Ethical alternatives to American goods Brief letters: Trumping consumption | Greenland and Crimea | Running robots | Coffee, beer and newsprint | Extra time in exams The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
Mini ice age was final death blow to Roman Empire, unusual rocks in Iceland suggest Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate change. But historians say that the real story is likely much more complicated. LiveScience · Apr 25, 2025
Martin Clunes: Islands of the Atlantic — release date, exclusive interview, trailer, episode guide and everything we know Martin Clunes: Islands of the Atlantic sees the actor go on an Atlantic odyssey on ITV1. WhatToWatch · Apr 24, 2025
Danish king will visit Greenland to meet with its new leader Danish King Frederik X will visit Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, next week to meet with the new prime minister and his government The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
A long-lost ice sheet could predict the future of New York City — one in which Lower Manhattan and Coney Island are 'perpetually submerged' Scientists are rethinking what we knew about a vanished ice sheet — and that could spell trouble for New York City. LiveScience · Apr 22, 2025
Trump’s Greenland plan glosses over a history of segregation and discrimination for Indigenous Alaskans Donald Trump has wanted America to annex Greenland for a long time. He now has a concrete plan to do it. As reported by the New York Times, the president’s National Security Council has instructed several government departments to get to work on acquiring the island. The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025
Tech moguls who invested in Greenland mining also gave Trump campaign $243m: report Troubling links tie tech money to both Greenland and Trump. The tech industry desperately needs the rare earth minerals on the island, while Trump repeatedly threatens to take over the territory The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
Trump donors eye potential bonanza if US succeeds with Greenland land-grab Ethical doubts over role of campaign backers and investors with financial ties to president worth hundreds of millions The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025
Trump calls on FCC chair to impose ‘maximum fines and punishment’ on Paramount’s CBS over 60 Minutes Donald Trump took issue with its 60 Minutes news program after it aired two segments regarding the war in Ukraine and his plan to annex Denmark’s autonomous territory of Greenland. Fortune · Apr 14, 2025
Trump threatens CBS with ‘substantial punishment’ over latest 60 Minutes broadcast President Donald Trump railed against the newsmagazine for running segments on his annexation threats against Greenland and the Trump administration’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025
Greenland documentary forces Danes to confront their colonial heritage As Donald Trump threatens to take over the territory, film claims its cryolite mine was plundered by Denmark The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025
Firing of Female Military Officer Who Criticized Trump Admin Incites Misogynistic Comments: 'Purged Another Worthless Sandwich Maker' The removal of Colonel Susannah Meyers from her command at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland sparked a wave of misogynistic backlash online. Latin Times · Apr 11, 2025
Trump admin planning PR blitz to convince Greenlanders to ask to be part of U.S. Aides have discussed possible advertising and social media campaigns to change public opinion among 57,000 Greenlanders The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
U.S. Military Removes Greenland Base Commander After JD Vance Visit: 'Actions To Subvert President Trump's Agenda Will Not Be Tolerated' The U.S. military announced on Thursday it removed the commander of its Pituffik base in Greenland, saying it would not tolerate actions going against President Trump's agenda Latin Times · Apr 11, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025 Head of US military base in Greenland fired after JD Vance visit Col Susannah Meyers removed amid reports she distanced base from Vance’s criticism of Denmark’s oversight of territory
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025 Head of US Space Force base in Greenland is fired after Vance visit The commander of a U.S. Space Force base in Greenland has been fired after she sent a base-wide email breaking with official messaging following Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the Danish territory that President Donald Trump is seeking to annex
Latin Times · Apr 10, 2025 Trump Admin Considering Giving $10,000 To Each Person In Greenland To Annex The Island The Trump administration is reportedly considering giving about $10,000 to each Greenland resident as part of its plan to annex the territory
Euronews · Apr 9, 2025 Geopolitical shifts will affect Iceland's EU referendum, says prime minister "I don't want to drive our EU accession talks based on fear," Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir told Euronews in an interview.
LiveScience · Apr 8, 2025 'Hairy books' bound by medieval monks are covered in sealskin, study finds A scientific analysis of dozens of 12th- and 13th-century books found in European monasteries reveals they were bound in sealskins procured by Norse traders from as far away as Greenland.
The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025 Why Donald Trump’s decision to slash USAID is hurting American soft power and making the world less safe The Trump administration’s foreign policy has raised alarms. It seems to have shifted America away from its traditional Nato allies, favouring instead a closer relationship with Russia. There has also been talk of plans to control Greenland, the Panama Canal – possibly even Canada. This has caused sleepless nights for…
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 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
The Conversation · Apr 4, 2025 US and Russia squabble over Arctic security as melting ice opens up shipping routes “You cannot annex another country.” This was the clear message given by the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, at a recent press conference with the outgoing and incoming prime ministers of Greenland. It did not appear aimed at Russian president Vladimir Putin, but at Donald Trump, the president of one…
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 Danish prime minister sends message to Trump as he eyes control of Greenland Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has warned the US that it “cannot annex another country” as Donald Trump seeks control of Greenland.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025 Danish PM tells US ‘you cannot annex another country’ on visit to Greenland Mette Frederiksen, who met island’s new and outgoing PMs, says she wants to cooperate with Trump on Arctic security
International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025 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.