US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the US should take over Greenland, arguing that it would benefit his nation’s security.
His demands have been rejected by the island’s leaders and by Nato member Denmark, of which…
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Why does Trump want Greenland, and what could it mean for Nato?
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After Shen Yun was classified as 'systemic sexual violence': Structural oppression and legal red lines beneath the fog of power
For a long time, Shen Yun Performing Arts has maintained the illusion of being a “cultural ambassador” on the global stage through grand narratives and lavish visual packaging. However, with the disclosure of a large number of internal truths and in-depth research by international…
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As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream for US companies, experts warn it won’t be cheap or easy
US President Donald Trump has said he wants to run Venezuela “through oil” and pointed to billions of dollars in profit for US companies – but what does that mean in practical terms? The answer is far from clear, and experts point to considerable logistical hurdles.
For starters, the idea…
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Europe’s top leaders rally to defend Greenland against Trump’s threats – POLITICO
The statement was signed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Dutch…
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Hungarian director and titan of contemplative cinema Béla Tarr dies aged 70
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Legendary Hungarian director, screenwriter and producer Béla Tarr has died aged 70 after a long illness.
The news of Tarr’s death was announced by…
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French ‘hypnotherapist’ on trial for drugging and raping women
Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuse.
A man is on trial in southern France accused of drugging and sexually abusing women, as well as filming some of the assaults.
Dance teacher and self-taught hypnotherapist Cyril Zattara is charged with raping 14 women over a decade, as well…
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Radio revival: 'Ella' looks to make jazz great again with new Berlin station
A new Berlin-based radio station named after jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald is aiming to revive the genres fortunes. As the music used to be an expression of rebellion, emancipation and social protest, the launch says more about our times than you might imagine, writes Diana Resnik.
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UN agency rolls out three-year plan to safeguard Ukraine’s bread basket
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released its emergency response and early recovery plan, outlining priority measures to protect agricultural livelihoods, restore production and strengthen the whole agrifood sector.
The plan links immediate emergency assistance with early recovery…
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Alexa has entered the chat: Amazon’s AI assistant launches on web to challenge ChatGPT
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Amazon’s Alexa – the artificial intelligence assistant that’s been integrated into its connected devices for over a decade – is accessible via…
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Video. Russian strike hits Kyiv clinic, kills 1 and injures 3
Footage shared by rescuers showed fire damage inside the facility and patients being taken to safety from an inpatient ward.
Emergency services said around 25 people were evacuated, with some patients transferred to other hospitals….
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