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After Trump’s Ultimatum, Greenland Talks Include Sovereign U.S. Bases and No Drilling for Russia
Negotiators have discussed proposals to check Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic and transfer sovereignty over pockets of Greenlandic land to the United States, an idea opposed by Denmark.
Barron Trump Called U.K. Police After Witnessing Woman ‘Getting Beat Up’ on Video Call
The details of an emergency call made by President Trump’s youngest son to the London police last year emerged during a trial this week.
Davos Stops Pretending
Buzzwords like social justice and sustainability have vanished as the elite summit seeks Trump’s favor.
No Beer for You: How British Pubs Fought a Tax Increase
More than 1,400 pubs declared a ban on Labour lawmakers in response to a plan to raise business rates significantly. The move got attention, and results.
Pushing Back on Trump, Carney Says ‘Canada Doesn’t Live Because of the United States’
The Canadian prime minister spoke after returning from the World Economic Forum where he urged middle powers to team up in resisting President Trump.
U.S. Lays Out a Glittering Plan for Gaza, Including Skyscrapers
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, offered the proposal at a Davos ceremony to inaugurate the president’s “Board of Peace.”
Trump’s Rift With Europe Is Clear. Europe Must Decide What to Do About It.
After President Trump aired his disdain for Europe, its leaders will gather in Brussels Thursday to take stock of what comes next.
Filipino Journalist Gets Prison in Case Seen as Attack on Free Press
Frenchie Mae Cumpio and her former roommate were convicted of financing terrorism and sentenced to up to 18 years in prison.
An Emboldened Trump’s Whipsaw Approach to the World
He says there’s a method to the madness. But European allies wonder whether the United States is reliable anymore.
How Britain’s Bases in Cyprus Could Be a Blueprint for Trump’s Greenland Deal
NATO officials signaled that an agreement with Mr. Trump on Greenland may be modeled on Britain’s Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus. Here’s what that may mean.
Denmark Bristles at Idea of Giving Up Any Sovereignty in Greenland
American and NATO officials have discussed giving the United States sovereignty over U.S. military bases in Greenland. The Danes don’t seem to like that.
Zelensky Laces Into Europe, Saying It Must Step Up or Be Left Behind
The Ukrainian leader’s speech in Davos, Switzerland, was one of his most scathing critiques of his closest allies.
At Davos, Talk of Climate Change Retreats to the Sidelines
The annual gathering of top business leaders and policymakers used to be a center of the global climate movement. Things are much more complicated now.
Trump Returns to a Familiar Role: Sowing Trade Chaos
The president’s quick reversal on tariffs over Greenland was another sign of his willingness to rip up the international order — even parts of it that he himself has made.
Venezuela’s Edmundo González Said His Son-in-Law Was Freed From Detention
Edmundo González, seen by many as the real winner of Venezuela’s 2024 election, said his son-in-law was released after more than a year in detention.
A 67,800-Year-Old Handprint May Be the World’s Oldest Rock Art
“It was hiding in plain sight all this time,” one researcher said.
Tânia Maria Is Brazil’s Newest Film Icon
Clad in florals and puffing on a cigarette, Tânia Maria has captivated audiences with a striking, if brief, performance in “The Secret Agent,” Brazil’s latest Oscar nominee.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Would Have Global Scope but One Man in Charge
The initiative is the latest example of the president’s dismantling the post-World War II international system and building a new one, with himself at the center.
Putin Says Russia Could Donate to ‘Board of Peace’ if U.S. Unfroze Assets
The Kremlin leader said he will discuss the possibility today with Trump administration envoys in Moscow.