Trump threatens tariffs on eight European countries over opposition to US control of Greenland
President Trump announced a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations starting in February, escalating tensions over his push for US control of Greenland, with thousands protesting in Greenland and Denmark.
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Massive protests in Denmark and Greenland against Trump's Greenland takeover ambitions
Thousands marched in Copenhagen and Greenland's capital Nuuk, braving freezing temperatures to protest Trump's threats to acquire Greenland, with demonstrators carrying signs like 'Greenland is not for sale' and 'Hands off Greenland'.
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Counterprotesters overwhelm far-right rally supporting Trump immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
Hundreds of counterprotesters drowned out a far-right activist's small rally in support of the Trump administration's latest immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, chasing off pro-ICE demonstrators amid heightened tensions.
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Uganda's President Museveni wins disputed election for seventh term amid violence and internet blackout
Yoweri Museveni secured another term extending his four-decade rule, with the opposition rejecting results and reporting deadly violence, police raids, and a government-imposed internet shutdown during the voting process.
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US launches retaliatory strike in Syria, killing Al-Qaeda leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush
A US airstrike in northwest Syria killed an experienced terrorist leader directly connected to last month's ambush that killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter, as part of ongoing operations against Islamic State targets.
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NASA's Artemis II moon rocket moves to launch pad ahead of crewed lunar orbit mission
NASA rolled out the integrated Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to Launch Pad 39B, preparing for a February launch that will send four astronauts on a journey around the moon, the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
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European Union and Mercosur sign landmark free trade agreement
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Climate change drives global boom in desalination as regions turn to sea for drinking water
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Iran's leader calls Trump a 'criminal' for backing protests, blames demonstrators for deaths
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Iraqi army fully takes over key base following US withdrawal
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