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4 reasons why the US might want to buy Greenland – if it were for sale, which it isn’t

President-elect Donald Trump has sparked diplomatic controversy by suggesting the U.S. needs to acquire Greenland for reasons of “national security” and refusing to definitively rule out using military force to do so. Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, “is not for sale,” said Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen.

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Greenland through the eyes of Arctic architects Biosis: 'a breathtaking and challenging environment'

Danish architecture studio Biosis has long worked in Greenland, challenged by its extreme climate and attracted by its Arctic land, people and opportunity; here, founders Morten Vedelsbøl and Mikkel Thams Olsen discuss their experience in the northern territory

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‘It’s ironic’: how climate crisis is driving Trump push on Greenland and Panama

What the president-elect calls a ‘giant hoax’ is changing the strategic calculus in the Arctic and for the Panama canal

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Brendan Rodgers admits he's keen to keep Kyogo Furuhashi as he hails Celtic fans

Brendan Rodgers hailed the Celtic supporters who braved Arctic conditions to cheer on his team in Dingwall after a 4-1 win over Ross County today.

The National (Scotland)

Prime Minister Says Greenlanders 'Do Not Want To Be American' As Trump Eyes Annexation

The prime minister of Greenland pushed back at President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to take over the Arctic nation, saying "we do not want to be Americans."

Latin Times

Greenland Prime Minister Open To Cooperation With US

Explore the geopolitical dynamics in Greenland as U.S. interest and local aspirations intersect in the mineral-rich Arctic territory.

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Greenland PM Ready To Speak With Trump On Independence

Greenland PM Egede open to dialogue with Trump over US interest in Arctic island and independence aspirations, emphasizing self-governance and ties with De...

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Trump says meeting with Putin being planned as fight over Arctic set to begin

Trump calls Ukraine war ‘bloody mess’ as he refuses to rule out military action to gain control over Greenland

The Independent UK

What is the US Space Force doing in Greenland?

The United States' northernmost military installation is critical for national security, Space Force officials say.

Space

Ted Cruz defends Trump’s pitch to acquire Greenland

Sen. Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stressed Greenland’s strategic location in the Arctic and its natural wealth of critical minerals.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s Greenland bid is really about control of the Arctic and the coming battle with China

When Donald Trump first offered to buy Greenland in 2019, he was widely ridiculed and nothing much came of it, apart from a cancelled state visit to Denmark. Fast forward six years and Trump’s renewed “bid” for the world’s largest island is back on the table.

The Conversation

Starmer to keep saying Truss crashed economy despite legal letter, No 10 suggests – as it happened

PM’s spokesperson asks whether Truss ‘will write to millions of people who felt her economic record pushed their mortgage bills up’

The Guardian - UK

Trump won’t rule out force to take Greenland – a country with a complex colonial history

Donald Trump has long been interested in Greenland becoming part of the United States. Yesterday, he told reporters he would not rule out using military force to acquire the Danish territory, saying “we need” it for the “economic security” of the United States. As he spoke, his son Donald Jr…

The Conversation

Trump’s push to control Greenland echoes US purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867

President-elect Donald Trump is again signaling his interest in Greenland through a series of provocative statements in which he’s mused about the prospect of the U.S. taking ownership – perhaps by force or economic coersion – of the world’s largest island by area.

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America's Arctic Troops in Greenland Go To Diversity Training

The U.S. already has a base in one of the territories Trump covets. Here’s how the Americans stationed there are told to deal with the people who are actually from there.

The Guardian - UK

Why is Donald Trump talking about annexing Greenland?

The US president-elect has refused to rule out military force to take control. This is why it is important – and what Greenlanders think

International Business Times

French Minister Warns Trump Not To Invade Greenland: 'We Are A Strong Continent'

President-elect Donald Trump has drawn ire over his recent comments about the U.S. controlling Greenland in a bid for easier Arctic access.

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British para-skier is first disabled person to ski to the South Pole solo and unsupported

Jonny Huntington completes historic Antarctic journey without the use of his left foot

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump appears to call son to tell Greenlanders ‘we’ll treat you well’

Donald Trump appeared to call his son, Donald Trump Jr, while he was on a trip to the autonomous Arctic territory on Tuesday, 7 January.

Latin Times

Trump Could Rent Greenland Rather Than Buying It, Bloomberg Columnist Suggests

Trump has constantly shown interest in buying Greenland, a land owned by Denmark, as part of his plans to expand the U.S.' territory

The Independent UK

In Cincinnati, recreation center is a lifesaver from nation's Arctic blast

About 200 people, many homeless, are seeking daytime shelter at Over-The-Rhine Recreation Center in Cincinnati as sub-freezing temperatures grip much of the nation

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Donald Trump Jr. Visits Greenland Amid Territory Acquisition Speculation

Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland raises questions about U.S. interest in the mineral-rich territory and its strategic significance in the Arctic region.

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Polar Vortex Brings Frigid Air To United States

Learn about the polar vortex and its connection to climate change causing frigid temperatures in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Why more frequent cold blasts could be coming from global warming

Frigid air that normally stays trapped in the Arctic has escaped, plunging deep into the United States for an extended visit that is expected to provoke teeth-chattering but not be record-shattering

The Conversation

Why do falcons have stripes under their eyes? The answer is more complex than we thought

Falcons are found worldwide, from the fast and slick hobbies to the large and powerful gyrfalcon of the Arctic tundra. In Africa, falcons are found across many habitats. Several species are unique to the continent, including the endangered Taita falcon, which nests on high cliffs, and the greater kestrel, which…

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