Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a self-governing Danish territory. Tensions escalated after the White House said Tuesday that the “U.S. military is always an option,” even as a series of […]
Continue ReadingVarious US media reports on the seizure of a Russian cargo ship in the North Atlantic. There is no official confirmation yet. January 7, 2026, 2:55 p.mJanuary 7, 2026, 2:55 p.m An oil tanker that allegedly fled US inspection is causing tensions between Russia and the US in the North Atlantic. The cargo ship “The […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take control of Greenland, the White House said on January 7, upping tensions that Denmark warns could destroy the NATO alliance. Denmark has warned any move to take Greenland by force would mean “everything would stop,” including NATO and 80 years of close transatlantic […]
Continue ReadingStatement of discontent: Badenoch’s line of attack was initially tricky to spot, as she agrees with the PM about supporting Ukraine and protecting Greenland’s sovereignty from Donald Trump. However, while praising Starmer’s “efforts to advance peace,” Badenoch lambasted the “frankly astonishing” decision for the PM not to make a statement to the Commons as a “fundamental lack […]
Continue ReadingA Dutch court broke the hearts of a couple after ruling that their marriage, whose wedding vows were drafted with the help of artificial intelligence, was not valid. The couple thought they had sealed their love at the April 2025 service in Zwolle, in the north of the country. Seeking an informal civil ceremony, they […]
Continue ReadingNicole Kolster,BBC News Mundo in Caracas, Gustavo Ocando,reporting from Maracaiboand Alice Cuddy,reporting from Cúcuta, on the Colombia-Venezuela border Reuters In the days since the seizure of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans have been coming to terms with an uncertain future as a new reality begins to set in. Marcelo, a student based in Caracas, is among those […]
Continue ReadingA Syrian government soldier helps an old woman escape from embattled parts of the city of Aleppo in northern Syria.Image: keystone Jan 7, 2026, 2:23 p.mJan 7, 2026, 4:02 p.m After renewed clashes between Kurdish forces and government troops in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, the interim government has announced a “limited military operation” […]
Continue ReadingJan 7, 2026, 2:08 p.mJan 7, 2026, 2:13 p.m An oil tanker that allegedly fled US inspection is causing tensions between Russia and the US in the North Atlantic. The cargo ship “The Marinera” is currently sailing under the Russian flag between Iceland and Scotland. The graphic shows the route of Tankers over the last […]
Continue ReadingIt is widely assumed that cities are the engines driving national and regional growth. This column analyses productivity dynamics across metropolitan regions in Europe over the past 20 years and finds that while capital cities enjoyed the highest growth in productivity between 2001 and 2021, other cities were falling behind. The findings also suggest, however, […]
Continue ReadingCustoms handle the huge and ever-increasing number of goods bought online and imported directly to consumers into the EU. Customs authorities are on the front line. They play a vital role at the EU’s borders by controlling goods arriving from third countries, ensuring that only safe products reach consumers and that competition in the single market […]
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