Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups
The White House says the decision was taken because those entities “no longer serve American interests”.
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Vance criticises Denmark and Europe’s handling of ‘critical’ Greenland
European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump’s ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory.
Footage shows violent clashes as Iran protests spread to more areas
Semi-official Iranian media say two police were killed in a western town, as videos show security forces firing guns and tear gas at crowds elsewhere.
Influential China church reports arrests as crackdown on Christians intensifies
Leaders of Early Rain Covenant Church have been arrested and Yayang Church is being torn down, groups say.
Trump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, White House says
Both Greenland and its owner Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island was not for sale.
Venezuela’s interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro’s guard
General Javier Marcano Tábata was the commander of the inner circle of guards tasked with protecting Maduro.
Big freeze causes travel chaos across western Europe
More than 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport alone on Wednesday.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa’s oldest national park
Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.
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.
US may intercept and seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say
US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.