Trump’s rambling Davos speech rehashes warped ideas of US supremacy The president’s fixation on ‘piece of ice’ Greenland carries an echo of Vladimir Putin’s claims about Crimea The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
Trump Claims Europe Calls Him 'Daddy' in Bizarre Davos Speech At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump alleged that until his push for "Iceland" European partners called him "daddy." International Business Times · Jan 21
Greenland, NATO and war: Fact-checking Trump’s Davos speech Addressing the World Economic Forum, US President Donald Trump attacked Europe’s energy policies and alleged the US “returned” Greenland to Denmark following World War Two. The Cube looks at where facts back his claims. Euronews · Jan 21
Trump announces 'framework' with NATO to start Greenland talks President Trump on Wednesday said he and NATO chief Mark Rutte had agreed to a "framework" toward negotiations about Greenland's fate. Roll Call · Jan 21
Trump rules out 'use of force' but insists the US must have Greenland US President Donald Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday that he would not use force to acquire Greenland and called for immediate negotiations over the future of the autonomous Danish territory. Radio France Internationale · Jan 21
Trump steps up Greenland annexation demand and attacks European leaders at Davos US president tells business and political leaders in Davos his country needs ownership to defend ‘unsecured island’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says about 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, and nearly 60% of the city is without power following days of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid The Independent UK · Jan 21
France wants NATO exercise in Greenland and is 'ready to contribute,' presidency says At the White House on Tuesday, Trump said "you'll find out," when asked how far he was willing to go to seize the world's largest island. Euronews · Jan 21
Davos 2026: Who said what at world's top political and business summit The yearly gathering in the Swiss Alps resort town has been dominated by escalating tensions between the US and its European allies, with leaders warning of a crumbling world order, rising unilateralism and AI's threat to the world's workforce. Euronews · Jan 21
The great Davos divorce: America's allies draw red line with Trump "Being a happy vassal is one thing. Being a miserable slave is something else." Axios · Jan 20
Gavin Newsom attacks Europe’s ‘complicity’ over Trump Greenland demands California governor says world leaders are ‘played’ by the US president and urges them to stop rolling over The Guardian - US · Jan 20
Donald Trump Declares 'No Going Back' On Greenland Acquisition At Davos Summit Trump intensifies Greenland acquisition push at Davos, threatening European allies with 10% tariffs whilst posting private messages and AI-generated images. Europe vows proportional retaliation as markets tumble. International Business Times UK · Jan 20
Trump trolls Greenland with AI picture of president planting flag on ‘US territory’ Trump continues to ramp up the pressure in his bid to take over the Danish territory despite worldwide backlash The Independent UK · Jan 20
Stock Index Futures Plunge After Trump’s Tariff Threats on Europe Over Greenland March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -1.58%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -1.95% this morning, pointing to a sharply lower open on Wall Street as sentiment took a hit after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on a handful of European… Barchart · Jan 20
Euronews · Jan 20 Newsletter: NATO sources ‘optimistic’ Trump will climb down on tariff threats Also in this newsletter: controversy over Trump's Gaza Peace Board after France rejects invite, and how a vote of no confidence in Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is falling flat as Greenland feud diverts attention.
Axios · Jan 20 Trump heads to Davos more aggressive and ambitious than ever A senior U.S. official said Davos attendees should prepare to be insulted.
Euronews · Jan 19 EU seeks Greenland de-escalation while plotting tariff retaliation against Trump European Union leaders face a pivotal week as they seek to defuse tensions with the US while preparing to retaliate against Trump should he act on his tariff threats. Officials and diplomats consulted by Euronews say the bloc's anti-coercion instrument is part of the plan, but no magic bullet.
Evening Standard · Jan 19 'Bazooka' threat from France against Trump in clash on Greenland as Starmer warns against trade war But the Prime Minister was warned by an ex-Nato chief over seeking to ‘appease’ Trump
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat UK needs to have ‘adult debate’ with US, culture secretary says, as EU warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’
Euronews · Jan 18 World leaders gather at Davos as Trump reshapes global order The annual gathering of political and business elites comes as Europe faces its biggest test ever over its relationship with Washington, its economic model and its security architecture.
Evening Standard · Jan 18 Starmer tells Trump it is ‘wrong’ to apply tariffs to allies over Greenland Sir Keir also spoke to Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Nato chief Mark Rutte.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17 Greenland crisis: Europe needs the US, but it also needs to stand up to Trump US president’s increasingly bellicose demands for control of the island may force the EU to draw a line in the snow
Euronews · Jan 16 Europe is permanently vulnerable to blackmail — it must rearm In recent months, the EU has suffered the most serious diplomatic defeats. This will only change in the future if the member states possess greater military power, Karl-Heinz Paqué writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Drone strikes ‘cut power to 200,000 homes in occupied southern Ukraine’ A Kremlin-installed local official said strikes disrupted power in the Zaporizhzhia region
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16 Ukraine war briefing: Russian attack destroys Kharkiv energy facility as UK pledges emergency support Response crews at work following strikes in Ukraine’s second city as Britain commits £20m after Zelenskyy declares energy emergency. What we know on day 1,423