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The Latest Breaking News from Greenland

The Trump doctrine exposes the US as a mafia state

The Venezuela incursion is in line with this logic, made even plainer as the US eyes Greenland

The Guardian - US · Jan 7

Marco Rubio says he will meet Danish officials to discuss Greenland next week

Remarks by US secretary of state come after Greenland and Denmark request urgent meeting over Trump threats

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

Trump's Greenland threats put transatlantic alliance on death watch

"The Greenland issue does make everything even more complicated," a senior European diplomat said.

Axios · Jan 7

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Democrats slam Trump’s justification for immigration agent killing woman during ICE raid and call for investigation – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jan 7

Why scientists are worried that Greenland’s Prudhoe ice dome could melt away – again

An ice dome the size of Luxembourg melted around 7,000 years ago. Is history about to repeat itself?

Euronews · Jan 7

Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio over US interest in taking the island

Greenland sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle making its location crucial to the defence of North America since World War II.

Euronews · Jan 7

US Wants Greenland for Its Rare Earths, Shipping Lanes, and for Future Trade

Tensions rise as the US considers military options to acquire Greenland for its rare earth minerals and strategic Arctic position, alarming European allies.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

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Is White House Planning A 'Hostile Takeover' Of Greenland? Says Trump Leaning Towards 'Military Options'

White House confirms military is an option for acquiring the strategic Arctic island, prompting NATO concerns and US congressional resolutions. European leaders reject threats, while social media explores hypothetical cash deals

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

Will Trump's US invade Greenland? White House says using military 'always an option' as takeover plan rocks Nato

White House says Trump sees acquiring Greenland as a US national security priority necessary to ‘deter our adversaries in the Arctic region’

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Wednesday briefing: What Europe’s silence over Venezuela says about its fear of Trump

In today’s newsletter: Leaders’ refusal to condemn the US’s intervention in Caracas shows a desperation to keep the White House on side – but a red line might not be far away

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

EU reveals weak hand as Trump raids Venezuela and threatens Greenland

European acquiescence risks undermining legal principles behind opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as they struggle to keep US president onboard

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

Trump-Greenland latest: Rubio to meet Danish officials next week after refusing to rule out military action

The US said Trump ‘retains the option’ to use the military to take over Danish territory

The Independent UK · Jan 7

White House Does Not Rule Out Using Military Force to Take Over Greenland

The White House said Trump is looking into options on how Washington can annex Greenland, even refusing to rule out military force.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

Starmer to face first PMQs of 2026 after pledging boots on the ground in Ukraine

The Prime Minister said British forces would be placed in ‘military hubs’ in Ukraine as part of peacekeeping efforts once the war is over.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

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Roll Call · Jan 6

Fears of military action in Greenland grow after Venezuela operation - Roll Call

After Trump’s decision to use military force to bend Venezuela to his will, some senators are now wondering: Is Greenland next?

Evening Standard · Jan 6

Trump discussing ‘range of options’ to acquire Greenland, White House says

Using the US military is ‘always an option’ for the president to consider, a statement released by the White House also said.

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Trump says Venezuela is ‘turning over’ millions of barrels of oil as US eyes Greenland: Live updates

Trump said the oil will be sold, and he will control the money from the sale

The Guardian - US · Jan 6

White House says using US military is ‘always an option’ for seizing Greenland

European leaders push back swiftly against US president’s desire to forcefully takeover Arctic territory

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Reason · Jan 6

Trump Wants To Seize Greenland Because He Doesn't Understand Trade

Presidents should try to nudge the world toward more trade and less war whenever possible. Trump is doing the opposite.

Latin Times · Jan 6

Stephen Miller Says 'Nobody's Going to Fight the United States' Over Greenland, Shrugs Off NATO Concerns

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said that the United States could take control of Greenland without facing military resistance, dismissing concerns about the implications for the NATO alliance.

We Got This Covered · Jan 6

‘Surrounded on all sides’: Canadians increasingly nervous at Trump conquests, face up to prospect of invasion

"THIS IS OUR HEMISPHERE"

The Independent UK · Jan 6

European leaders’ Greenland statement in full after Trump threat: ‘belongs to its people’

The leaders issued a statement reaffirming that the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island ’belongs to its people’

Axios · Jan 6

Miller says no one would stop U.S. from seizing Greenland

Seizing land from an ally would trigger a crisis within NATO.

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Watch in full: Trump speaks as European leaders push back on Greenland threats

Watch as Donald Trump spoke at a House Republicans retreat on Tuesday, 6 January, as European leaders insisted they would “not stop defending” Greenland’s territorial integrity in the face of continued threats from the US president to annex it.

The Independent UK · Jan 6

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