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Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push for US control of the island

Greenland’s party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump’s calls for the U.S. to take control of the island

Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push for US control of the island
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Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions

Russia has strongly condemned the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Political|World

Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?

Perhaps no one outside of Venezuela should care more about the US invasion and capture of President Nicolás Maduro than the Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.

Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed
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Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US
Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration's capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework

The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has sparked global controversy

Trump administration's capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise

Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise

Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan

US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory

President 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 newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur

The European Commission says the European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy

EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine is ready to hold elections in next 90 days if allies can guarantee security, Zelensky says

Ukraine is ready to hold elections in next 90 days if allies can guarantee security, Zelensky says

Ukraine is ready to hold elections in next 90 days if allies can guarantee security, Zelensky says
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How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives

How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives

How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives
Arts|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a "respectful and cordial" phone call with U.S.

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo

Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hoped an accord set to be signed by U.S.

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo
Business|Economy|Health|World

US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain

The United States and Britain announced a deal on Monday to secure zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical products

US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas

Authorities have charged a Texas man with making threats online after they say a video showing him threatening to build a bomb and conduct a suicide attack was posted to TikTok and other social media sites

Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy: Ukrainian, US delegations to meet this week to discuss formula for peace, security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are to meet this week to work out a formula discussed at talks in Geneva to bring peace and

Zelenskiy: Ukrainian, US delegations to meet this week to discuss formula for peace, security
Europe|Political|World

Putin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for future peace deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that outline draft peace proposals discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of

Putin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for future peace deal
Asia|Political|World

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan

China urged the U.S. on Thursday to rein in Japan and prevent any "actions to revive militarism" in an editorial published by the newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, as a war

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan
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Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say

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Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Kyiv ready to move forward with peace plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Kyiv was ready to move forward with a U.S.-backed peace deal, and that he was prepared to discuss its sensitive points with U.S.

Zelenskiy says Kyiv ready to move forward with peace plan
Africa|Political|World

Sudan's top general rejects US-led ceasefire proposal, calling it 'the worst yet'

Sudan’s top general has rejected a ceasefire proposal from U_S_-led mediators, calling it “the worst yet.”

Sudan's top general rejects US-led ceasefire proposal, calling it 'the worst yet'
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump touts 'extremely strong' China relations after call with Xi

President Donald Trump touted relations with China as "extremely strong" on Monday following a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who told Trump that

Trump touts 'extremely strong' China relations after call with Xi
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada says it will resume US trade talks 'when appropriate'

Canada will resume trade discussions with the United States "when it's appropriate," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, noting he did not have a pressing issue

Canada says it will resume US trade talks 'when appropriate'
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to meet US in Switzerland to discuss ending war

Kyiv will hold consultations with the U.S. in Switzerland on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, a top Ukrainian security official said on Saturday.

Ukraine to meet US in Switzerland to discuss ending war
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Russia's Ryabkov says potential Putin-Trump summit is on the agenda

The possibility of another meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is on the agenda, a senior Russian diplomat has said.

Russia's Ryabkov says potential Putin-Trump summit is on the agenda
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine faces 'difficult choice' as Trump demands acceptance of peace plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned on Friday that Ukraine risked losing its dignity and freedom — or Washington's backing — over a U.S. peace plan

Ukraine faces 'difficult choice' as Trump demands acceptance of peace plan
Business|Environment|World

Trump energy department reorganizes around fossil, nuclear priorities

The U.S.

Trump energy department reorganizes around fossil, nuclear priorities
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World

A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border

Researchers have completed a full accounting of water uses and losses in the Rio Grande-Bravo basin as it faces severe shortages throughout its range in the United States and Mexico

A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border
Arts|Political|World

Venezuela’s propaganda machine lashes back with jokes, cartoons and sarcasm as US pressure ramps up

Venezuela’s propaganda machine lashes back with jokes, cartoons and sarcasm as US pressure ramps up

Venezuela’s propaganda machine lashes back with jokes, cartoons and sarcasm as US pressure ramps up
Business|Economy|World

Lukoil's international assets and potential buyers

Russia's Lukoil is selling its international assets after the U.S. imposed sanctions on the company.

Lukoil's international assets and potential buyers
Science|Technology|World

Last nuclear treaty between US and Russia nears expiration as Trump and Putin trade testing threats

Last nuclear treaty between US and Russia nears expiration as Trump and Putin trade testing threats

Last nuclear treaty between US and Russia nears expiration as Trump and Putin trade testing threats
Business|Economy|World

Hyundai Motor announces $86 billion investment in South Korea after US trade deal

Hyundai Motor Group will invest 125.2 trillion won ($86.47 billion) in South Korea from

Hyundai Motor announces $86 billion investment in South Korea after US trade deal
Business|Economy|World

South Korea, U.S. agree on trade, security deal, nuclear subs, Lee says

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday South Korea and U.S. had finalised a joint fact sheet on agreements on trade and security issues after his summit with U.S.

South Korea, U.S. agree on trade, security deal, nuclear subs, Lee says
Political|World

Russia proposes its own UN resolution on Gaza in challenge to US draft

Russia on Thursday proposed its own draft of a U.N. resolution on Gaza in a challenge to a U.S. effort to pass its own text at the Security

Russia proposes its own UN resolution on Gaza in challenge to US draft
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the United States until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean

Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels
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Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies left as it braces for the start of U.S. sanctions on Russia's Lukoil, which owns the country's largest oil refinery and most storage and

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says