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EU's priority is 'to engage, not escalate' with US amid tariff threats over Greenland

EU's priority is 'to engage, not escalate' with US amid tariff threats over Greenland

'EU leaders are consulting intensively, as well as engagement with US is continuing at all levels,' spokesperson says

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France backs Syria’s unity, supports integration agreement with SDF
19.01.2026

France backs Syria’s unity, supports integration agreement with SDF

Agreement 'should allow progress towards a crucial moment for the unity of the new Syria,' says Foreign Ministry

'Humiliation is not an option': Belgian FM urges EU to stand firm against US on Greenland
19.01.2026

'Humiliation is not an option': Belgian FM urges EU to stand firm against US on Greenland

'We must analyze various options to gain respect and, if necessary, take countermeasures,' Maxime Prevot says

In letter to Norway's premier, Trump says he no longer feels bound ‘to think purely of peace’
19.01.2026

In letter to Norway's premier, Trump says he no longer feels bound ‘to think purely of peace’

US president says now he will 'think about what is good and proper for the United States'

Death toll climbs to 39 in Spain high-speed train collision
19.01.2026

Death toll climbs to 39 in Spain high-speed train collision

Interior Ministry says 5 of the 152 injured remain in critical condition

Syrian President Al-Sharaa postpones Berlin visit
19.01.2026

Syrian President Al-Sharaa postpones Berlin visit

German government spokesman says visit postponed due to domestic developments in Syria