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U.S. military says it killed Al Qaeda affiliate leader in northwest Syria

U.S. forces conducted a strike in northwest Syria on Friday that resulted in the death of an Al Qaeda affiliate leader who was tied to an ISIS shooter who ambushed and killed Americans last month, officials said.U.S.

Israeli PM Netanyahu rejects White House plan for so-called "Board of Peace" for Gaza | DW News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the White House's plan for the so-called "Board of Peace" that will temporarily oversee the governance of Gaza, saying it was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to the Israeli government's policy.

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have been named as board members. Trump himself will be chairman, as outlined in the initial ceasefire plans last October. The ...

'A lot of contradictory information': Syrian and Kurdish forces clash along the Euphrates River

As the Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces trade accusations of breaking a troop withdrawal agreement in the country's north, FRANCE 24 Damascus correspondent Dana Alboz breaks down how the Syrian military's advance has put part of the region's civilian population to flight.

Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say

The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

Iran's Khamenei calls for crackdown on 'seditionists' after brutally repressing protests

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for "domestic criminals" to face swift punishment, accusing "seditionists" of being responsible for the death of thousands of people during the recent protest wave. Rights groups have put the death toll of the government's crackdown in the thousands.

European leaders denounce Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland

An extraordinary meeting of EU ambassadors has been called for Sunday afternoon

Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland | REUTERS

President Donald Trump vowed to raise tariffs on European allies until the US is allowed to buy Greenland. Denmark and Greenland leaders rejected the sale as protesters marched for self-determination.

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Macron: ‘No amount of intimidation’ will change EU nations’ course on Greenland

French president calls tariff threats ‘unacceptable’, while Sweden’s Ulf Kristersson warns EU will not be ‘blackmailed’ by USEmmanuel Macron has hit back at Donald Trump’s latest threats to impose tariffs on any country opposing his Greenland takeover, warning that “no amount of intimidation” will persuade European nations to change their course on Greenland.The US president on Saturday announced 10% tariffs on eight European countries from 1 February, with a further 25% tariff from 1 June. C...

Macron denounces Trump's 'tariff threats' | DW News

Several European leaders have pushed back against US President Donald Trump's threat that he will impose new, 10-percent tariffs on imports from their countries as punishement for opposing his plans to annex Greenland. Scandinavian nations, plus Germany, France, the Netherlands, the UK, and Finland are all affected.

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Spain submits 79 military modernisation programmes for NATO review

The programmes include everything from combat vehicles to radar satellites, although disagreement persists over the percentage of GDP needed.

EU vows coordinated response to Trump's tariffs threat over Greenland sale

European leaders vowed to stay united as President Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland in an unprecedented escalation. Von der Leyen says EU will uphold its sovereignty.

In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of U.S. military power

The president and his national security advisers contemplated striking Iran but backed away as costs loomed and Middle East allies lobbied for restraint.

Trump calls for new leadership in Iran following nationwide protests

President Donald Trump on Saturday called for regime change in Iran following protests that have roiled the country in recent weeks.“It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran,” Trump told Politico in an interview

Trump to hit eight European countries with 10% tariff over Greenland dispute

Trump to hit eight European countries with 10% tariff over Greenland dispute

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland are to face a 10% tariff on all goods from 1 February.

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EU seals contentious trade deal with Mercosur countries

EU seals contentious trade deal with Mercosur countries

After 25 years of talks, the EU signed the EU-Mercosur trade deal on Saturday, creating a 700 million-person free-trade area. Ratification is still pending, however, with the European Parliament set for a heated debate.

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Thousands protest in Nuuk against Trump’s plan to annex Greenland

Thousands of people rallied in Greenland’s capital Nuuk to oppose US President Donald Trump’s plans to annex the Danish autonomous territory.

Artemis launch not until February: What preparations are still needed before then? | DW News

Ahead of its expected early February launch, NASA's new moon rocket, Artemis 2, is being moved to its launch pad. Artemis 2 will be the first crewed spaceflight to the vicinity of the Moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. Although it won't land on our nearest celestial neighbor, the mission will lay the groundwork for a lunar landing by astronauts in the Artemis 3 mission, which is expected in 2028. Subsequent Artemis missions are also in the works, including missions 4 and 5, which will ...

