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Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland: How have EU allies responded?
The European Union is having an emergency meeting to devise a response to Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland.
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Zelenskyy demands faster energy imports as Ukraine reels from power outages
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure leave thousands without power in freezing winter temperatures.
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‘Make America Go Away!’: Anti-Trump protests erupt in Denmark
Protesters rallied in Copenhagen, Denmark, in support of Greenland.
Published On 17 Jan 2026
Thousands join ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests amid Trump’s takeover threats
Copenhagen rally organiser says ‘world must wake up’ as Donald Trump threatens to seize self-governing Danish island.
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni declared winner of presidential election
Museveni, 81, secured 71.65 percent support, electoral commission says, after contentious election campaign.
Uganda’s Bobi Wine says escaped raid on house amid disputed vote
Opposition leader claims escaping police and army raid hours before Museveni, 81, was declared the winner.
Nearly 50 Venezuelan soldiers killed in US abduction of President Maduro
Venezuela’s Defence Ministry says 83 people in total killed in US attack to abduct President Nicolas Maduro.
US-Iran tensions: Trump has no path to an easy ‘win’ despite Tehran’s woes
Despite Iran’s vulnerable position, any US strikes could risk triggering a protracted conflict, analysts say.
Uganda’s army denies abducting Bobi Wine amid disputed election
National Unity Platform said opposition presidential candidate was seized from his home following the presidential vote.
Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez after plea deal
Vazquez accepted a plea deal in 2025 after she was accused of participating in a bribery scheme while in office.
Iran says 3,000 people arrested as antigovernment protests subside
Internet access remains cut off as the streets of Tehran, other Iranian cities are largely calm after widescale unrest.
