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US sends aircraft to Greenland base amid tensions over Trump's takeover bid

US sends aircraft to Greenland base amid tensions over Trump's takeover bid

NORAD says deployment follows long-planned activities, coordinated with Denmark

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Trump to visit World Economic Forum in Davos amid tensions with Europe over Greenland
19.01.2026

Trump to visit World Economic Forum in Davos amid tensions with Europe over Greenland

Treasury Secretary Bessent says president will sum up year on Wednesday and Thursday; he also dismisses possible European retaliation to US tariffs as 'unwise'

Trump retreat on climate change creates major global funding shortfall, expert warns
19.01.2026

Trump retreat on climate change creates major global funding shortfall, expert warns

⁠Cuts to US climate commitments begin to ripple through UN agencies and research bodies

Bruce Springsteen dedicates performance of song to woman killed by US immigration agents
19.01.2026

Bruce Springsteen dedicates performance of song to woman killed by US immigration agents

'This song is for you and in memory of Renee Good, a mother of 3 and an American citizen,' rock star says in surprise appearance at New Jersey concert

White House warns CBS News against editing Trump interview
19.01.2026

White House warns CBS News against editing Trump interview

Press secretary threatened a lawsuit if interview was not aired in full, according to New York Times

Germany rejects US tariff threats as unacceptable, warns trade war has no winners
19.01.2026

Germany rejects US tariff threats as unacceptable, warns trade war has no winners

Berlin says Europe determined to impose retaliatory tariffs if Washington follows through, but will first seek dialogue to prevent escalation, amid Greenland dispute