Former US president Donald Trump has again said the United States should take control of Greenland, arguing that the territory is strategically important for American national security.

Trump has suggested Greenland’s location in the Arctic makes it vital for defence and global security, and has said US control would strengthen its strategic position. His remarks revive a proposal first raised during his presidency, which previously caused diplomatic friction.

Denmark, which retains sovereignty over Greenland, has firmly rejected the idea. Danish leaders have stressed that Greenland is not for sale and that its future can only be decided by its population. Greenland’s own ...

Speaking at a United Nations Security Council session, Jeffrey Sachs argued that the central issue facing the council was not Venezuela’s domestic politics, but whether external powers have the right to shape another country’s political future through force, coercion, or economic pressure.

Sachs said such actions contravene Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against the political independence of any state. He warned that abandoning this principle would have far-reaching consequences for international stability.

Providing historical context, Sachs stated that the United States has repeatedly pursued regime change operations since the mid-20th century through a ...

The BBC has issued internal guidance advising journalists not to describe the US detention of Nicolás Maduro as a “kidnapping,” according to reports that have sparked discussion about editorial language and neutrality.

Staff were reportedly told to use more neutral terms when referring to Maduro’s transfer to US custody, reflecting the corporation’s view that “kidnapping” implies an unproven legal judgement. The guidance emphasises the BBC’s long-standing editorial policy of avoiding language that could be seen as taking sides in contested international disputes.

The decision has drawn criticism from some commentators and politicians, who argue that the circumstances of Maduro’s detention justify the ...

Former US president Donald Trump has again said the United States should take control of Greenland, reviving a proposal that previously caused diplomatic tension between Washington and Copenhagen.

Trump described Greenland as strategically vital for US national security, pointing to its location in the Arctic and growing geopolitical competition in the region. He said American control would strengthen defence and economic interests, as melting ice opens new shipping routes and access to natural resources.

Denmark responded by firmly rejecting the idea. Danish leaders said Greenland is not for sale and stressed that its future can only be decided by the people of ...

Venezuela’s opposition leadership has indicated a shift in tone toward the United States, signalling a readiness to engage with Washington even as debate continues over the likelihood of future US intervention in the country.

In comments reported by international media, the opposition’s interim leader said cooperation with the US would be pursued where it could help address Venezuela’s political and economic crisis. The remarks mark a contrast with earlier, more confrontational language and appear aimed at maintaining international support while reducing fears of foreign military involvement.

Analysis suggests that while a direct US-led intervention in Venezuela now appears less likely than in ...