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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 ...

The UK government has emphasised the importance of complying with international law following reports of US action connected to Venezuela, as ministers sought to strike a careful diplomatic tone.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he had raised the issue directly with his US counterpart, underlining that respect for international law is central to the UK’s foreign policy. He declined to offer explicit approval or criticism of the reported US operation, instead stressing the need for restraint and legal clarity.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer also faced questions about the government’s response. He reiterated that the UK values its close relationship with the United ...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting resistance in Parliament over the government’s approach to resetting the UK’s relationship with the European Union, as political divisions reopen over Brexit.

The government has said it wants a more pragmatic and cooperative relationship with the EU, focusing on trade, security, research and regulatory cooperation. Ministers argue that closer engagement is necessary to boost economic growth and improve Britain’s standing with its European neighbours, while stopping short of rejoining the single market or customs union.

Critics, particularly on the Conservative benches, accuse the government of attempting to move the UK closer to EU rules without ...

European policymakers are being urged to reassess long-held assumptions about the international system, as recent global developments challenge the notion that a stable, rules-based order has ever fully existed.

Commentary in European media argues that shifting power dynamics — including renewed US unilateralism and Russia’s assertive foreign policy — have exposed the limits of international norms when they collide with the interests of major states. Figures such as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are cited as examples of leaders willing to test or disregard established conventions when it suits strategic goals.

The analysis suggests Europe has often relied on multilateral institutions and ...

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 ...

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said she has not spoken to former US president Donald Trump since October, pushing back against speculation about ongoing contact as political pressure intensifies on President Nicolás Maduro.

Machado made the comments as Venezuela remains in political uncertainty following disputed elections and continued international debate over the country’s leadership. She said her focus remains on mobilising domestic and international support for democratic change, rather than maintaining personal links with US political figures.

The remarks come amid renewed attention on Washington’s stance toward Venezuela, including legal and diplomatic actions targeting Maduro and his allies. Analysts say ...

A senior US defence official, Pete Hegseth, has been formally censured following the release of a video in which he criticised Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, according to US officials.

The video, shared on social media, accused Kelly of undermining national security and questioned his loyalty, remarks that drew swift backlash from lawmakers and defence officials. Critics said the comments breached long-standing expectations that senior Pentagon figures remain politically neutral.

The US Department of Defense confirmed that Hegseth had been reprimanded, stressing that political commentary directed at elected officials is inappropriate for those serving in senior defence roles. Officials said the censure was ...

A court in Paris has found Brigitte Macron was the target of sustained online harassment, convicting 10 individuals over a series of abusive messages and posts shared on social media platforms.

Judges ruled that the defendants engaged in coordinated cyberbullying that included insults, threats and gender-based abuse directed at the French first lady. The court said the behaviour went beyond legitimate criticism and amounted to unlawful harassment under French law.

The case is being seen as a landmark moment in France’s efforts to address online abuse, particularly when it targets women in public life. Prosecutors argued that the volume and tone of ...

Police in Crans-Montana have confirmed that all people injured in a fire at a residential building in the Alpine resort have now been formally identified, as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the incident.

The fire broke out at a property in the popular ski destination, prompting an emergency response from firefighters, police and medical teams. Several people were injured and taken to hospital for treatment. Officials said none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.

Local police stated that residents and visitors were evacuated from the building as a precaution, and the fire was brought under control before spreading ...

Comments by Donald Trump about Colombia have triggered diplomatic concern and renewed debate over the direction of US foreign policy should he return to office.

Trump suggested that the United States could take aggressive action against Colombia if it failed to curb drug trafficking, remarks that were widely interpreted as raising the possibility of military intervention. The comments prompted a swift response from Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, who rejected any suggestion of foreign intervention and warned that such rhetoric undermines sovereignty and regional stability.

US officials and analysts stressed that Trump’s remarks did not reflect current US policy. However, the comments have ...