Israel objects to White House’s pick of leaders for ‘board of peace’

Israel says some appointments to the board, which will oversee the administration and reconstruction of Gaza, are ‘contrary to policy’Israel has objected to the White House’s pick of world leaders who will join the so-called Gaza “board of peace”, meant to temporarily oversee governance and reconstruction in the strip.The White House and other sources announced a flurry of appointments and invitations to the organisation over the last two days, including Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan...

Trump’s latest tariffs threaten to torpedo EU-US trade pact

The chair of the Parliament’s trade committee told Euractiv he would urge the Commission to deploy the so-called “trade bazooka" next week

What is the Insurrection Act Trump threatens to use? | DW News

US President Donald Trump has been flirting with the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act since his first term. The rarely-used law authorizes the president to deploy the US military on domestic soil — a power Trump is now considering using in Minneapolis as anti-ICE protests intensify.

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Trump names Kushner, Rubio, Blair to Gaza board; Israel objects to lineup

Israeli officials oppose the inclusion of diplomats from Turkey and Qatar, nations Israel says will work to ensure Hamas’s survival.

Thousands march in France to back Iranian protesters

The protests in Iran over past weeks are the largest since the "Woman, Life, Freedom" street movement in 2022-2023, sparked by the death in custody of an Iranian Kurdish woman arrested for allegedly not following a required dress code.

"Woman, Life, Freedom," chanted marchers in the French capital, some holding portraits of deceased Iranian protesters.

"Death to Khamenei," cried some, in reference to 86-year-old supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Galia, a 36-year-old woman who did no...

Trump to impose 25% tariff on European allies until Denmark sells Greenland to US

President said 10% tariff on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland will begin on 1 February and increase to 25% on 1 JuneDonald Trump said he will impose a 25% tariff on a slew of European countries including Denmark, Germany and the UK – until the US is allowed to purchase Greenland, in an escalation of the US president’s bid to claim the autonomous Danish territory.In a lengthy post on Saturday on Truth Social, Trump said he would impose a 10% tariff ...

Trump to hit eight European countries with 10% tariff over Greenland dispute

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland are to face a 10% tariff on all goods from 1 February.

Hundreds in London protest against Beijing 'mega embassy'

Protesters, their faces mostly covered with scarves or masks, chanted "No to Chinese embassy" and waved flags reading "Free Hong Kong. Revolution now".

Others held up placards with slogans such as "MI5 warned. Labour kneeled", referring to the UK's domestic intelligence agency and Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ruling party.

Others read: "CCP (Chinese Communist Party) is watching you. Stop the mega embassy."

China has for several years been trying to relocate its embassy, currently in the ...

Uganda's Bobi Wine says he escaped a police raid | REUTERS

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said he escaped a police and army raid on his house as veteran incumbent Yoweri Museveni was declared the landslide winner of Uganda's presidential election.

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Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland

US President Donald Trump says he's imposing tariffs on his European allies, over their opposition to his bid to take over Greenland. Eight countries will face a 10 percent levy in two weeks time.

Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna joins live from Washington DC while Rory Challands reports from Greenland's capital Nuuk.

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Trump announces tariffs on European countries opposing Greenland takeover

The move escalates tensions between the U.S. and longtime allies that have been sending Trump a message that the territory of Denmark is not for sale.

Man Utd hurt City title hopes as Spurs flop again

Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Burnley while Liam Rosenior celebrated his first league win in charge of Chelsea.

The early result at a bouncing Old Trafford left Pep Guardiola's City six points behind Arsenal, who could extend their lead when they visit struggling Nottingham Forest in the late kick-off match.

Former United midfielder Carrick was the man in the hot seat after being appointed as manager of the Red Devils until the end of the campaign following the sacking Ruben A...

Latest news bulletin | January 17th, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | January 17th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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French President Emmanuel Macron discusses Greenland and Iran during emergency defense council meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency defense council meeting at the Élysée Palace on Thursday to discuss Greenland and Iran - among other issues. He then visited a military base in the south of France. In his speech to the troops, Macron highlighted the tense geopolitical situation and announced an increase to the French army budget.

