the conclusion of the mine’s 20-year history and the creation of one of the five diamonds of this size. This unique discovery took place in April 2026, shortly after the mine concluded its operational life. As…

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China drills 3413 metres through Antarctic ice to reach the hidden waters of Lake Qilin

China has achieved a major milestone in polar exploration, successfully drilling through 3,413 meters of Antarctic ice to reach the area above the Qilin Subglacial Lake. Conducted by the 42nd Antarctic expedition team on February 5, 2026, this feat surpasses the previous global record for hot-water drilling by nearly 900…

The Times of India

The sun never sets here: 9 places on Earth where night disappears for months

An eternal night seems like something out of a fairy tale, but it is an actual and regular event in certain areas around the globe. Because of the tilt of the Earth, areas located near the Arctic and Antarctic Circles have continuous sunlight in their summer season. Here, the sun…

The Times of India

As Arctic waters open up, Canada must prepare for oil spills

Canada’s Arctic is opening faster than protection efforts are keeping pace. As sea ice declines, shipping is expanding across Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.

The Conversation

Canada’s Arctic security depends on more than defence — here’s how immigration could help

Canada is facing a new reality: Arctic security is no longer just about military presence. It’s increasingly about whether communities in the North have the people, infrastructure and capacity to sustain sovereignty in a rapidly changing region.

The Conversation

15 expert-checked places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland and Greenland

From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here's where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.

Space

This tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry

Leaders in Kaktovik want to ensure boat tours are led by locals, and that visitor numbers are kept at a sustainable level.

Euronews

This tiny Arctic village is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry. Locals are worried

In 2023, a 24-year-old woman and her son were killed in a polar bear attack in Wales, in far western Alaska

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How Portugal shaped Canada's new submarines and fine-tuned Arctic defence

Portugal is the first country in recent history to operate a conventional submarine under the Arctic ice. The Navy's adaptations for this mission are being studied by Canada, which will incorporate them into its new fleet. Arpão has expanded "tactical options" for underwater combat in the far north.

The Guardian - UK

Fuel-eating microbes, chemicals and fire: the race to discover new ways to contain Arctic oil spills

As the rising number of vessels in the icy waters increases the risk of environmental disaster, scientists are scrambling to find potential solutions

The Mary Sue

Trump’s latest Alaska drilling auction puts grizzlies, polar bears and sacred Indigenous land on the chopping block

The U.S. government just scheduled another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, setting the stage for a fresh battle over a region that’s home to wildlife like grizzly bears, polar bears, gray wolves, caribou, muskoxen and migratory birds and land sacred to the Gwich’in Indigenous…

The Guardian - US

Gray whales, once rare in San Francisco Bay, dying there at alarming rates

Researchers find increase in whale deaths in the Bay, largely because of collisions with vessels on busy shipping route

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Discovery in the Arctic: Melting Russian glacier reveals a massive prehistoric whale graveyard thousands of years old

The rapid retreat of Arctic ice is revealing an extraordinary opportunity to gain insight into the Earth’s marine history through fossils. On Wilczek Island, which is found within the remote archipelago of Franz Josef Land, researchers have witnessed the rapid melting of a Russian glacier adjacent to the island, exposing…

Digital Camera World

In brutal -22°C winds, this photographer captured a stunning Arctic fox portrait using Canon's pro full-frame DSLR

Captured in remote northwest Iceland, this striking wildlife image reveals the harsh reality of Arctic conditions – and the skill required to shoot in them

The Conversation

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal

At least six gray whales have died in San Francisco Bay from mid-March to early April 2026. These deaths follow a pattern over the past few years, and they are raising concerns among marine biologists like us that 2026 is becoming another dangerous year for a struggling population.

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United States shatters 150-year alliance as trusted partner cuts off all military subsidies

No one is depending on the US anymore.

Euronews

Private polar tours and trips to space: The world’s most exclusive travel experiences

High-net-worth individuals can traverse the globe on the Four Seasons Jet or discover the real "white continent" with luxury camping experiences in Antarctica.

Digital Camera World

From Antarctic diver to Attenborough collaborator: Doug Allan’s incredible photographic career got an unconventional start

The late Doug Allan was an acclaimed wildlife cameraman, but his journey from being an Antarctic research diver to making films alongside Sir David Attenborough was anything but conventional

The Independent UK

Britain and Nato are pulling away from Trump’s America – to save it from itself

ANALYSIS: While Trump was pounding Iran with bombs, the UK led a secret operation against Russian spy subs in the Arctic. It is a sign that Starmer is focusing on where the threat to the alliance really lies, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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