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Donald Trump compared to the Very Hungry Caterpillar over his threats to seize Greenland

World January 21, 2026 By James Keegan

An aerial view of Charlotte Amalie Harbour near the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Daytime image with nautical vessels anchored in the harbor.

One of Denmark's last islands sold to the US was Epstein's island

US January 21, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

US President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

Trump warns the world will 'find out' how far he'll go to get Greenland

World January 21, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Danish Defence Command/UPI/Shutterstock (16368373b) Soldiers from the Danish army take part in live-fire training after their arrival in Greenland, on Sunday, 18 January 2026. The Danish military is working to intensify its activities in and around Greenland in close cooperation with its NATO allies, amid threats by U.S. President Trump to take control of the island of Greenland. The Danish Military Deploys to Greenland - 19 Jan 2026

Could Trump's Greenland threats actually end Nato?

World January 19, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

How will Donald Trump?s latest tariffs impact your wallet? picture: Getty/ Metro

How will Donald Trump's latest tariffs impact your wallet?

UK January 20, 2026 By Josh Milton

I asked Keir Starmer how he can stop Greenland row hitting the UK cost of living

Politics January 19, 2026 By Craig Munro

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Map shows why Donald Trump wants to seize Greenland

US January 20, 2026 By Luke Alsford

An aerial view of a small town and icy mountains in Greenland.

Towers of ice and B-52 fighter jets: what it's really like to visit Greenland

Travel January 19, 2026 By Alice Murphy

A protester wears the Anti-MAGA cap ''Nu det NUUK!'' during a demonstration under the slogans 'hands off Greenland' and 'Greenland for Greenlanders' at City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 17, 2026. (Photo credit: Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/NurPhoto/Shutterstock )

Greenlanders hijack MAGA hats with their own message to Donald Trump

World January 22, 2026 By Josh Milton

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller looks on during the signing of executive orders by U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Danish MP targets top Trump advisor with jaw-dropping attack on US news show

World January 18, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Graphic of Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump over a red background and an overlay of buildings in the forefront

Countries targeted by Trump warn of 'downward spiral' from Greenland tariff 'threats'

UK January 18, 2026 By Sarah Ping

How S?strene Grene is taking over the UK high street ? one ?5 mug at a time picture: Metro

How Søstrene Grene is taking over the UK high street — one £5 mug at a time

Shopping January 13, 2026 By Eleanor Noyce

08 Jan 2026 - Commando Helicopter Forces Mobile Air Operations Team conduct load lifting training with members of Joint Helicopter Support Squadron using a Merlin Mk4 from 845 Naval Air Squadron. Dramatic images show British commandos training in the Arctic on Thursday (Jan 8). The exercise comes following the announcement that the operators are returning in force year-round to the Arctic Circle amid a growing Russian threat. Aircraft from Commando Helicopter Force have deployed to a Royal Norwegian Air Force base, Bardufoss, for their annual workout in the Arctic Circle, Operation Clockwork. The manoeuvres will lead up to Exercise Cold Response in March ??? the largest military exercise in the country in 2026, which will demonstrate the unity of NATO and the ability of the alliance to deter threats in the high north. Photo released 09/01/2026

UK could send soldiers to Greenland to show Trump he doesn't need to take over

World January 11, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Icebergs floating in the water off Nuuk, Greenland, with colourful houses and snow-covered streets behind them.

Everyone is talking about Greenland — here's what it's really like to be there

Travel January 19, 2026 By Alice Murphy

NUUK, GREENLAND - MARCH 15: Around 1,000 Greenlanders gather in the city center and march to the US consulate building located on the outskirts of the city to protesting US President Donald Trump's recent remarks on the sovereignty of their country, in Nuuk, Greenland on March 15, 2025. (Photo by Ahmet Gurhan Kartal /Anadolu via Getty Images)

Greenlanders 'left unable to sleep' over fears Donald Trump will invade them

World January 8, 2026 By Luke Alsford

Greenland veterans ?shaken? by Trump?s threats of taking their homeland by military force The Veteranprojekt Gr?nland described talk by the presidential administration of acquiring the semi-autonomous region as ?disrespectful? to Danish people and international law. Following the capture of Venezuelan president Nicol?s Maduro, Trump has intensified its focus on the island, which he has long wanted to acquire for the US. In a statement yesterday, the White House said ?the president and his team are discussing a range of options? which included ?utilizing? the military.

Greenland veterans ‘shaken’ by Trump’s threats of taking their homeland by force

UK January 7, 2026 By Josh Layton

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Danish armed forces practice looking for potential threats during a military drill as Danish, Swedish and Norwegian home guard units together with Danish, German and French troops take part in joint military drills in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, September 17, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo

Donald Trump is 'destabilising global order with Greenland seizure threats'

World January 7, 2026 By Gergana Krasteva

A mock image showing Donald Trump with planes, a not for sale sign, and more in the background.

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland and could the US attack it?

US January 19, 2026 By Luke Alsford

A mock image showing Donald Trump with planes, a not for sale sign, and more in the background.

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland after he says US 'has to have it?'

US January 5, 2026 By Brooke Davies

Demonstrators at an anti-immigration protest in the UK, with Union Jack flags and St George's flags in the background. A man in the foreground of the photo is wearing a black t-shirt that says 'stop the boats'

The hardcore Danish immigration system Labour wants to bring to UK

UK November 10, 2025 By Ryan Prosser