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Trump’s ambassador tasked with getting control of Greenland confirmed
By Elías Thorsson October 8, 2025 139 Ken Howery, U.S. President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Denmark, looks up before testifying at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S.,...
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Danes and Greenlanders living in fear: Trump may still be planning an invasion
Almost immediately after his election, former US President Donald Trump pushed the idea that Greenland—a mineral-rich, autonomous island belonging to Denmark—should join the United States. Both sides resisted at the time, but the Danish Prime...
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Trump Administration Eyes Stake in Greenland Rare Earths Miner
The Trump administration is exploring a potential equity stake in Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML), a US-listed company developing Greenland’s massive Tanbreez rare earths deposit, people familiar with the discussions told Reuters. This isn't the...
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Science The Cool Down Arctic explorers makes stunning discovery while crossing ice sheet: 'There is a lot'
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Communities far from the Arctic may soon feel the ripple effects of this summer's unusual conditions in Greenland. Rising seas, higher tides during storms, and risks to food and health systems all trace back to one source — faster ice melt....
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US firms ship tons of e-waste to Asia, watchdog finds
Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous waste, according to a recent report by an environmental...
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Denmark's prime minister says Greenland still nervous about Trump's takeover threat
Published on 07/10/2025 - 16:30 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump's threat to take over Greenland still hangs over the Arctic island's residents, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday. Earlier this year, Trump sent shockwaves...
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Trump seemingly forgot about wanting to buy Greenland, but he won’t forever, Danish leader warns
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The World’s Most Beautiful Gamble: Greenland Adventure Comes With No Guarantees
Dodging icebergs in Prince Christian Sound. Image by C.Bowman Enthusiasm in the captain’s voice sounded over the ship’s PA system. “In five minutes, we will turn into Greenland’s Prince Christian Sound, one of the most breathtaking passages in the...
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Grab a front row seat for 2026’s total solar eclipse
Miles away from a city haze, a front row seat at sea will offer the best view, and a memory to last a lifetime On Wednesday August 12, 2026, the Moon will slide perfectly in front of the Sun and turn day to twilight for a few extraordinary...
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FL Technics expands line maintenance network
FL Technics has significantly expanded its presence in Northern Europe by opening 14 new line maintenance stations across Scandinavia. In just six months, the company has established a wide network of stations that are fully ready to serve...
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Danish PM: Trump Yet to Drop Greenland Ambitions
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday cautioned that President Donald Trump’s long-standing interest in acquiring Greenland may not have faded, telling members of parliament it’s too soon to “breathe a sigh of relief.” Frederiksen...
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Take ‘stormcation’ in dramatic Faroe Islands, where James Bond died
KALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands (AP) -- The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could be a poor choice for travelers with vertigo, seasickness or a fear of enclosed spaces. There are crumbling cliffs, sudden gale-force winds and hillsides so...
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Danish PM Warns of Renewed US Interest in Greenland’s Strategic Future
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen participates in a press conference marking Denmark’s presidency of the EU at Marselisborg Castle in Aarhus, Denmark, July 3, 2025. REUTERS/Ritzau Scanpix The Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, suggested that...
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Trump's Greenland Gambit: Rare Earth ETFs Could Be The Next Big Winners
Investors looking at rare earth and strategic metals ETFs can now explore new opportunities as the U.S. government takes direct equity stakes in major miners. VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (NYSE:REMX), Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF...
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Has Trump forgotten about Greenland takeover? Danish PM has a warning
US President Donald Trump may have may have forgotten about Greenland for now, but Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday warned that the pause is likely only temporary US President Donald Trump may have may have forgotten about...
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S&P 500 Forecast Shows Rally Potential as AI Deals Drive Tech Gains
US stocks are rising, building on gains from last week, on a flurry of AI-related dealmaking, and after weak labour market data last week boosted expectations of a rate cut this month. US Futures Dow futures 0.24%, S&P futures 0.33% and Nasdaq...
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Trump hasn’t given up on the idea of getting Greenland
US President Donald Trump may have forgotten about Greenland for now, but Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that he will return to his idea at some point, writes Politico. Since taking office, Trump has repeatedly said that he...
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Summer Adventures in Greenland: Icebergs, Mountains, and the Midnight Sun on New Group Routes
Greenland is one of the world’s last great frontiers, where raw nature and Arctic traditions come together in landscapes unlike anywhere else. Summer transforms this icy island into a playground for explorers eager to witness towering icebergs,...
Keep Pope Leo away from Left-leaning justice-fixated, equality-seeking political activists and their dicasteries
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The Vatican PR team have been the source of great excitement of late. Sometime ago, probably long before Pope Francis died, the decision was taken to host a climate justice event. It was meant to challenge climate sceptics. It came from Greenland,...
S&P 500 rises as AMD’s OpenAI deal fuels tech rally despite ongoing U.S. shutdown
U.S. stocks climbed on Monday, led by strong gains in technology shares after Advanced Micro Devices announced a major deal with OpenAI. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%....
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