Danish-owned Arctic island is rich in rare earth elements, but investors remain wary of risks
Greenland’s mineral wealth is in the global spotlight after U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants to take control of the island from Denmark. But until now, Greenland’s mining industry has struggled to turn a profit. Could that be about to change? Henry Ridgwell reports from Greenland.
Danish-controlled Arctic island lies on shortest route for Russian missiles targeting US soil
U.S. President Donald Trump this week repeated his assertion that American control of Greenland is vital for “international security.” As Henry Ridgwell reports, Denmark, which owns the island, has admitted failing to invest in its security, amid growing threats from Russia and China.
Greenland’s government says it's ‘not for sale’ — but sees common ground with new US president
Greenland says it’s 'not for sale' — but sees common ground with new US president
US President Joe Biden reportedly pushing for Europe to seize assets as future leverage over Moscow
Western countries froze around $300 billion of Russian state assets after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Most of the assets are held in Europe.
The death toll from Israel’s war against Hamas militants in Gaza is far higher than official figures, according to a new analysis. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Israel says report does ‘not reflect the situation on the ground’
Denmark warns Trump that Greenland is not for sale but seeks cooperation on Arctic security
Denmark warns Trump that Greenland is not for sale, seeks cooperation on Arctic security
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized those, in his words, “spreading lies and misinformation,” after coming under fire from billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk. As Henry Ridgwell reports, it’s the latest in a series of interventions by Musk in European politics
Keir Starmer criticizes those 'spreading lies and misinformation' after Elon Mus accused Starmer of involvement in cover-up of historical cases of child sexual exploitation
Russia set to lose $5 billion; Slovakia criticizes Ukraine's decision
Natural gas prices in Europe have risen since Ukraine ended the flow of Russian gas across its territory into the EU. Moscow once supplied more than a third of Europe’s needs, but the continent has weaned itself off Russian gas following the Kremlin’s '22 invasion of Ukraine. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Finland accuses tanker crew of ‘aggravated criminal mischief’ after power, internet cables severed
Finland accuses tanker crew of 'aggravated criminal mischief' after power and internet cables severed
Elon Musk, the billionaire ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has praised the far-right Alterative for Germany party ahead of the election due in Germany early next year. The party wants to end Western support for Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders. Henry Ridgwell reports.
The Trump ally's intervention prompts anger from several German lawmakers
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