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US Pentagon embraces Elon Musk's Grok despite global backlash

'Very soon we will have the world’s leading AI models on every unclassified and classified network throughout our department,' US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said in a speech at Musk’s space flight company, SpaceX.

World News

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous escalation' over Oreshnik launch

Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally.

Greenland

How difficult is it to mine rare earth minerals in Greenland?

A geologist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland discussed potential difficulties of mining rare earth minerals in Greenland. Diogo Rosa said: "Everyone talks about the rare earths again and that doesn't mean they are the most feasible to be extracted."

Greenland

Greenland and NATO vow to boost Arctic security after Trump threats

Trump has insisted that Greenland needs to be brought under US control, arguing that the Danish autonomous territory is crucial for national security.

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United Kingdom

London's murder rate falls to record low, Mayor Sadiq Khan says

The Metropolitan Police force says the rate by population is the lowest since comparable records began in 1997, at 1.1 murders for every 100,000 people.

Mexico

US troop deployment in Mexico 'not on the table,' Sheinbaum says

Trump again said last week that land attacks against drug cartels would follow recent US maritime operations in the Pacific and Caribbean, without specifying where or when.

USA

Trump dubs himself 'Venezuela's acting president' in Truth Social post

Trump has repeatedly asserted that the United States will "run" Venezuela, despite its interim President Delcy Rodríguez insisting that no foreign power was governing her country.

Culture news

Billie Eilish: ICE is a ‘terrorist group’ - Homeland Security responds

The pop star is one of several musicians speaking out against ICE after an agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman last week. Eilish shared posts condemning the organization – and now, the Department of Homeland Security has responded.

Europe News

Kaja Kallas to push new Iran sanctions after deadly crackdown

The measures would build on an extensive EU sanctions framework targeting Iran over human rights violations, nuclear activities, and support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Culture news

'Be Good': Celebrities protest ICE at the Golden Globes ceremony

The protests follow last week's fatal shooting of Renee Good by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.

Economy

US opens criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Powell said the investigation, linked to a testimony he gave to a Senate committee about renovations to Fed buildings, was an attempt to limit central bank independence.

USA

Trump says Cuba should strike deal with US 'before it is too late'

Trump suggests that Cuba should move to quickly strike a deal with Washington as he announced that the Caribbean nation will no longer be receiving oil or money from Venezuela, which it had relied on financially for years.

Iran

Iran threatens US and Israel of retaliation amid protest crackdown

Washington and Tel Aviv reportedly discussed the possibility of US intervention in Iran, as Tehran warns for retaliation. Meanwhile, Iran's nationwide internet blackout crosses the 60 hour mark, as the death toll rises to 116 people.

Syria

US launches new large-scale strikes against IS militants in Syria

The large-scale strikes come in retaliation to an ambush attack in December, in which two US soldiers and one US civilian interpreter were killed.

USA

Several arrested during anti-ICE protest as public scrutiny grows

The protest comes amid wider rallies against US immigration enforcement and over the fatal shooting of the 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good.

USA

Trump says US will act on Greenland, 'whether they like it or not'

Trump, who often cites national security interests as the reason for taking Greenland, said that if the US does not do something, 'Russia or China will take over Greenland'.

Thailand

US to send $45m to Thailand and Cambodia to ensure regional stability

The fighting in July and December displaced hundreds of thousands of people in Thailand and Cambodia and killed about 100 soldiers and civilians.

USA

US seizes another tanker triying to break Venezuela naval blockade

The Olina seized Friday is "another 'ghost fleet' tanker ship suspected of carrying embargoed oil," US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

Earth News

Are critical minerals in Greenland driving Trump’s obsession?

Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.

USA

'It may be a choice' between NATO and Greenland, Trump says

In an interview published on Thursday, Trump also suggested that NATO is toothless without the US, claiming his own morality guided his decisions on US military actions.