Hundreds rally in Paris against Iran’s crackdown on protesters

Hundreds gathered Saturday outside of the Pantheon in the heart of the French capital to voice their opposition to the Iranian regime and its violent crackdown on protesters, FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali said, reporting from Paris.

Hundreds rally in Paris against Iran’s crackdown on protesters • FRANCE 24 English

Hundreds gathered Saturday outside of the Pantheon in the heart of the French capital to voice their opposition to the Iranian regime and its violent crackdown on protesters, FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali said, reporting from Paris.
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Trump says to levy tariffs on European nations until US can acquire Greenland

From 1 February, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would be subject to a 10% tariff on all goods sent to the United States, he said on social media

‘Hands off Greenland’ protests sweep Denmark as Trump escalates takeover threat

Greenlandic organizations said Saturday they had mobilized thousands of demonstrators across Denmark and Greenland to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the Arctic island, framing the rallies as a defense of democracy and self-determination.



The demonstrations were organized by Uagut, the National Organization for Greenlanders in Denmark, together with the citizens initiative “Hands Off Kalaallit Nunaat,” the Joint Association for Greenlandic Local Associations in ...

'It's a massacre': Iranian rapper describes 'bodies on streets' left as a warning to protesters

An Iranian rapper who took part in the country's protests has described "a massacre on the streets", suggesting foreign forces have been brought in to stamp out the protests.

Thousands take part in 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark

Thousands take part in 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark

Large crowds of demonstrators marched through Copenhagen and other Danish cities on Saturday in support of Greenland's sovereignty amid tensions with the US.

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Thousands take part in 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark

Large crowds of demonstrators marched through Copenhagen and other Danish cities on Saturday in support of Greenland's sovereignty amid tensions with the US.

Thousands join ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests | DW News

Thousands protested across Denmark in support of Greenland, opposing US President Donald Trump’s threat to annex the Arctic island, which he says is vital to US security.

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Main challenger Bobi Wine disputed the outcome and claimed there was electoral fraud | DW News

Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni will extend his 40-year hold on power by winning his seventh consecutive election. According to the electoral commission, he won by a landslide with more than 70 percent of the vote. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, disputed the outcome, claiming electoral fraud. Wine has urged Ugandans to protest peacefully. Election observers also say the election has been marred by intimidation tactics.

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Man City well beaten by 'better' Man Utd, concedes Guardiola

City are still yet to win in four league games this year to fall six points adrift of Arsenal, who have a game in hand away at Nottingham Forest later on Saturday.

The scoreline at Old Trafford could have been much more embarrassing for Guardiola's men as United turned in arguably their best performance of the season in Michael Carrick's first game in charge.

Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu struck for the Red Devils, who also had three goals disallowed for marginal offside calls.

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Trump's Gaza board of peace brings Tony Blair back into the spotlight

Since stepping down as British prime minister in 2007, Tony Blair has pushed back at accusations of war crimes over his country's invasion of Iraq.

Trump invites more leaders to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'

The announcements from those leaders came after the US president named his Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former British prime minister Tony Blair, and senior negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to the panel.

Trump had already declared himself the chair of the body, as he promotes a controversial vision of economic development in the Palestinian territory, which lies in rubble after two-plus years of relentless Israeli bombardment.

The moves came after a Palestinian committee of t...

Trump campaign manager quietly drops defamation suit against the Daily Beast

Chris LaCivita sued news outlet over 2024 story about large payments from Trump campaign to his consulting firmA manager for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election bid has abandoned a high-profile lawsuit against the Daily Beast, 10 months after complaining the news outlet had defamed him in reporting on campaign expenditures.Chris LaCivita, who co-managed the campaign that led to Trump’s second presidency, quietly dropped his legal action on Friday, the Daily Beast said. The outlet said i...

Iran supreme leader admits thousands killed during recent protests

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.

Son of Iran’s last Shah appeals for help | DW News

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urges the world to act as deadly protests in Iran leave over 3,000 dead, while an internet blackout limits Iranians to state-controlled sites.

