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Trump says he will '100%' follow through on threat to impose tariffs over Greenland demand

The US president says "no comment" when asked if he will use force to seize the island, as Greenland's PM says "we will not let ourselves be pressured".


News imageEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wearing cream suit stands in front of the European Union flag

How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?

Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

4 hrs ago
Business
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'Europe is at a total loss': Russia gloats over Greenland tensions

The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.

2 hrs ago
Europe

Harry says he was made 'paranoid' by Daily Mail publisher's 'unlawful' actions

The prince is one of seven high-profile claimants that allege the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday committed "grave breaches of privacy".

29 mins ago
UK

What we know about Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade

What caused the train to derail remains unclear but officials say an investigation has been launched.

2 hrs ago
Europe

Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene

Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

6 hrs ago
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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93

The Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said the fashion designer died peacefully in Rome.

25 mins ago
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Inside the secret world of Japanese snack bars

Some 100,000 of these small dives are hidden in plain sight across Japan. Now, travellers are finally discovering these locals-only hangouts – and the beloved "mamas" who run them.

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The ingredients that supercharge food nutrients

Adding the right seasoning or dressing to your food can help your body absorb more vitamins and minerals, according to research.


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Japan PM Takaichi calls snap election three months after taking office

Sanae Takaichi, who took office last October, hopes the vote will give her a stronger mandate.

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The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

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Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.

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China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink

Beijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children.

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Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

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Health and Wellness

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World of Business

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Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.

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Hispanic voters sent Trump back to power. Now some are souring

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Tech

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Science

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Culture

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With Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder successfully campaigned to honour Martin Luther King Jr with a US national holiday, in a career of socially conscious songwriting.

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Tech Now visits a Wisconsin lab where scientists model how glaciers melt to better predict sea‑level rise.
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World's Table

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Earth

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Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

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