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The US will open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland under a deal to be signed by Trump, Danish and Greenlandic leaders. The agreement expands US military presence and follows a standoff over the strategically located island. It marks a retreat from Trump's earlier acquisition ambitions while significantly increasing US military infrastructure.
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Andy Burnham refused to rule out making EU rejoin a Labour manifesto pledge while prioritizing a stalled UK-EU reset, and he blamed Brexit on outside actors manipulating opinion. The report also highlights UK concerns over EU protectionism ahead of his talks with Ursula von der Leyen.
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The US will open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland under an agreement Trump says gives Washington permanent control over Greenland's security. The deal follows months of Trump pressure and NATO tensions, while Greenland remains Danish territory.
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Trump announced a deal to buy potash from Belarus as he escalates a trade dispute with Canada. The report notes Belarus's authoritarian repression and sanctions, and includes an exiled opposition leader warning the deal is risky.
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California homeowners in Menlo Park are pressing for U.S. sanctions against Vitaly Yusufov, the son of a sanctioned former Russian energy minister, to block his planned 39-story development at the former Sunset Magazine site. The proposal includes apartments, a hotel, offices and a preschool, and it also faces local opposition and a state housing-law deadline dispute.
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An opinion column argues that Hamas has long controlled Gaza media coverage through intimidation and self-censorship, shaping anti-Israel narratives that fueled Western protests. It cites journalist Motaz Azaiza's revelations about a Hamas-run media group and calls for an audit of Western outlets' reliance on local fixers.
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Andy Burnham, the UK prime minister, said he expects to find common ground with Donald Trump at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, where he is also set to address the UN on AI, Ukraine, and the Middle East. The visit includes a new UK-US AI and Autonomy partnership, a reported first torpedo launch from an undersea drone, and criticism from Lib Dem leader Ed Davey over the AI plan.
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Lithuania's prime minister told the BBC that his country has evacuation plans and will fight back if attacked by Russia, amid recent drone incursions into NATO airspace. UK and NATO officials expressed solidarity with Lithuania and emphasized airspace defense.
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Beijing is quietly coordinating with Taiwan's KMT opposition, including helping shape the language for a landmark mainland visit, as Xi Jinping sees a rare window to pull Taiwan closer and weaken resistance. The article details Cheng Li-wun's trip and the behind-the-scenes Chinese role in staging it.
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The editorial argues that a Ukraine truce depends on convincing Vladimir Putin that the West will not abandon Kyiv. It criticizes Putin’s territorial demands and praises recent US arms sales, European support, and new sanctions as steps that show resolve.
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A California family that donated $4.4 million to Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and other California politicians has alleged past links to suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang and Chinese officials. The report ties those donations to ongoing concerns about foreign influence in American politics.
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CBP and Coast Guard intercepted a smuggling vessel near Key Largo, arresting 22 migrants including 13 Chinese nationals and one suspected Cuban smuggler. Officials called maritime entry extremely dangerous and praised interagency enforcement, while the article also cites a Trump-Xi meeting and a recent ICE shooting in Austin.