Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system
Read full article: Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care systemU.S. President Donald Trump says he is sending a U.S. Navy hospital ship to Greenland because people there are sick and lack care.
In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
Read full article: In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensionsA coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow.
Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland
Read full article: Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over GreenlandThe makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the recent flare-up in tensions over Greenland.
Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply
Read full article: Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supplyThe U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.
Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump
Read full article: Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against TrumpEuropean leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they're increasingly willing to say “no” to his demands.
Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security
Read full article: Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own securityThe Pentagon has released a National Defense Strategy that chastises U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserts the Trump administration’s focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere over a longtime goal of countering China.
Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threats
Read full article: Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threatsEuropean Union leaders have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to drop his tariff threats over Greenland, but they are wary about his Board of Peace project.
Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties
Read full article: Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair tiesJoe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure.
Stock market cuts through to Trump on Greenland in a way allies' messages failed to resonate
Read full article: Stock market cuts through to Trump on Greenland in a way allies' messages failed to resonateInvestors may have gotten through to President Donald Trump about his designs for Greenland with a message he wasn’t hearing from European leaders: Threatening allies with tariffs and land seizure isn’t exactly the type of policy that generates confidence in the global marketplace.
Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and wariness
Read full article: Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and warinessRussian officials and media are reacting to President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland with a mix of glee and caution.
Trump's threats challenge Europe's security and prosperity, EU chief says ahead of summit
Read full article: Trump's threats challenge Europe's security and prosperity, EU chief says ahead of summitPresident Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs continue to raise concerns in Europe.
The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threat
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threatU.S. President Donald Trump has decided to drop his threat of imposing tariffs on several European countries.
Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to ‘framework’ of future Arctic deal
Read full article: Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to ‘framework’ of future Arctic dealPresident Donald Trump has announced he is canceling a planned tariff on U.S. allies in Europe over Greenland.
The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leadersPresident Donald Trump meandered through a list of his administration’s accomplishments while speaking at a White House press briefing Tuesday.
Despite Greenland, France's Macron and NATO's head make nice with Trump behind the scenes
Read full article: Despite Greenland, France's Macron and NATO's head make nice with Trump behind the scenesPresident Donald Trump has shared private messages from world leaders about Greenland, revealing softer tones behind public criticism.
Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it
Read full article: Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed itThe British government is defending its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the move.
Wall Street sinks as Trump threatens 8 European countries with tariffs over Greenland
Read full article: Wall Street sinks as Trump threatens 8 European countries with tariffs over GreenlandStocks sank on Wall Street after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight European countries with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.
US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy
Read full article: US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policyThree U.S. Catholic cardinals have urged the Trump administration to use a moral compass in foreign policy.
Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?
Read full article: Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump’s threats of taking possession of Greenland.
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
Read full article: Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over GreenlandThe eight European countries targeted by U_S_ President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”.
Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
Read full article: Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of GreenlandPresident Donald Trump says he'll impose a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland.
Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling Greenland
Read full article: Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling GreenlandU.S. President Donald Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the U.S. controlling Greenland.
What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Read full article: What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administrationU.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark.
Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrifying' threats to her homeland
Read full article: Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrifying' threats to her homelandGreenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Live updates: Senate prepares to vote on Venezuela war powers
Read full article: Live updates: Senate prepares to vote on Venezuela war powersThe Senate is headed toward a vote on a war powers resolution that would put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out further military attacks on Venezuela.
From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict
Read full article: From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdictPresident Donald Trump has claimed control of Venezuela, escalated threats to seize Greenland and increased immigration raids in the U.S. These actions have created turmoil as voters prepare for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland
Read full article: Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over GreenlandThe U.S. has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, backed by British support.
The Latest: House votes to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
Read full article: The Latest: House votes to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leadersIn a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House has passed legislation that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO
Read full article: Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATOU.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one.
The Latest: Trump exits 66 international organizations in latest retreat from global cooperation
Read full article: The Latest: Trump exits 66 international organizations in latest retreat from global cooperationPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions.