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Trump’s annexation plan sparks protests across Denmark • FRANCE 24 English

Thousands of protesters gathered across Denmark on Saturday in solidarity with Greenland, amid US President Donald Trump's threat to annex the Arctic island, demanding that the United States respect Greenlanders’ right to self-determination. Meanwhile, Danish leaders are seeking a diplomatic solution to resolve the situation “once and for all.” “No one wants another screaming and shouting match with President Trump,” journalist Trine Villemann said.
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‘Playing straight into Russia’s hands’: Expert warns Trump’s Greenland push strains NATO

President Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland is creating a rift between the US and other NATO allies, fracturing the alliance and “playing straight into Russia’s hands,” said Jean-François Bélanger, assistant professor at the Institute for Military Operations at the Royal Danish Defence College.

‘Playing straight into Russia’s hands’: Expert warns Trump’s Greenland push strains NATO

President Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland is creating a rift between the US and other NATO allies, fracturing the alliance and “playing straight into Russia’s hands,” said Jean-François Bélanger, assistant professor at the Institute for Military Operations at the Royal Danish Defence College.
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Backlash after Trump threatens UK and other EU countries with tariffs over Greenland purchase

Donald Trump has sparked a strong backlash after saying he will impose tariffs on eight European countries - including the UK - until the US is allowed to purchase Greenland.

Australia splits hate speech, gun reforms; drops race bill | REUTERS

The Australian government will split its proposed bill on hate speech and gun reforms and remove a-racial vilification offense, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

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Confronted with thorny problems, Trump turns to the military

President Donald Trump threatened to unleash a familiar tool this week when he sought to stop protests against immigration agents in Minnesota: the military.



His warning to send federal troops into the state came as administration officials debated whether to order Pentagon strikes against Iran and use troops to seize Greenland from Denmark. Faced with a domestic or international problem this term that he can’t resolve with traditional diplomacy or politickin...

Venezuelans in Panama sail home | REUTERS

Dozens of Venezuelan migrants left Panama to return to their country, hoping for changes after the US ousted president Nicolás Maduro.

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'We can hunt': Greenlanders weigh drastic options as US threatens

"Before, I was ready to die for my country but when I had a kid that changed everything," she told AFP.

The 40-year-old is one of many residents of the Greenlandic capital, Nuuk, now weighing up options they would never have considered just a few months ago.

But US President Donald Trump has been clear about his desire to seize the vast, self-governing Danish island, rich in rare earth minerals and with an Arctic location coveted by US military hawks.

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Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term as observers denounce intimidation

Museveni, 81, won 71.65 percent of the vote in Thursday's election, the Electoral Commission said, amid reports of at least 10 deaths and intimidation of the opposition and civil society.

His victory allows the former guerrilla fighter to extend his 40-year rule of the east African country.

He defeated Bobi Wine, 43, a former singer who styles himself the "ghetto president" after the Kampala slum areas where he grew up, but has faced relentless pressure including multiple arrests before hi...

'Greenland fiasco: Vladimir Putin happiest person in the world' - Lt. General (ret.) Ben Hodges

In a wide‑ranging interview with Gavin Lee, Lt. General (ret.) Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. Army Europe and NATO Allied Land Command, offers a candid assessment of the current geopolitical landscape: Ukraine, NATO, U.S. foreign policy and Trump's quest "to dominate the entire Western Hemisphere." Hodges argues "Greenland is not about security, just like Venezuela was not about drugs." Drawing on decades of military service, Hodges highlights deep structural risks to Western alliances...

'Greenland fiasco: Vladimir Putin happiest person in the world' - Lt. General (ret.) Ben Hodges

In a wide‑ranging interview with Gavin Lee, Lt. General (ret.) Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. Army Europe and NATO Allied Land Command, offers a candid assessment of the current geopolitical landscape: Ukraine, NATO, U.S. foreign policy and Trump's quest "to dominate the entire Western Hemisphere." Hodges argues "Greenland is not about security, just like Venezuela was not about drugs." Drawing on decades of military service, Hodges highlights deep structural risks to Western alliances,...

