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Belgium downplays Greenland tensions with ‘Uncle Sam’ as Europe steps up Arctic presence – POLITICO

Belgium downplays Greenland tensions with ‘Uncle Sam’ as Europe steps up Arctic presence – POLITICO

 “This is a reconnaissance mission,” he said, stressing there is no permanent deployment or combat posture planned. The move comes as Denmark and a growing group of European allies step up military activity in and around Greenland, expanding exercises and troop presence at Copenhagen’s request.  Denmark has said the goal is to strengthen Arctic security […]

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Photos: Syrian army enters Deir Hafer after SDF withdrawal | Syria’s War News

Photos: Syrian army enters Deir Hafer after SDF withdrawal | Syria’s War News

Published On 17 Jan 202617 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Syrian military says it is advancing to secure territories formerly controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo governorate. On Saturday, government troops entered Deir Hafer, approximately 50km (30 miles) east of Aleppo city, following the

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Guernsey seizes nearly £9m from ‘cryptoqueen’

Guernsey seizes nearly £9m from ‘cryptoqueen’

A fugitive wanted by US authorities has had her assets confiscated by Guernsey’s government. Guernsey’s Royal Court determined Dr Ruja Ignatova, 45, had £8.59m plus interest held in an account at RBS International in Guernsey, in the name of Aquitaine Group Limited. Ignatova, known as the Missing Cryptoqueen, has not been seen in eight years,

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Photos: Power outages leave people in freezing conditions in Kyiv | Russia-Ukraine war News

Photos: Power outages leave people in freezing conditions in Kyiv | Russia-Ukraine war News

Published On 16 Jan 202616 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Emergency repair crews are working tirelessly to restore power in Ukraine’s Kyiv region, after relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure left residents exposed during the coldest winter in years. In Boryspil, a town of approximately 60,000 people, workers are

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European troops in Greenland won’t change Trump’s mind, White House says – POLITICO

European troops in Greenland won’t change Trump’s mind, White House says – POLITICO

The U.S. president has repeatedly threatened the use of military force to seize the Arctic island, which he claims is at risk of falling into the hands of Russia and China. After meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House on Wednesday, the Danish foreign minister

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Time to dump Trump? Europeans whisper last-resort options to save Greenland  – POLITICO

Time to dump Trump? Europeans whisper last-resort options to save Greenland  – POLITICO

The main reason Europeans are reluctant to get aggressive in public is that they see Trump’s backing as vital to providing viable security guarantees for Ukraine under any peace deal with Russia. At the same time, many allies simply can’t imagine a world in which the U.S. takes Greenland by force. “Maybe it’s wishful thinking,” the

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What lies ahead for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado? | US-Venezuela Tensions News

What lies ahead for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado? | US-Venezuela Tensions News

Prioritising stability Questions about Machado’s role in Venezuelan politics emerged within hours of the US operation to remove Maduro, a leader accused of violently suppressing dissent. Machado, 58, had been living in hiding for months after the 2024 election, for fear of facing arrest. But that changed in December, when she escaped abroad to accept

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French double Olympic champion Agnel faces rape trial after appeal rejected

French double Olympic champion Agnel faces rape trial after appeal rejected

Yannick Agnel won two Olympic golds in swimming for France at the 2012 Summer Games in London. Published On 15 Jan 202615 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share French double Olympic swimming gold medallist Yannick Agnel will face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl

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