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Denmark, Greenland seek talks with Rubio after White House repeats it wants the island

January 7, 2026 admin

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. File | Photo Credit: AP Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a Danish territory. Tensions escalated after the White House said on Tuesday that the “U.S….

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Danes Dream Of Buying Golden State

February 12, 2025 admin

Copenhagen: In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland, some Danes are California dreaming, offering to buy the golden state and infuse it with a Nordic vibe and universal health care. A satirical website has launched a petition for Denmark to buy America’s most populous state, with more than…

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Prehistoric 66-Million-Year-Old Vomit From Dinosaur Era Found In Denmark

January 27, 2025 admin

Copenhagen: A piece of fossilised vomit, dating back to when dinosaurs roamed the earth, has been discovered in Denmark, the Museum of East Zealand said on Monday. The find was made by a local amateur fossil hunter on the Cliffs of Stevns, a UNESCO-listed site south of Copenhagen. While out on a walk, Peter Bennicke…

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Trump’s “Fiery” Call With Danish PM Over Greenland Has “Freaked Out” Danes

January 25, 2025 admin

The notion of the United States purchasing Greenland has been a topic of discussion for months, but recent developments suggest that President Trump’s administration is more serious about the proposition than initially thought. A “fiery” phone call between President Donald Trump and Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has reignited the debate over Greenland’s future, with…

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Emperor Penguin That Swam From Antarctica To Australia Released Back Into Ocean

November 24, 2024 admin

A wayward emperor penguin was released into the Southern Ocean, 20 days after he swam over 2,000 miles away from his home in Antarctica. He was released from a Parks and Wildlife Service boat on Wednesday. Notably, the penguin affectionately named “Gus,” made international headlines after being found on an Australian beach. The young penguin, estimated to…

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Holders Spain To Face Netherlands In Nations League Quarter-Finals

November 22, 2024 admin

Spain won the last edition of the Nations League after beating Croatia on penalties.© AFP European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday’s draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash. Spain won the last edition of the Nations League after beating Croatia on…

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Cristiano Ronaldo At Double As Portugal Reach Nations League Quarterfinals, Spain Win

November 16, 2024 admin

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark. Roberto Martinez’s Portugal wrapped up top spot in Group A1 with a game to spare, securing their place in the next round in March. France,…

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Danish PM’s attacker gets jail term, to be deported

August 7, 2024 admin

The accused’s lawyer said that his client accepted the ruling but that the four-month prison sentence was “a bit harsher than I had feared.“ File | Photo Credit: AFP A Danish court on Wednesday handed a Polish man a four-month prison sentence and ordered him deported for punching the country’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in…

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Denmark’s Queen Mary Hit By Electric Scooter During Royal Visit In Greenland

July 25, 2024 admin

The scooter driver claimed he was unsure of what caused the vehicle to lose control. Queen Mary of Denmark fell to the ground after being hit by an electric scooter during a royal engagement this week, as per a report in the New York Post. The 52-year-old was interacting with fans and supporters in Nuuk,…

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