Russia turning occupied Donbas into ‘huge military base to frighten Europe’
As the Ukraine war drags, Moscow is transforming the economy of the occupied Donbas region, residents and analysts say.
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‘Greenland will not be part of the USA,’ territory’s PM asserts
“Greenland will not be part of the USA,” the territory’s prime minister said.
Published On 13 Jan 2026
‘We choose Denmark’ over joining US, says Greenland PM Nielsen
“If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark,” said Greenland’s PM.
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Video: Greenland PM dodges question on Donald Trump rhetoric
Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen dodged a reporter’s question about US President Donald Trump’s threats.
Published On 13 Jan 2026
‘Cardinal sin’: Why was Alonso sacked by Real Madrid, and who’s Arbeloa?
A Supercopa final loss to Barcelona proves final nail in the coffin and ends the Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid.
EPL: Man United reach a deal in principle with Carrick for rest of season
Former United player Michael Carrick will take charge of the famous English football club after agreeing to terms.
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Inuit fisherman fears US takeover of Greenland
Inuit Greenlander Joel Hansen has many reasons to oppose a US takeover of his home.
Published On 13 Jan 2026
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Pal Action prisoner on protest: ‘I no longer feel hunger, I feel pain’
Palestine Action-linked prisoner, 31, says she is suffering with pain as her 72-day protest reaches a critical stage.
‘We do not want to be Americans’: Greenlanders fear US threat to annex
US President Donald Trump’s latest moves to acquire Greenland are rattling Nuuk and Copenhagen.
Russian drone attack kills 4 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, as peace remains elusive
The attack came shortly after the US accused Russia at the UN Security Council of escalating the conflict.
US slams Russia’s ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes
The Trump administration denounces Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in a UN Security Council meeting.