After Maduro, who’s next? Trump’s comments spur anxieties about his plans for Greenland and Cuba
Read full article: After Maduro, who’s next? Trump’s comments spur anxieties about his plans for Greenland and CubaA day after the ouster of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump is renewing his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland and is threatening Colombia with military action over its drug trade.
Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory
Read full article: Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territoryPresident Donald Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland says the Republican administration is looking to begin a conversation with residents of the semi-autonomous Danish territory about the best way forward for the strategically important island.
Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Read full article: Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with DenmarkThe leaders of Denmark and Greenland are insisting that the U.S. won’t take over Greenland after President Donald Trump announced the appointment of a special envoy to the semi-autonomous territory.
Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland
Read full article: Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to GreenlandPresident Donald Trump has announced he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, the vast, semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump has said the U.S. needs to take over.
Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump
Read full article: Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under TrumpA Danish intelligence agency report has warned that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against both allies and adversaries.
Greenland's leader hails EU as trusted friend and urges investment in its minerals
Read full article: Greenland's leader hails EU as trusted friend and urges investment in its mineralsGreenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has thanked the European Union for being a "trusted friend" and urged investment in Greenland's resources.
Denmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the US
Read full article: Denmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the USDenmark is leading a military exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in Greenland.
Denmark summons US envoy over claims of interference in Greenland
Read full article: Denmark summons US envoy over claims of interference in GreenlandThe top U.S. diplomat in Denmark has been summoned by the government after a report that people connected to President Donald Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland.
Hegseth says the Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland if necessary
Read full article: Hegseth says the Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland if necessaryDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appearing to acknowledge that the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland and Panama by force if necessary.
Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering intel on Greenland
Read full article: Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering intel on GreenlandDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told The Associated Press “you cannot spy against an ally” after reports that the United States has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Head of US Space Force base in Greenland is fired after Vance visit
Read full article: Head of US Space Force base in Greenland is fired after Vance visitThe commander of a U.S. Space Force base in Greenland has been fired after she sent a base-wide email breaking with official messaging following Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the Danish territory that President Donald Trump is seeking to annex.
The Latest: Vance visits Greenland as Trump presses for a US takeover of the island
Read full article: The Latest: Vance visits Greenland as Trump presses for a US takeover of the islandU.S. Vice President JD Vance says Denmark has “underinvested” in Greenland’s security and demanded that the country change its approach.
US Vice President JD Vance to join his wife in Greenland on Friday
Read full article: US Vice President JD Vance to join his wife in Greenland on FridayU.S. Vice President JD Vance says he’s joining his wife on a Friday trip to Greenland, suggesting in an online video that global security is at stake.
Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover
Read full article: Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeoverSecond lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as President Donald Trump continues to suggest the U.S. could take control of the mineral-rich Artic island.
Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral roots
Read full article: Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral rootsGreenlanders in recent years have been embracing pre-Christian Inuit traditions like drum dancing or getting Inuit tattoos.
Polar vortex makes much of US colder than Greenland, but warmth is coming. Then more cold
Read full article: Polar vortex makes much of US colder than Greenland, but warmth is coming. Then more coldThe polar vortex’s icy grip on much of America has Arctic Greenland seeming like a toasty vacation spot by comparison.
EU leaders scramble to avoid friction with the US under Trump and avoid a 'stupid tariff war'
Read full article: EU leaders scramble to avoid friction with the US under Trump and avoid a 'stupid tariff war'European Union leaders are grappling with how to respond to the United States as it appears determined to start a trade war or even seize part of their territory.
Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Read full article: Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concernsSecretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity in the Arctic and in Latin America.
Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a measured response
Read full article: Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a measured responsePresident-elect Donald Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric at U.S. allies and potential adversaries with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended into Canada and the Danish territory of Greenland, and southward to include the Panama Canal.
