Europe

Why Trump is after Greenland — and what it means

After the Venezuela raid, Trump’s push on Greenland alarms Europe and raises Nato fears

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Snow-covered buildings in Nuuk, Greenland. US President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take control of Greenland.

Deadly Swiss blaze: What really triggered the fire?

Investigators point to sparklers or candles in deadly blaze

Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed in a blaze as they celebrated the New Year.

What caused Swiss resort fire — why it turned deadly

Key facts on the Crans-Montana bar fire and its deadly aftermath

Flowers and candles laid on the ground near the bar Le Constellation following a fire that ripped through the venue in Crans-Montana, during New Year's Eve celebrations.

Man, 5 others charged with sex offences against ex-wife

Victim Joanne Young waives anonymity as police reveal years-long pattern of abuse

Illustrative image. The 13-year alleged abuse involves rape, administering substances, and possession of indecent images.

Miss Finland dethroned controversial photo emerges

Petition demanding an investigation into anti-Asian discrimination has also been launched

Former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce attends a press conference in Helsinki, Finland, Thursday Dec 11, 2025.

ADNOC's XRG nears total control of Germany's Covestro

New regulatory filings show XRG holds 95% stake in Covestro after takeover clearances

The Covestro acquisition will aid ADNOC's goal to be a top five global chemicals player

Austria bans headscarf for under-14s in schools

Ban applies to all forms of the Islamic veil including hijabs and burqas

This time the government insists that its law is constitutional, though experts have suggested it could be seen as discriminating against one religion - Islam - and putting children in an uncomfortable position. Illustrative image.

More than 600 items stolen from British Empire museum

Police seek public help to identify 4 men seen on CCTV outside Bristol building on Sept 25

Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.

Famous beauty influencer discovered dead in suitcase

Pieper vanished after an early Christmas party; five days later her body was found

She texted friends that night saying “There’s a creep in the stairwell… a dark figure”, raising fears that she may have been stalked or followed home.

Chaos on flight after passenger opens emergency exit

Passenger claimed he saw a weapon, but police found none on board

The 32-year-old faces multiple charges after opening an emergency exit. [Illustrative image]

Macron unveils new French voluntary military service

Volunteers aged 18-19 will start serving next year in new French military service program

French President Emmanuel Macron

Russia’s strikes kill 7 as Ukraine peace talks push on

The list of necessary steps to end the war can become workable, Zelensky says

Law enforcement officers work at the site of the heavily damaged logistics hub of the Novus supermarket following Russian missiles and drones strikes in Kyiv on November 25, 2025.

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