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US ambition to take Greenland remains intact, says Denmark
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» NUUK — Washington's ambition to take control of Greenland remained intact, Denmark said on Thursday, as a European military mission arrived on the mineral-rich strategic Arctic island, drawing a sharp rebuke from Russia.
Greenlanders torn between anxiety and relief after US talks
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» NUUK - Greenland’s residents expressed a mix of anxiety and relief after a meeting was held Wednesday in the White House between officials from the United States, Denmark and the island at the centre of President Donald Trump’s focus.
American father and son die from wasp attack in Laos
The New York Times, Published on 05/11/2025
» An American father and his teenage son died after being stung by swarms of venomous wasps on a zip-lining tour through the tropical forests of northern Laos, according to reports that emerged this week.
Turkey police, opposition supporters clash
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/09/2025
» ISTANBUL — Turkish riot police clashed with protesters in Istanbul on Monday as a court-appointed trustee tried to take over the local headquarters of the country’s main opposition party.
UK govt condemns 'death to the IDF' chants at Glastonbury
AFP, Published on 29/06/2025
» GLASTONBURY (UNITED KINGDOM) - A British punk-rap group faced growing criticism on Sunday for making anti-Israel remarks at the Glastonbury music festival that have sparked a police inquiry.
Manila sees Beijing’s arrests of ‘spies’ as retaliation
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/04/2025
» The Philippines said the detention of three Filipinos in China for alleged espionage may be in retaliation for Manila’s recent arrests of Chinese nationals accused of spying.
China detains three Filipinos for alleged spying
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/04/2025
» SINGAPORE — China said it has detained three Filipino nationals suspected of spying, a move that could further strain ties between Beijing and Manila.
Germany knife attack on children reignites pre-vote migrant debate
AFP, Published on 24/01/2025
» BERLIN — A deadly knife attack on a play school group in Germany, where an Afghan man was arrested at the scene, reignited a bitter immigration debate on Thursday, a month before elections.
Simmering anger as Turkey begins burying 76 fire victims
AFP, Published on 22/01/2025
» KARTALKAYA (TURKEY) - Turkey was preparing to bury its dead Wednesday a day after a huge fire killed 76 people at a ski resort hotel, as questions grew over safety measures at the luxury establishment.
Calls grow for South Korean president to quit
Reuters, Published on 04/12/2024
» SEOUL — South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday proposed impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol for his sudden decision to declare martial law, which he rescinded after a chaotic standoff between parliament and the army that damaged the country’s standing.