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President Donald Trump is visible on a video monitor as he addresses the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Trump’s Greenland deal said to involve small tracts of land

US President Trump said on social media that he had reached a framework agreement over the future of the Danish territory.

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Donald Trump’s stance on Greenland has turned Davos into an emergency summit.

Trump jabs Euro leaders as Davos becomes emergency summit

In social media posts before the meetings, Trump bashed the UK and shared what appeared to be private messages from European officials.

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Eight European nations are weighing up their next move after Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

Euro leaders weigh retaliation on Trump’s Greenland threats

Eight European countries that sent troops to Greenland said they stood united with Denmark after President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on them.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado speaks to reporters as she departs the US Capitol after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026 in Washington.

‘Wonderful gesture’: Don responds to Nobel Peace Prize move

The US President took to social media to thank the Venezuelan opposition leader for presenting her prize to him during a meeting in the White House.

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WATCH: People run for lives as massive avalanche hits

An enormous avalanche has struck Europe’s tallest mountain, with horror vision showing people swallowed by the icy powder cloud.

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The incredible moment a skier spots an arm sticking out of the snow and rushes to help has been caught on camera, resulting in some labelling the man a ‘hero’.

Tense moment heroic skier frees man buried under snow

The incredible moment a skier spots an arm sticking out of the snow and rushes to help has been caught on camera, resulting in some labelling the man a ‘hero’.

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FILE — Police outside of Le Constellation, the bar where a fire swept through New Year’s celebrations, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Jan. 2, 2026. A Swiss court on Monday, Jan. 12, ordered one of the two owners of the bar  to be placed in pretrial detention for at least three months, according to a court statement. (Sergey Ponomarev/The New York Times)

Owner of Swiss inferno bar ordered to jail as a flight risk

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Jacques Moretti has been placed in pretrial detention for at least three months. He and his wife, Jessica Moretti, are under investigation over possible negligence.

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Avalanches have killed six skiers in two days in the French Alps. (AP PHOTO)

Multiple skiers killed after avalanches in French Alps

Avalanches have killed six skiers in the French Alps, with local officials warning people against venturing off piste.

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Prince William and Princess Kate make surprise hospital visit in London

Prince and Princess of Wales make surprise London hospital visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have stepped out for their first public appearance of 2026, and it's melting hearts across the nation.

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About 50 sheep stormed into a German supermarket.

WATCH: Flock of 50 sheep storm into supermarket, cause havoc

Shoppers and staff were shocked when the unexpected guests charged inside.

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A former radar station in eastern Greenland in June 2025.

Plan to buy Greenland as Trump refuses to rule out invasion

President Trump has said since his first term that he wants to acquire Greenland, and he asked aides for an updated plan on Monday. European leaders reject the President’s assertions.

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Allies of Ukraine pledge support to rebuild the nation's post-war military and support deterrence. (AP PHOTO)

US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at ally summit

A broad coalition of allies vowing to provide security guarantees in a post-war Ukraine has received US backing for the first time.

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Snow is being cleared at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport where hundreds of flights were cancelled. (EPA PHOTO)

Five dead after cold snap grips Europe, travel chaos

Five people have died and hundreds of flights been cancelled as large parts of Europe are covered in a blanket of snow and ice.

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Sergio Jimenez died while livestreaming.

Man dies in sick stunt as paying livestream viewers watch on

A man has died during a livestream where he was paid by viewers to skull a bottle of whisky and snort six grams of cocaine. 

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Denmark’s leader Mette Frederkisen has issued a grave warning over Trump’s desire for Greenland, with UK PM Keir Starmer backing her comments.

Trump attack on Greenland would end NATO, Denmark warns

Denmark’s Prime Minister issued a grave warning that if the US President acted on his desire for the mineral-rich territory, it would mean the end of NATO, the world’s strongest defensive alliance.

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