Keir Starmer must stand up to ‘thieving Trump’, ex-defence secretary Ben Wallace says Former defence secretary attacks PM’s ‘mealy-mouthed’ response to Trump threat to attack Greenland The Independent UK · Jan 7
British troops sent to Ukraine must be ready to fight Vladimir Putin's army, says ex-Nato military chief Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have announced that the UK and France will put boots on the ground to keep the peace in Ukraine if the war ends Evening Standard · Jan 7
Trump latest: President accused of ‘insane plan’ to ‘steal Venezuelan oil at gunpoint’ Trump claimed that American companies would be sending workers to Venezuela to help rebuild the nation’s oil industry infrastructure The Independent UK · Jan 7
Democrats slam Trump’s justification for immigration agent killing woman during ICE raid and call for investigation – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jan 7
Elon Musk claims Grok is 'on the side of angels' as world's richest man faces backlash over X's AI chatbot Musk said anyone using Grok to generate illegal content would ‘suffer the same consequences’ as if they uploaded it themselves Evening Standard · 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
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
Is Starmer’s reluctance to criticise Trump smart tactics – or the sign of a man without a plan? The PM won’t call out Trump over Venezuela, and won’t commit to Europe. His refusal to choose leaves vital choices for Britain to be made by others, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump lashes out at Nato and claims Putin would have taken all of Ukraine without US Leader insisted Russia and China have ‘zero fear of Nato’ without US The Independent UK · Jan 7
Trump news at a glance: President ramps up saber-rattling for Greenland White House says using US military to secure arctic territory is ‘always an option’ as European leaders push back The Guardian - US · Jan 7
Trump wants Greenland. Europe’s tepid response is putting NATO and global security at risk Europe stands at a precipice. Following the US military operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump and his close advisers have reiterated that Greenland – currently an autonomous territory of Denmark – will be next. The Conversation · 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
Evening Standard · 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.
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?
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Senate Democrats attempt to curb Trump’s warmaking abilities after Venezuela raid President said over the weekend that he wants the U.S. to take over Greenland and repeated his threat of using military force
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 Europe’s showdown with Trump over threat to Greenland Nato unity put to the test as Keir Starmer and European allies warn US president he can’t decide future of Danish territory
The Independent UK · Jan 6 A key hurdle to Ukraine peace deal has been overcome thanks to Britain and France – this is what’s next ANALYSIS: Zelensky himself has admitted that a ceasefire is unlikely given Moscow’s refusal to accede to its demands. But a pledge by the UK and France to deploy troops in Ukraine if there is a peace deal represents progress, writes Bel Trew
The Independent UK · Jan 6 A divided coalition of the willing is no use to anyone THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Following the coalition of the willing’s Paris meeting, it is clear that the moment where Western powers feel fully confident about their own security has not yet been reached – but Donald Trump now knows that the future of Greenland is not for Washington to determine
The Independent UK · Jan 6 The White House wants to ‘own’ the Western hemisphere. Voters aren’t really buying it NEWS ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Trump still wants Greenland but Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to his expansionist dreams, writes Andrew Feinberg
The Independent UK · Jan 6 What to know about Ukraine allies’ security guarantees as the war nears 4 years Ukraine’s allies have agreed on a framework for international security guarantees designed to deter any future Russian attack, as part of efforts to end Moscow’s nearly four-year invasion
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.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6 UK and France ‘ready to deploy troops’ to Ukraine after ceasefire Trilateral declaration of intent signed after ‘coalition of the willing’ summit in Paris with plan to establish military hubs