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Donald Trump’s renewed remarks about Greenland have prompted swift resistance in Washington, with US senators introducing legislation aimed at preventing any unilateral attempt to acquire the territory.

Lawmakers backing the bill say it is designed to reinforce constitutional limits on presidential authority and ensure that Congress retains oversight over major foreign policy decisions. Supporters argue that territorial acquisition without legislative approval would breach long-standing legal norms and risk undermining the system of checks and balances.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, holds strategic importance due to its location in the Arctic, where competition over security, resources and shipping routes ...

Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after Donald Trump cancelled planned engagements related to Iran and publicly urged Iranian protesters to take control of state institutions, as unrest inside the country continues.

Despite the sharp rhetoric, analysts note that the Trump administration’s options for using military force against Iran remain constrained by international law, the need for congressional authorisation, and the risk that any strike could trigger a wider regional conflict. US allies in the Middle East have also signalled caution, wary of escalation that could destabilise the region and disrupt energy markets.

The diplomatic tension comes amid growing ...

Renewed criticism of the Federal Reserve by Donald Trump has drawn warnings from leading banks and renewed debate over the independence of the US central bank, a cornerstone of financial market stability.

Trump has publicly questioned interest rate decisions and the leadership of the Federal Reserve, intensifying political pressure on the institution as it navigates inflation risks, slowing growth and uncertainty over future rate cuts. His comments have placed Fed chair Jerome Powell under increased scrutiny at a time when monetary policy signals are closely watched by markets.

Major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, have warned that sustained political attacks on the ...

The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to major rail investment in England, confirming funding for Northern Powerhouse Rail alongside plans for a new rail line linking Birmingham and Manchester.

Northern Powerhouse Rail is intended to improve east–west connections across the north of England, cutting journey times between cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield. The project is central to wider ambitions to boost regional productivity, support business growth and strengthen transport links outside London.

Alongside this, ministers have backed a new north–south rail line between Birmingham and Manchester, designed to increase capacity and improve long-distance connectivity. However, while funding has been ...

The UK government has stepped back from plans to introduce digital identity cards, signalling a change in direction after concerns were raised about privacy, civil liberties and value for money.

Under the revised approach, ministers are no longer pursuing a universal or mandatory digital ID card. Instead, digital identity checks would be used on a voluntary basis to access certain online services, alongside existing forms of identification.

The rethink follows criticism from MPs and civil liberties groups, who warned that a centralised digital ID system could undermine public trust, expand state access to personal data and expose citizens to greater cybersecurity risks. ...

In a recent interview, Douglas Macgregor, a retired US Army colonel and former adviser to the US defence secretary, warned that renewed US–Iran conflict escalation could carry risks far beyond the Middle East, potentially triggering a wider international confrontation.

Macgregor pointed to increased US military deployments in the Middle East, including air assets, refuelling tankers and naval movements, as signals that US strikes on Iran remain a possibility. He argued that an airpower-only campaign would be unlikely to deliver decisive results and could instead provoke retaliation against US bases and allies in the region.

The interview also highlighted the strategic role of ...

Iran protests have continued across multiple cities, with human rights groups and medical staff describing a violent crackdown by Iranian security forces and growing pressure on hospitals. One Tehran hospital recorded hundreds of gunshot eye injuries, with doctors saying many patients arrived with damage consistent with shotgun-style pellets, raising fears of permanent blindness.

Medical workers and monitors say emergency wards have been overwhelmed as injured protesters seek treatment, while authorities pursue mass arrests linked to the demonstrations. Reports also describe an increasingly restricted information environment, including internet and mobile disruption that makes independent verification of casualties and detention figures difficult.

The unrest ...

US inflation appears to be picking up again, with economists closely watching the next Consumer Price Index (CPI) release after concerns that earlier data understated price pressures. The November inflation report showed signs of cooling, but those figures were affected by data collection problems linked to the federal government shutdown.

During the shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics was unable to gather a full set of price data, relying instead on assumptions and partial information. Economists say this likely pushed reported inflation lower than underlying conditions justified, creating a misleading snapshot that is now expected to correct.

Core CPI, which excludes food ...

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has alleged that the United States and Israel played a direct role in recent unrest, claiming the violence was planned abroad to provoke foreign intervention.

Speaking about clashes during protests in early January, Araghchi said Iran possesses audio recordings, documents and detainee confessions that he claims show armed elements were instructed to open fire among demonstrators to increase casualties. According to his account, the aim was to cross a threshold that would trigger external intervention after public statements warning action if deaths mounted.

He further alleged that detained individuals confessed to receiving large cash payments to attack ...

Iranian authorities say security forces have brought anti-government protests under control after nearly two weeks of unrest across the country. The claim comes amid sharply contrasting reports from human rights campaigners, who allege a far higher human cost than official statements acknowledge.

According to the government in Iran, demonstrations have subsided following a broad security crackdown. Officials say order has been restored through a combination of deployments and counterdemonstrations broadcast on state television to project a return to normal life in major cities, including Tehran.

Human rights groups and eyewitness accounts paint a different picture. Campaigners report that hundreds of protesters have ...