Minnesota protests, Machado-Trump and Lebanon's holy DJ

A judge sets limits on ICE tactics used on protesters in Minnesota. Meanwhile, the Justice Department begins a criminal investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other officials. María Corina Machado courts President Donald Trump, while CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets Venezuelan officials, deepening questions overthe shape of the country’s future. And in Beirut, Father Guilherme Peixoto, the “DJ Priest,” spins faith into a techno beat.



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Iran’s Khamenei says authorities ‘must break the back of the seditionists’

Iranian authorities have blamed the United States for the mass demonstrations they have called "riots" and "terrorist" operations

Senior Iranian cleric calls for protester executions in defiance of Trump claims

Hardline Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami is not alone among regime voices calling for harsh response to unrest, say rights groupsA senior Iranian cleric has demanded the execution of protesters after a brutal crackdown raised the death toll in Iran and quelled the nationwide protest movement.In a sermon on Friday, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami railed against demonstrators, saying “armed hypocrites should be put to death”. He described protesters as “butlers” and “soldiers” of Israel and the US, vowing that...

Trump Threatens Tariffs as Europe Increases Troops in Greenland

Donald Trump has suggested imposing tariffs on countries that oppose the US plan to acquire Greenland. Meanwhile, several European nations, including France, Germany, and Norway, have sent troops to Greenland for military exercises, with others pledging support. The White House maintains that the increased European military presence in Nuuk will not affect its plans to acquire the

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Ugandan long-time president wins election amid opposition claims of 'ballot stuffing'

Uganda's long-time leader Yoweri Museveni has won the country's presidential election, officials say, amid claims by the main opposition leader of "massive ballot stuffing".

Plastic whales, sharks 'swim' to highlight ocean pollution

Sea creatures made from recycled plastic paraded through the streets of Chile's Maipu to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the oceans.

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Iran's leader demands crackdown on 'seditionists' after protests

Iran was rocked by weeks of demonstrations sparked by anger over economic hardship that exploded into the biggest protests against the Islamic republic in more than three years.

But demonstrations have subsided after the crackdown that rights groups say left thousands dead under an internet blackout that lasted more than a week.

Authorities have said demonstrations they condemn as "riots" are under control, with state-aligned media reporting thousands of arrests and officials vowing swift ...

Trump threatens higher tariffs on opponents of Greenland plan | DW News

US president Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plan to take over Greenland. The warning comes after several European nations sent small numbers of troops to the Arctic Island -- a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers visited Denmark, to say that Trump's designs on Greenland don't have the support of the American people. DW's Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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US takeover of Greenland could mean ‘end of NATO as we know it’, expert warns

Large crowds gathered in Copenhagen to protest US President Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. As both Denmark and the United States are members of the NATO alliance, any US aggression against another member state raises profound questions about the bloc’s future. If the United States were to invade Greenland, “this would essentially mean the end of NATO as we know it,” said Guntram Wolff, a senior fellow at Bruegel.

US takeover of Greenland could mean ‘end of NATO as we know it’, expert warns • FRANCE 24

Large crowds gathered in Copenhagen to protest US President Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. As both Denmark and the United States are members of the NATO alliance, any US aggression against another member state raises profound questions about the bloc’s future. If the United States were to invade Greenland, “this would essentially mean the end of NATO as we know it,” said Guntram Wolff, a senior fellow at Bruegel.
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Barca's Flick calls for more loyalty after Dro exit reports

The 18-year-old has a six million euro ($7 million) release clause in his contract and Spanish media reported he told the club this week he plans to depart in January rather than renewing his contract.

Flick said he did not want to speak about the issue but indicated he thought people advising the player were blame for his decision, with Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund among teams linked to Dro.

"I don't want to answer... as a coach you give a lot of energy to the players, you gi...

Protests in Iran appear to have slowed as Khamenei claims Trump personally 'encouraged' unrest

Massive protests that rocked Iran for over two weeks appear to have slowed significantly, as President Donald Trump backs off his threats to intervene.

Internal revolt and external pressures collide in Iran | The Listening Post

This past week, Iranian protesters were labelled “terrorists” and “saboteurs” by the state. That rhetoric was accompanied by an internet blackout and a surge in violence, with the death toll still unclear. Simultaneously, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, raising the stakes in what has become one of the most serious political upheavals in the country in years.

