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US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White HouseWed 7th Jan 2026 09:36 GMT
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.

Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forcesWed 7th Jan 2026 10:17 GMT
Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces

US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship, which is accused of breaking sanctions.

Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fireWed 7th Jan 2026 10:54 GMT
Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire

The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says juntaWed 7th Jan 2026 10:17 GMT
Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta

The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré.

Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to USWed 7th Jan 2026 10:10 GMT
Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela Wed 7th Jan 2026 10:07 GMT
Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela

President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.

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