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Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland

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Available for over a year Today we look at President Donald Trumps plans to impose further tariffs on European countries, including the UK, because of their oppostition to the US taking over Greenla… https://readr.me/hv759y

Trump threatens military action in Minneapolis

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And, inside his healthcare plan Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top st… https://readr.me/23mh98

Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?

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Greenland, a sparsely populated but resource-rich island, is at the heart of a growing diplomatic dispute between Denmark and the US - but why? The BBC's Europe Editor, Katya Adler, explains why the… https://readr.me/rscfq3

Dave Filoni takes charge of Star Wars as new president of Lucasfilm

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He takes over the role from long-time president Kathleen Kennedy. He takes over the role from long-time president Kathleen Kennedy. by Andrew WebsterClose Se… [+3244 chars] https://readr.me/8p4yvm

More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says help 'on its way'

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Armed security forces were deployed at a pro-government rally in Tehran on Monday More than 2,000 people have been killed during the violent crackdown by security forces on protests in Iran, a human… https://readr.me/bwcnrg

Meta's new president is a former Trump advisor — 3 things to know about Dina Powell McCormick

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Dina Powell McCormick is Meta's new president and vice chairman.Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit Meta named Dina Powell McCormick as its president and vice chairman.P… [+3912 chars] https://readr.me/q26kzg

Trump mulls 'very strong' military options as hundreds killed in Iran protests

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Sarah Namjoo,BBC Persianand Watch: Trump says US military are looking at 'very strong options' in Iran President Donald Trump says the US military is considering "very strong options" in Iran, as a… https://readr.me/sx58yk

Can Trump convince voters on the US economy?

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Available for over a year There was a lot of speculation ahead of Donald Trumps address to the nation on Wednesday night and what the president would say to Americans during television primetime. Ul… https://readr.me/k72bgr

There is a 'real threat' of US military action against Colombia, president tells BBC

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Ione WellsBBC South America Correspondent, in Bogotá Colombia's President Gustavo Petro Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has told the BBC that he believes there is now a "real threat" of US mili… https://readr.me/czk9gb

The US Will Stand Alone Outside the World’s Climate Treaty

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The Trump administrations all-out assault on climate and environmental policy is nothing newit has been a defining feature of the presidents agenda since his first term. And yet, Trumps decision to p… https://readr.me/ctjkh8

Venezuela Is the First Big Test for the Pentagon's Influencer Press Corps—and It's Failing

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In the days following the kidnapping of Venezuela president Nicolás Maduro, members of the Pentagons new right-wing influencer press corps werent reporting on the operation. Instead, they were enforc… https://readr.me/mc3vrb

Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said she should "absolutely" be in charge of the country, following the US ousting of President Nicolás Maduro last week. "We are ready and will… https://readr.me/6q4ktv

Watch: Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores's journey to court

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Dramatic images show Venezuela's seized president Nicolás Maduro being transferred from an armoured vehicle to a helicopter in New York. A handcuffed Maduro can be seen with his wife, Cilia Flores, … https://readr.me/kt7r6s

Videos show Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arriving in New York

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Videos show the first moments of Nicolás Maduro arriving in New York on the evening of January 3, after he was captured by the US military in Caracas earlier that day.Read the original article on Bus… https://readr.me/w7gps5

Latest updates: Trump says the US has captured and indicted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife

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AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, following a "large-scale strike" on Venezuela.Attor… https://readr.me/tbq64g

Trump warns Iranian authorities against killing protesters

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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue". In a brief post on social media, he wrote: "We are locked … https://readr.me/hxjbm2

Taiwan's president pledges to defend island's sovereignty after Chinese military drills

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TAIPEI, Taiwan Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island's sovereignty in the face of China's "expansionist ambitions," days after Beijing wrapped up live-fir… https://readr.me/yckxbp

Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said a peace agreement to end the war with Russia is "90% ready", in a New Year address that largely focused on resistance to Moscow's full-scale invasion. … https://readr.me/4qvd2y

Net neutrality was back, until it wasn’t

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Net neutrality was back, until it wasnt The FCC is taking an ax to Americas broadband rules, even as some states are stepping up. by Stevie BonifieldClose St… [+9272 chars] https://readr.me/qhtz64

FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday justified the controversially highticket prices for the 2026 World Cup by announcing that the tournament had already received over 150 million ticket request… https://readr.me/fmhbsq