Italy's Meloni hopes to attend Trump inauguration as she downplays his Greenland and Panama comments
Read full article: Italy's Meloni hopes to attend Trump inauguration as she downplays his Greenland and Panama commentsItalian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she doesn't believe President-elect Donald Trump actually intends to use military force to seize control of Greenland or the Panama Canal.
Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world
Read full article: Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming worldGreenland plays an outsized role in the daily weather experienced by billions of people and in the climate changes taking shape all over the planet.
Takeaways from Trump's Mar-a-Lago press conference
Read full article: Takeaways from Trump's Mar-a-Lago press conferenceLess than two weeks before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump is taking some of his most audacious claims and promises of the transition period and amping them up to new levels.
Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
Read full article: Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama CanalPresident-elect Donald Trump says he won't rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security.
Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland with a message from his dad: 'We’re going to treat you well'
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland with a message from his dad: 'We’re going to treat you well'President-elect Donald Trump has told residents of Greenland that “we’re going to treat you well” as his oldest son visited the mineral-rich Danish territory that’s home to a large U.S. military base.
Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland as his father muses anew about the US taking control of it
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland as his father muses anew about the US taking control of itDonald Trump Jr. is heading to Greenland, visiting the Danish territory as his father has continued to suggest that the U.S. could somehow take control of it.
Florida-bound flight turns around after hitting severe turbulence, airline says
Read full article: Florida-bound flight turns around after hitting severe turbulence, airline saysNo severe injuries were reported among the more than 250 people on board Scandinavian Airlines flight SK957, which had to turn around after the plane experienced turbulence strong enough to warrant an inspection.
Greenland court orders anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until Sept. 5
Read full article: Greenland court orders anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until Sept. 5Police say a court in Greenland has ruled that veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in custody as authorities consider Japan’s request for his extradition.
Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland. He faces possible extradition to Japan
Read full article: Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland. He faces possible extradition to JapanGreenland police say they have apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan.
Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 1960s and 1970s
Read full article: Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 1960s and 1970sA group of Indigenous women in Greenland has sued Denmark for forcing them to be fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices in the 1960s and 1970s and demanded total compensation of nearly $6.3 million).
Ocean system that moves heat gets closer to collapse, which could cause weather chaos, study says
Read full article: Ocean system that moves heat gets closer to collapse, which could cause weather chaos, study saysAn abrupt shutdown of Atlantic Ocean currents that could put large parts of Europe in a deep freeze is looking a bit more likely and closer than before as a new complex computer simulation finds a “cliff-like” tipping point looming in the future.
Stranded luxury cruise ship MV Ocean Explorer is pulled free at high tide in Greenland
Read full article: Stranded luxury cruise ship MV Ocean Explorer is pulled free at high tide in GreenlandAuthorities says the luxury cruise ship MV Ocean Explorer has been successfully pulled free three days after running aground in Greenland with 206 people on board.
'Zombie ice' from Greenland will raise sea level 10 inches
Read full article: 'Zombie ice' from Greenland will raise sea level 10 inchesA new study finds that Greenland has more than 120 trillion tons of ice that can be thought of as zombie ice that's going to raise sea level globally by at least 10 inches.
Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland
Read full article: Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in GreenlandOne of the world’s few rare earths processors outside China has bought exploration rights to mine in Greenland, opening an avenue for diversifying supplies of the minerals critical for advanced and green technologies.
Shark thought to exist only in the Arctic found in Caribbean, researchers say
Read full article: Shark thought to exist only in the Arctic found in Caribbean, researchers sayIt was quite a discovery in tropical waters to bring in a Greenland shark, which can live for more than 500 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Forecasting Change: Here’s where the planet is warming the fastest
Read full article: Forecasting Change: Here’s where the planet is warming the fastestThis week on Forecasting Change I want to show you the part of the planet that is warming the fastest. Unbelievably, it is not Florida! We have focused on our warmer days, hot fall weather, and droughts that are part of the “new normal” in climate change, but it is the Arctic that is changing fast and where the evidence of our changing climate can be seen.
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