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Today: April 16, 2026
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NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US
Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insists Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. military support

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump

European 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

Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump
Europe|Political|World

Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan

Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan

Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan
Europe|Political|World

Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments

U.S. President Donald Trump has heaped praise on British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan

Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: Global leaders say world economy shows resilience

Leaders at the World Economic Forum urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality

The Latest: Global leaders say world economy shows resilience
Americas|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan

UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'
Europe|Political|World

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan
Crime|Election|US|World

The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis

Vice President JD Vance says the Insurrection Act won’t be needed “right now” in Minneapolis after meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city, which has emerged as a national focal point in the clash over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffs

Leader of Denmark and its semiautonomous territory Greenland are insisting that the island's sovereignty is non-negotiable after U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to a framework on Arctic security with the head of NATO

Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffs
Europe|World

Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials say

Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials say

Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials say
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NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos

NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos

NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump's European threats could cause lasting damage to US standing in the world

Joe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure

Trump's European threats could cause lasting damage to US standing in the world
Economy|World

Stock market cuts through to Trump on Greenland in a way allies' messages failed to resonate

Investors 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

Stock market cuts through to Trump on Greenland in a way allies' messages failed to resonate
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and wariness

Russian officials and media are reacting to President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland with a mix of glee and caution

Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and wariness
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Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal

President Donald Trump says he has scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland

Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false claims in Davos about Greenland and NATO

Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false claims in Davos about Greenland and NATO

Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false claims in Davos about Greenland and NATO
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?
Business|Economy|World

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos

Trump set to face a diplomatic intervention on Greenland in Davos
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Trump recaps his first year back in office with winding remarks, paper tossing and impressions

President Donald Trump wanted to recap his first year back in office

Trump recaps his first year back in office with winding remarks, paper tossing and impressions
Political|World

Trump’s Greenland ambitions could wreck 20th-century alliances that helped build the modern world order

How the US treats its allies has been a crucial question for every president. What evolved over the centuries into an official embrace of friendly nations is now being reversed by Donald Trump.

Trump’s Greenland ambitions could wreck 20th-century alliances that helped build the modern world order
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump ties failure to win Nobel Peace Prize to efforts to acquire Greenland in message to Norway

Trump ties failure to win Nobel Peace Prize to efforts to acquire Greenland in message to Norway

Trump ties failure to win Nobel Peace Prize to efforts to acquire Greenland in message to Norway
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security

European Union leaders are using strong language like "intimidation" and "blackmail" to describe U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs over Greenland

As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security
Europe|Political|World

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

Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over

Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump

Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over
Americas|Europe|Political|World

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future

Troops from European countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot

International journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk during the geopolitical crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to control the island

International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

U.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

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic
Economy|Environment|Political|World

US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland

A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week to show unity with Denmark amid tensions over Greenland

US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
Economy|Political|World

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace

The United States is accusing Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations toward peace

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace
Europe|World

How NATO works at a time when Trump is threatening to seize Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to take control of Greenland are straining relations with NATO allies

How NATO works at a time when Trump is threatening to seize Greenland
Europe|Political|World

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
Science|Technology|World

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?

What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO
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Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance

Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
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Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks
Europe|World

The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real

The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real

The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real
Europe|Political|World

Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark

The 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's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Business|Science|Technology|World

Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space

NATO-nation intelligence services believe Russia is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites

Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space
Science|Technology|World

Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country

Belarus’ authoritarian president says that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase

Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country
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Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and 34 other countries have formally approved plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by Russia's invasion

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion
Europe|Technology|World

Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine

The head of Britain’s MI6 spy agency says Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, and is testing the West with tactics that fall “just below the threshold of war.”

Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks

U.S. officials say Washington has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend

US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target

NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target

NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target
Europe|Finance|Political|World

German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits as Europe seeks to counter Russia

German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits as Europe seeks to counter Russia

German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits as Europe seeks to counter Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines

Britain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia

UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Europe|Technology|World

Germany starts putting into place the Arrow 3 missile defense system, bought from Israel

Germany has inaugurated the first elements of the sophisticated Arrow 3 missile defense system, which it is buying from Israel as it moves to strengthen its air defenses following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Germany starts putting into place the Arrow 3 missile defense system, bought from Israel
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Two-thirds of NATO member states committed to PURL, Rutte says

Two-thirds of the member states of NATO have committed to the weapons for Ukraine through the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), which has received

Two-thirds of NATO member states committed to PURL, Rutte says
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say

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Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say
Europe|Political|US|World

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal

Ukrainian officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives Sunday, and Washington officials are expected in Moscow for more peace talks this week

Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal
Europe|Political|World

Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory

Russia said on Monday that remarks by NATO's most senior military officer that the U.S.-led military alliance could consider a "pre-emptive strike" to be extremely

Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow

European leaders rallied to show support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday after U.S.-Ukrainian talks to revise

Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S.

Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Russian-flagged tanker reports drone attack off Turkey, authorities say

A Russian-flagged tanker loaded with sunflower oil reported a drone attack off the Turkish coast on Tuesday, but its 13 crew members were

Russian-flagged tanker reports drone attack off Turkey, authorities say
Europe|Political|World

No consensus yet on Ukraine's NATO membership, Rutte says

NATO Chief Mark Rutte repeated on Tuesday that the consensus needed for Ukraine to join the alliance is not there at the moment.

No consensus yet on Ukraine's NATO membership, Rutte says
Europe|Political|World

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city
Economy|Political|World

NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte brushed off fresh concern about the United States’ commitment to the military organization on the eve of a meeting of allied foreign ministers focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine

NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting
Business|Europe|World

Putin hosts Hungary's Orban for talks on energy and Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Moscow on Friday on a rare visit by an EU and NATO leader, saying he would still be happy for

Putin hosts Hungary's Orban for talks on energy and Ukraine
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey says Lebanon-Cyprus maritime deal violates Turkish Cypriots' rights, is unacceptable

A maritime demarcation deal signed between Lebanon and Cyprus violates the rights of Turkish Cypriots on the island and is therefore unacceptable, Turkey said on Thursday.

Turkey says Lebanon-Cyprus maritime deal violates Turkish Cypriots' rights, is unacceptable
Europe|World

French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new military service program for volunteers aged 18 and 19

French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Poland picks Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines

Poland said on Wednesday it had chosen Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines, in a multi-billion-dollar deal that forms a key element

Poland picks Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook

President Donald Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war mirrors his tactics in the Israel-Hamas conflict

Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook
Europe|Political|World

NATO must speed up work on eastern flank drone protection, Poland says

NATO must speed up work on strengthening the protection of its eastern flank from drones, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said after Romania scrambled fighter jets

NATO must speed up work on eastern flank drone protection, Poland says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

The European Union votes to deepen defense industry ties with Ukraine

European Union lawmakers have voted to deepen integration of the bloc’s defense industry with Ukraine as a U.S. peace plan remains in flux and Russia’s unconventional warfare operations rattle the 27-nation bloc

The European Union votes to deepen defense industry ties with Ukraine
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says he will speak to Russia's Putin on Monday

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he would have a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine, adding that he would also

Turkey's Erdogan says he will speak to Russia's Putin on Monday
Europe|Political|World

Any Ukraine peace plan must be accepted in Kyiv, says Polish president

Any peace plan for Ukraine must be accepted in Kyiv, Polish President Karol Nawrocki said, after the U.S. signalled to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Ukraine must accept a U.S.-

Any Ukraine peace plan must be accepted in Kyiv, says Polish president
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
Crime|Europe|World

Spain exhumes victim of Franco-era killings in ongoing recovery effort

Jose Luis Cubo watched as forensic scientists dug up the body of a man his grandfather had helped to bury at the start of the Spanish

Spain exhumes victim of Franco-era killings in ongoing recovery effort
Europe|World

With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice

The European Union has introduced a new defense package to speed up the deployment of tanks and troops across its 27 nations

With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice