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Trump says US military ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-06T21:24:22+00:00

White House calls US control of country ‘vital to deter our adversaries in the Arctic region’Donald Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland, and utilizing the US military in furtherance of the goal is “always an option”, the White House said on Tuesday.“President Trump has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States, and it’s vital to deter our adversaries in the Arctic region. The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the US m

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US Supreme Court expected to rule on tariffs on Friday

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-01-06T21:22:21+00:00

Both conservative and liberal justices voiced concerns about the legality of the tariffs during arguments in November.

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Major Trump cases before the US Supreme Court

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-06T21:21:52+00:00

The US Supreme Court has heard a wide range of cases challenging President Donald Trump’s actions since his return to office in 2025, spanning tariffs, immigration, agency firings, civil rights, federal layoffs, foreign aid and executive power, with several high-stakes rulings expected this year.

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Three Views on What 2026 Might Bring

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-01-06T21:20:23+00:00

Our reporters on the ground tells us what they’re watching in Ukraine, the Middle East and China.

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Le Groenland et le Danemark veulent rapidement rencontrer le secrétaire d’Etat américain, Marco Rubio, après les menaces de Donald Trump

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-01-06T21:13:40+00:00

Le président français, Emmanuel Macron, a dit, mardi soir, ne pas imaginer les Etats-Unis « violer la souveraineté danoise », alors que Donald Trump et son entourage ont répété ces derniers jours leur intention de faire passer l’île arctique sous drapeau américain.

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Groenland : Donald Trump étudie « plusieurs options » y compris « utiliser l’armée », déclare sa porte-parole

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-01-06T21:13:37+00:00

Le président américain « a fait savoir clairement qu’acquérir le Groenland était une priorité de sécurité nationale pour les Etats-Unis », a insisté, mardi soir, sa porte-parole, Karoline Leavitt, alors que les autorités danoises tentent d’établir un dialogue avec Washington.

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US military an option as Trump weighs acquiring Greenland: White House

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-06T21:03:34+00:00

Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and part of the NATO alliance, and European leaders have strongly rejected any suggestion of a US takeover

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Top union accuses Texas of targeting teachers over Charlie Kirk posts

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-06T20:54:59+00:00

American Federation of Teachers sues over what it says are unconstitutional investigations into social media commentsA major Texas teachers’ union filed a federal lawsuit against the state on Tuesday challenging what it describes as unconstitutional investigations into hundreds of educators who posted comments on social media following the September killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The Texas American Federation of Teachers, which represents approximately 66,000 public school employees, is asking a federal court to block the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath,

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Europe Rallies for Greenland as Trump’s Threats Continue

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-01-06T20:38:54+00:00

The show of solidarity comes as President Trump, emboldened by his capture of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, has suggested he could take action against other countries.

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UK and France agree to deploy forces to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-06T20:27:43+00:00

Starmer and Macron ‘sign declaration of intent’ following Paris meeting Their statement also says they “will not stop defending” the UN Charter principles, “including sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders”.Nato has made clear that the Arctic region is a priority and European allies are stepping up.” Continue reading...

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UK and France ‘ready to deploy troops’ to Ukraine after ceasefire

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-06T20:26:09+00:00

Trilateral declaration of intent signed after ‘coalition of the willing’ summit in Paris with plan to establish military hubsBritain and France have declared they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine in the aftermath of a peace deal, a major new commitment that has been under discussion for months, although one which Russia is likely to block forcefully.The announcement came after a summit in Paris hosted by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, and attended by more than two dozen leaders of the states that make up the “coalition of the willing” of Ukrainian allies, plus the US envoy Steve W

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Winter Weather Snarls Travel Across Northern Europe

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-01-06T20:24:41+00:00

Ice and cold disrupted airports and caused car accidents on Tuesday. More snow is expected in Amsterdam and Brussels on Wednesday.

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West Midlands police insist decision to ban Maccabi fans ‘not politically influenced’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-06T20:21:53+00:00

Police leaders defend position after being recalled to give further evidence in second hearing to home affairs committeePolice chiefs facing scrutiny over a decision to ban fans of an Israeli football team from attending a match in Birmingham have insisted the move was not politically influenced.West Midlands police (WMP) leaders defended their position at the home affairs committee on Tuesday after being recalled to give further evidence over the decision to ban fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa on 6 November. Continue reading...

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Après la tragédie de Crans-Montana, la « colère » et la « honte » des habitants

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-01-06T20:11:17+00:00

Le président de la commune suisse a reconnu, lors d’une conférence de presse, mardi matin, que les services municipaux de Crans-Montana n’avaient pas diligenté le moindre contrôle de sécurité depuis 2019 au bar Le Constellation, suscitant l’indignation.

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European leaders reject Trump’s push for US takeover of Greenland

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-06T20:09:18+00:00

Leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in defending Greenland’s sovereignty.

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Dozens of January 6 supporters march through Washington five years after attack; brawl erupts as counter-protester is arrested – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-06T20:03:40+00:00

Many of those at today’s march, including ex-Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio say that they were there to protest against the death of Ashli Babbitt, a rioter who was killed by Capitol police five years agoMy colleague Sibylla Brodzinsky has reported on the relationship between the US and Colombia, home to significant oil reserves. Here is an extract from her story:Colombia has long been a close partner of the US in the fight against drug trafficking and enjoyed bipartisan support in Washington but relations have soured dramatically since Trump came to office.Colombia’s narcotics trade is large

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Wyoming supreme court strikes down near-total abortion bans

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-06T20:01:14+00:00

Justices rule 4-1 that laws, including a ban on abortion pills, violate a state amendment protecting healthcare choicesAbortion will stay legal in Wyoming after the state’s supreme court struck down two near-total abortion bans on Tuesday, ruling that the laws violate the constitution of the profoundly conservative state.In a 4-1 decision, the justices decided that the two bans – which include the nation’s first exclusive ban on abortion pills – violated a 2012 state constitutional amendment. That amendment affirmed competent adults’ right to make their own healthcare decisions and was origina

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Titan posts 40% revenue growth in Q3FY26 as gold prices shine

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-06T19:59:39+00:00

Titan’s jewellery division, led by Tanishq, clocked a robust 41 per cent growth, driven mainly by higher average selling prices amid flattish buyer growth

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« L’intervention américaine unilatérale et illégale au Venezuela enfreint la charte de l’ONU »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-01-06T19:49:05+00:00

L’opération militaire américaine au Venezuela et l’arrestation du président Nicolas Maduro violent les principes de l’ONU, analyse, dans une tribune au « Monde », l’historienne Chloé Maurel. Pour autant, le Conseil de sécurité a réagi de manière timorée et prudente.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Volodymyr Zelensky se félicite de l’élaboration de « documents substantiels » sur les garanties de sécurité à l’issue du sommet de Paris

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-01-06T19:38:37+00:00

Après avoir signé la déclaration de la « Coalition des volontaires » mardi à l’Elysée, Emmanuel Macron a annoncé la poursuite des « préparatifs pour la mise en place d’une force multinationale dans les airs, les mers, sur le sol ».

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