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The Ring

Power vs law: Where does the EU stand?

Is the EU still relevant in a world where power increasingly overrides international law? That is the question posed in this edition of The Ring, Euronews’ weekly debating show that sees two MEPs face off on some of the most pressing issues of our time.

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US military action could have ‘decisive effect’ on Iran, Bolton says

John Bolton, a former national security advisor to President Trump, says he believes the US will opt for "targeted strikes" on Iran as the region braces for a militarily intervention. Trump teased American 'help is on its way.'

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Gaza

Gaza is entering second phase of Trump's ceasefire plan, Witkoff says

Under the first phase of the three-phase deal, Hamas released all but one hostage it was holding in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians who were held in Israeli prisons.

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USA

US suspends migrant visa processing for 75 countries, White House says

The Department of Homeland Security last month said that the Trump administration has deported more than 605,000 people and that 2.5 million others left on their own.

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Qatar

Qatar confirms departures out of key US air base amid rising tensions

Qatar has confirmed “the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base” due to current regional tensions, after reports that the US military is evacuating a part of its key base as Washington considers military action against Iran.

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Germany

Transatlantic ties 'disintegrating,' Germany’s vice chancellor warns

Klingbeil listed a string of reasons for his belief that ties between the United States and Europe, traditionally close allies, were radically changing.

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Europe News

Bolton: Trump's Greenland grab would be 'disaster' for the US

In an interview with Euronews, Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton lashed out at his ex-boss over his threats to seize Greenland "one way or another".

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Europe News

Trump tells NATO to 'lead the way' in campaign to control Greenland

Ahead of a high-stakes meeting at the White House with ministers from Denmark and Greenland, the president continues to insist ownership of Greenland should be transferred to the US. Meanwhile, Denmark is deploying military forces to bolster its presence on its island territory.

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Greenland

Greenland 'can count on us,' EU's von der Leyen says ahead of US talks

Von der Leyen's comments come as US officials will host the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers at the White House for crunch talks later on Wednesday.

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The Cube

Fact check: Can the EU defend Greenland in a US attack?

Europe is bound by NATO and EU defence clauses to step in if Greenland is attacked by the US. What are they and how far do they apply?

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Business

President Trump again eases restrictions on H200 chip exports to China

While some lawmakers fear what Beijing will do with the advanced tech, others stress that restrictions will only force China’s homegrown industry to innovate.

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Economy

China records massive $1.2 trillion trade surplus beating forecasts

According to customs data, the surplus was boosted by trade gains in December, with exports climbing 6.6% from the year before, better than economists’ estimates and higher than November’s 5.9% year-on-year increase.

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Iran

Iran protest death toll reaches 2,500 as communication blackout eases

The toll exceeds deaths from any Iranian unrest in decades and recalls chaos surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution, analysts said.

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Denmark

Greenland's prime minister says his country chooses Denmark over US

Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen of Greenland said on Tuesday that his country choses Denmark over the US a day before officials from the three governments are set to meet at the White House. "Greenland will not be owned by the United States." Nielsen added.

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Israel

Israel cuts ties with three global organisations after US withdrawal

Last week, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum ordering the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations as they "no longer serve American interests," the White House said.

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Cuba

Cuba faces new emigration wave as Venezuela crisis deepens economic hardship

Cuba is facing the prospect of a new wave of emigration as instability in Venezuela threatens to deepen the island’s ongoing economic crisis. After five years of hardship marked by blackouts, soaring prices, and shortages, millions of Cubans have already left the country.

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Germany

Kaja Kallas in Berlin for talks with German Defence Minister Pistorius

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held talks in Berlin with German defence minister Boris Pistorius as challenges to the future of European and global security continue to mount.

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Iran

'Keep protesting, help is on the way,' Trump tells Iranians

Trump's remarks came as the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said over 2,000 people had been killed in anti-government protests.

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The Cube

Fact check: Machado can't 'share' her Nobel Peace Prize with Trump

Once a Nobel Prize is announced, the decision is final. After this point, it cannot be revoked, shared or transferred.

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Greenland

US to host Denmark and Greenland officials as Trump renews threats

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday.

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