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The new government takes office at a pivotal moment, with U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly threatening to seize the Arctic island and refusing to rule out using military force or economic coercion to snare it. Greenland has been a self-ruling Danish territory for decades, and contains vast reserves of critical minerals while occupying a key strategic location in the Arctic. Vance is expected to arrive imminently with a U.S. delegation that includes his wife Usha Vance, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Greenland’s new government Friday, pointedly emphasizing…

This move comes as a fresh blow to the UK high street, which has been struggling to recover from the pandemic, witnessing a number of big name closures such as Debenhams. British books and stationery giant WH Smith will sell 480 retail outlets to Modella Capital, the owner of Hobbycraft, in a deal worth approximately £76m (€91.2m). The Swindon-centred brand, which has been trading since 1792, will subsequently vanish from UK high streets soon. Several stores in shopping centres and retail parks will be acquired as well, although the timeline for the transition is not yet publishedThe high street business…

Istanbul’s jailed Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the top rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said his lawyer had also been arrested on false pretenses. “There is no end to lies or slander … This time, my lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan was detained on fictitious grounds,” İmamoğlu wrote late Thursday night. “As if the coup against democracy was not enough, they cannot tolerate the victims of this coup defending themselves. They want to add a legal coup to the coup against democracy. The evil that a handful of incompetent people are inflicting on our country is growing. Release my lawyer immediately,” he…

By giving American companies preferential treatment in Ukraine, the proposed minerals deal runs the risk of contradicting the EU’s competition and single market rules, which provide for equal and fair access. The minerals deal that Kyiv and Washington are currently negotiating will be closely examined in Brussels to determine its compatibility with Ukraine’s membership bid, the European Commission has said, as the latest version of the text revives fears it would derail the country’s ambitions to join the bloc.The accession process requires candidate nations to gradually align with EU legislation, including fundamental principles of fair competition and non-discrimination.”The line has…

In a Phase 3 trial involving 1,700 people, Kisunla slowed cognitive decline by up to 35 percent in 18 months compared to a placebo group. But there were three deaths considered to be related to treatment, compared with one among those taking the placebo. “Europeans living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease and their loved ones urgently need additional treatment options. Today’s disappointing CHMP opinion means they must keep waiting,” Ilya Yuffa, executive vice president and president of Lilly International said. Yuffa pointed out that Kisunla has been approved in other markets, adding that the company “remains confident” in its safety…

The mass demonstrations broke out last week following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a member of the opposition CHP and seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Two journalists have been detained in Istanbul in the latest arrest of media workers covering Turkey’s largest protests in more than a decade, their outlets said.Elif Bayburt, who works for the Etkin News Agency, and Nisa Suda Demirel, from the Evrensel news website, were arrested in early morning raids that have also seen political activists and trade unionists apprehended by police.”Our reporter, Nisa Sude Demirel, was detained by the…

In its annual threat assesment report published on Tuesday, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said both Putin and Zelenskyy are interested in continuing discussions with the United States on how to end the war and have shown a willingness to experiment with partial ceasefires. “However, both leaders, for now, probably still see the risks of a longer war as less than those of an unsatisfying settlement. For Russia, positive battlefield trends allow for some strategic patience, and for Ukraine, conceding territory or neutrality to Russia without substantial security guarantees from the West could prompt domestic backlash and…

Updated: 28/03/2025 – 14:11 GMT+1As cherry blossoms near their peak, Tokyo’s parks buzz with locals and tourists enjoying ‘hanami’ picnics, celebrating the season’s arrival ahead of this weekend’s full bloom. … More Tourists and locals flocked to Tokyo’s popular spots on Friday to admire Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms, as the delicate pink flowers neared full bloom. Many laid out picnic mats for “hanami” parties under the trees. The Meteorological Agency confirmed the blossoms’ first bloom on Monday, marking the official start of the season.Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the…

“Putin is doing everything he can to delay and derail any progress toward peace because he has no interest in ending the war. That’s why he keeps making these wild demands and proposals,” Kovalenko said on Telegram. “The way to limit his options is through tougher economic sanctions on Russia and by strengthening Ukraine. I hope it becomes clear by Easter if Russia hasn’t stopped the fighting by then,” he added. Ukrainian law does not permit elections under martial law, which was declared on Feb. 24, 2022 when Russia launched its all-out war. Dmytro Lytvyn, adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Sentiment across the European economy weakened again in March, with confidence in services and retail slumping. The euro area’s index fell to 95.2, deepening doubts over recovery momentum. After a fleeting spell of stability, sentiment across the European economy weakened again in March. Fading optimism in services and retail sectors pushed confidence deeper below historical levels, casting doubt over the bloc’s ability to shake off stagnation anytime soon.In a report shared Friday by the European Commission, the Economic Sentiment Indicator for March dropped 0.9 points in the European Union to 96.0, and 1.1 points in the euro area to 95.2—well…