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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 amid a political crisis triggered by President Donald Trump's desire to control the island

The Independent UK

Snow could hit London as weather maps show arctic blast heading for UK

Another ‘Beast from the East’ could be on the cards this January

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EU will maintain Arctic cooperation with US, von der Leyen says amid Greenland tensions

Amid Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is "in principle" covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause.

Euronews

Europe Sends Soldiers to Greenland as Trump Reignites Explosive US 'Ownership' Claims

European nations have begun deploying troops to Greenland as diplomatic tensions surge after United States President Donald Trump revived controversial claims that the U.S. must control the territory, drawing firm rejection from Denmark and Greenland and raising geopolitical alarm.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Greenland Push Sparks Russia WW3 Warning as Europe Readies Troops

Russia issues WW3 warning over Trump's Greenland ambitions as Europe deploys troops amid rising Arctic tensions.

International Business Times UK

Greenland’s defence is ‘common concern’ for Nato, Danish PM says as European troops fly in

British troops among those to take part in joint exercises as Trump’s desire to own Greenland still ‘intact’ despite talks

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Greenland: new shipping routes, hidden minerals – and a frontline between the US and Russia?

Key maps show the growing strategic importance of Greenland as Arctic ice melts under global heating

The Guardian - UK

How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory

US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island

The Guardian - UK

Trump accused of exaggerating Russian threat to Greenland as European troops arrive

Military reinforcements from France, Germany, Norway and Sweden are set to help boost Arctic security amid ongoing US threats to take the territory

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

France to step up Greenland deployment with land, air and sea forces

France began deploying troops to Greenland on Thursday and said it would send additional "land, air and sea" forces in the coming days, confirming the presence of high-mountain specialists from the French army on the ground as part of a European military exercise after inconclusive talks in Washington.

Radio France Internationale

Greenland’s value explained: Could Trump really buy the Danish island?

Greenland’s economy may be small, but its real value is tied to Arctic security and vast mineral reserves. Trump’s interest in it reflects US efforts to counter China’s dominance in sourcing critical raw materials.

Euronews

UK sends military officer to Greenland amid ongoing Trump threats

Other Nato allies are also stepping up their presence in the region

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UK sends officer to Greenland for joint military operation

Downing Street said it shared US President Donald Trump’s concerns around security in the region.

Euronews

'We agreed to disagree’ on Trump ‘conquering’ Greenland, Danish FM says after crunch talks

A high-stakes meeting between the foreign minister of Denmark, his Greenland counterpart, and the Trump administration yielded no resolution to US demands to assert ownership of the territory. European allies will participate in a joint troop mission to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark.

Radio France Internationale

Macron warns of 'cascading consequences' if US seizes Greenland

US threats to seize Greenland drew a warning from France on Wednesday, after leader Donald Trump renewed claims that Washington should take control of the Arctic island for security reasons. President Emmanuel Macron warned that any move affecting Greenland’s sovereignty would bring “unprecedented” consequences.

The Independent UK

Denmark declares ‘fundamental disagreement’ after US-Greenland talks as Nato allies ramp up military presence

‘Geopolitical tensions have spread to the Arctic’ said a statement released by Greenland and Denmark

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Euronews

Trump tells NATO to 'lead the way' in his campaign to control Greenland

Ahead of a high-stakes meeting at the White House with ministers from Denmark and Greenland, the president continues to insist ownership of Greenland should be transferred to the US. Meanwhile, Denmark is deploying military forces to bolster its presence on its island territory.

The Guardian - UK

How far will Europe go to defend Greenland from Trump?

The president’s disregard for international law exposes the continent’s reliance on the US. Leaders have hardened their language in support of Denmark, but the price of confronting him is high

The Conversation

US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice

President Donald Trump’s insistence that the U.S. will acquire Greenland “whether they like it or not” is just the latest chapter in a codependent and often complicated relationship between America and the Arctic’s largest island – one that stretches back more than a century but has recently been on the…

The Guardian - UK

‘Are they going to bring their violence here?’: Fear – but little preparation – as threat of invasion looms over Greenland

Ahead of high-stakes talks, people tell of alarm, thoughts of fleeing and lack of information on what to do if US invades

International Business Times UK

Trump Vows Greenland Acquisition 'One Way or Another' Despite Starmer's Assurances

Trump vows US will seize Greenland 'one way or another' despite Starmer's assurances, sparking NATO alarm and Danish defiance.

The Conversation

Whether or not US acquires Greenland, the island will be at the centre of a massive military build-up in the Arctic

Donald Trump is clearly in a hurry to dominate the political narrative in his second term of office. He began 2026 with strikes in Syria against Islamic State groups, the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, threats to intervene in Iran and the declaration that the US would take control…

Euronews

Greenland 'can count on us,' European Commission chief says ahead of White House talks

Von der Leyen's comments come as US officials will host the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers at the White House for crunch talks later on Wednesday.

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