Denmark’s prime minister called early parliamentary elections after gaining a popularity boost from standing up to President Trump over his threat to seize Greenland.
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At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order
It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza.
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Trump says he’s pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub
“Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace,” Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.
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European leaders warn Trump’s Greenland tariffs threaten ‘dangerous downward spiral’
In a joint statement, leaders of eight countries said they stand in “full solidarity” with Denmark and Greenland. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen added: “Europe will not be blackmailed.”
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What do eggs, Grok and Greenland have in common? They’re all quiz-worthy! Are you?
See if you can get a perfect score for once.
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Denmark says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
The two sides agreed to create a working group to discuss ways to work through differences as President Trump continues to call for a U.S. takeover of Denmark’s Arctic territory of Greenland.
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Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela.
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Danish prime minister heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the territory
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. air base in Greenland last week and accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory.
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Trump won’t rule out military force to take Greenland
In an interview with NBC News, Trump refused to rule out military force to acquire Greenland. His remarks come a day after Vice President JD Vance’s scaled back visit to the island.
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Vance tours U.S. base in Greenland as Trump talks up a takeover of the territory
Vice President JD Vance landed at a U.S. military base in Greenland on Friday, amid concerns that the U.S. is seeking to seize control of the Danish island territory.