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Denmark presses US lawmakers to avoid narrow Greenland vote

Danish officials told U.S. lawmakers this week to avoid a war powers vote on Greenland unless it could pass overwhelmingly, warning that a narrow or partisan outcome could do more harm than good.



Danish representatives delivered their message to lawmakers from both parties in a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill earlier this week, according to three people familiar with the discussions who were granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter.



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Thousands protest in Copenhagen against Trump’s push to take over Greenland • FRANCE 24 English

Thousands of people took to the streets of Denmark's capital on Saturday to protest US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. Despite a historically fraught relationship between the kingdom and its autonomous region, Trump’s threats have brought the two closer together. “Today, if you ask any Dane, they would say the same thing – that Denmark stands with Greenland,” Danish journalist Trine Villemann told FRANCE 24.
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Thousands join anti-Trump ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests in Denmark

The protest comes after Trump threatened tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland plans and coincide with a US congressional delegation’s visit to Copenhagen

Gaza's four layers of governance - and where Sir Tony Blair fits in

Like so much of the politics in the Middle East, the new governance structure for Gaza is complicated and contentious.

Rights group says thousands of protesters killed in Iran

Norway-based rights group Iran Human Rights (IHR) says 3,428 protesters have been verified to have been killed by security forces in Iran since protests began, but warns the actual toll could be several times higher. Other estimates place the death toll at more than 5,000 – and possibly as high as 20,000 – with the internet blackout severely hampering independent verification, IHR said. 

Kyiv schools closed until February after Russia energy strikes

Schools in Ukrainian capital Kyiv will close until the next month, mayor Vitali Klitschko announced Friday, citing "difficult conditions" after Russian strikes battered the energy sector amid below-freezing temperatures. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports.

Security videos show brazen robbery in New York Pokémon card store | REUTERS

Surveillance footage showed armed robbers packing up merchandise inside a Pokémon card store in New York City as terrified visitors and employees watched.

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Exiled crown prince implores Trump to follow through on Iran strikes

Ukraine team arrives in US for Miami talks with Witkoff, Kushner

The talks -- expected to focus on security guarantees and post-war recovery -- will take place in Miami as the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion looms and as Moscow has pounded Ukraine's energy facilities in a freezing winter.

Russia's advance in east Ukraine gathered pace since autumn, with the Kremlin insisting it will seize the rest of Ukrainian land it claims as Russian by force if diplomacy fails.

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Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Is ‘Restricted’ to His Home, the Police Say

The country’s electoral commission is expected to soon announce that President Yoweri Museveni has won re-election after four decades in power

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Mr. Carney Goes to Beijing

The trip, a whirlwind of meetings with Chinese industry and top government officials, conveyed how the prime minister is viewing the wider world.

Trump says he may punish countries opposed to US control of Greenland with tariffs

Trump says he may punish countries opposed to US control of Greenland with tariffs

US President Donald Trump says he may implement tariffs on countries opposing Washington’s controlling of Greenland as he remains stern in his stance to take over the Arctic island by “any means necessary”.

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Turkey blocks calls for regime change in Iran as protests escalate

Turkey is opposing calls for regime change in Iran as security forces carry out a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests. The Turkish government accuses Israel of exploiting the unrest, and is leading efforts to block any military action against Iran – warning that a collapse of the regime could destabilise the region.

Belgium downplays Greenland tension with ‘Uncle Sam’ as Europe steps up presence

Belgium is not heading to Greenland to pick a fight with Washington, Defense Minister Theo Francken said Friday, pushing back against suggestions that a growing European military presence on the Arctic island amounts to a show of force against the United States.



“It now looks as if we’re going there to say: come on, Uncle Sam, let’s have a good fight and see who wins,” Francken said in a television interview with VRT. “That is absolutely not the intention,” he added.



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EU advises airlines to avoid Iranian airspace

Protests erupted in Iran on 28 December, becoming one of the largest protest movements against the clerical leadership since 1979

Trump taps former UK PM Tony Blair for Gaza 'board of peace'

US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force. Trump named members of a board to help supervise Gaza that was dominated by Americans, as he promotes a controversial vision of economic development in a territory that lies in rubble after two-plus years of relentless Israeli bombardment.

