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Germany, France, others rebuke Trump's NATO troop disrespect

Germany, France, others rebuke Trump's NATO troop disrespect

Reports say Trump's remarks also courted King Charles' displeasure.
Calls grow for European teams to boycott World Cup 2026

Calls grow for European teams to boycott World Cup 2026

Trump's administration's actions make participating in the tournament problematic.
US-Nato deal: Relief and mistrust in Greenland

US-Nato deal: Relief and mistrust in Greenland

Locals are glad that military action is off the table but do not trust Trump.
Protests in Iran: Official casualty figures in doubt

Protests in Iran: Official casualty figures in doubt

The government claims over 3k killed; rights groups estimate up to 25k.
Alex Honnold: US man free climbs Taiwan's 101-storey tower

Alex Honnold: US man free climbs Taiwan's 101-storey tower

The feat was broadcast live on Netflix.
EU to stay 'cordial' with US after Trump's Greenland threats

EU to stay 'cordial' with US after Trump's Greenland threats

'However, EU leaders understand they need to be prepared for eventualities.'
Hong Kong: Organizers of Tiananmen vigil put on trial

Hong Kong: Organizers of Tiananmen vigil put on trial

They are charged with 'incitement to subversion.'
Fact check: Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum

Fact check: Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum

Checks reveal several misleading claims made by US president.
It's complicated: Macron's turbulent relationship with Trump

It's complicated: Macron's turbulent relationship with Trump

French president struggles to balance dialogue, defiance, and European leadership.
Why the Gulf states are wary of a strike on Iran

Why the Gulf states are wary of a strike on Iran

Arab monarchies fear escalation as Washington weighs military action.
US begins transfer of IS fighters from Syria to Iraq

US begins transfer of IS fighters from Syria to Iraq

Move follows advance of Syrian govt forces, fear of mass prison breakouts.
Trump's 'Board of Peace' could pose threat to UN

Trump's 'Board of Peace' could pose threat to UN

Role likely to remain in US hands, with Trump as chairperson.
Rights groups warn on Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners

Rights groups warn on Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners

They say jails have turned into network of torture camps.
How can the EU respond to US 'blackmail' over Greenland?

How can the EU respond to US 'blackmail' over Greenland?

Bloc has three options.
Trump writes Norway's PM, says won't think 'purely of peace'

Trump writes Norway's PM, says won't think 'purely of peace'

US president says this is because he was not awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
Why Myanmar election won't change Europe's mind on junta

Why Myanmar election won't change Europe's mind on junta

Outcome already a foregone conclusion.
Japan: Popular Prime Minister Takaichi calls early election

Japan: Popular Prime Minister Takaichi calls early election

She calls for election in snowy February.
Will Turkey export home-grown 'Islamic State' extremists?

Will Turkey export home-grown 'Islamic State' extremists?

ISKP has gained a foothold in the country.
Gaza board extended membership to cost $1 billion — reports

Gaza board extended membership to cost $1 billion — reports

This is if they want their membership to last more than three years.
Iran's regime crushing protests in bloody crackdown

Iran's regime crushing protests in bloody crackdown

Death toll disputed as mass arrests grow amid blackout, international pressure.
Musk's xAI curbs sexually explicit image generation in Grok

Musk's xAI curbs sexually explicit image generation in Grok

Global backlash grows as regulators probe the AI chatbot.
Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge

Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge

Lee stresses importance of cooperation amid 'complex, unstable international order'.
Can EU exert more pressure on Iran with sanctions?

Can EU exert more pressure on Iran with sanctions?

Bloc previously condemned 'violent repression' of protests.
Iran at geopolitical crossroads as protests pressure regime

Iran at geopolitical crossroads as protests pressure regime

Unrest at home meets rising pressure from the US and regional rivals.