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US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force. Trump named members of a board to help supervise Gaza that was dominated by Americans, as he promotes a controversial vision of economic development in a territory that lies in rubble after two-plus years of relentless Israeli bombardment.
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Kurdish granted national language status in Syria • FRANCE 24 English

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree on Friday declaring Kurdish a "national language", in an apparent gesture of good will towards the minority following clashes in recent days. The decree is the first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since Syria's independence in 1946.
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Iran protest movement subsides amid intense crackdown

Protests in Iran have subsided after a crackdown that has killed thousands under an internet blackout, monitors said Friday, a week after the start of the largest demonstrations in years challenging the country's theocratic system. Siavosh Ghazi, FRANCE 24 Tehran correspondent, said Saturday that security forces remain largely present for a fifth consecutive day as official media continue to report arrests of people described as members of terrorist groups.

U.S. lawmakers visit Denmark in bid to sooth tensions over Greenland threats

Leaders of the bipartisan delegation said most Americans don’t want to acquire Greenland, and that Russia and China don’t pose imminent security risks to the territory.

Denmark invites US to participate in drills alongside NATO allies

The United States has been invited to take part in military exercises in Greenland alongside NATO allies, the head of Denmark's Joint Arctic Command told AFP on Friday. This comes after European countries sent small numbers of military personnel to Greenland in a show of support on Thursday.

'My nightmare': Iranians recount crackdown under internet blackout

Blood stained the street after a person dressed in a full chador covering shot at a large crowd that had gathered in the north of Tehran on January 10, during anti-government protests sparked by economic strain that exploded in size and intensity on January 8.

"I heard this pop pop... and I saw with my eyes three people collapsed at the same time," said 44-year-old Kiarash, who spoke to AFP by phone from Germany where he lives, after witnessing violent suppression of protests while visitin...

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Unbending Over Time

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has built his 37-year rule on uncompromising repression. His answer to the current protests is no different.

Thousands prayed for a new Venezuela. One mother pleaded for her son’s release.

A visual tap story of the Divina Pastora procession in Venezuela, highlighting a mother’s who is waiting for her son, a political prisoner, to be released.

Republican dissent as key figures warn Trump against Greenland pursuit

Congressional Republicans criticize ‘absurd’ idea as polls show most Americans oppose taking control of territoryDonald Trump’s renewed interest in taking control of Greenland has become a subject of pointed dissent among congressional Republicans, with several allies speaking out in recent days against the idea after the president reintensified his interest following the US raid that captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.Congressional Republicans are typically loath to disagree openly...

Performance anxiety: How US strikes in Venezuela exposed weak Russian air defence systems

Repeated failures highlight limits of Russian-made air defences

What will happen in Iran now that protests have died down? | DW News

We're now a getting clearer sense of what's been happening in Iran since widespread protests began there. The US-based group Human Rights Activists in Iran says it has confirmed that over 3,000 people have been killed during the first twenty days of nationwide demonstrations against the regime. Over 2,000 more have been seriously injured and the number of protesters arrested has risen to over 22,000. Though a government crackdown has quelled the demonstrations in recent days, around the world...

Greenland and Denmark set for anti-Trump protests – Europe live

‘Hands off Greenland’ rallies have been organised in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense and NuukEuropean leaders spent the past year treading carefully around Donald Trump as he levied tariffs, pushed Nato countries to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP and threatened to pull US support from Ukraine.But Trump’s plans to seize control of Greenland “may force Europe to draw a line in the snow”, writes The Guardian’s Andrew Roth and Jennifer Rankin. Continue reading...

‘He’s an idiot’: Musk and Ryanair’s O’Leary trade insults in Starlink Wi-Fi row

A spat over in-flight Wi-Fi has spiralled into a public verbal brawl between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, pitting one of the world’s richest men against Europe’s most outspoken airline boss.



The clash burst into the open after O’Leary dismissed Musk and his satellite internet business in a radio interview on Ireland’s Newstalk. Responding to Musk calling him “misinformed” over Ryanair’s refusal to install Starlink Wi-Fi, O’Leary told listeners he would “pay...