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Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump

Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump

Katya Adler Europe EditorBBCSomething in Europe has snapped. Donald Trump doubled down again on Monday, in his insistence that the US needs Greenland for national security reasons. Is he prepared to use force to seize it, journalists asked him? "No comment," said the president, sending chills down the spine of Greenland's anxious inhabitants. Again.Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark - a member of the EU and of Nato. President Trump is now leaning heavily on Denmark's allies…

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Tributes paid to Nigeria’s renowned Yoruba wood carver

Tributes paid to Nigeria’s renowned Yoruba wood carver

Molara WoodRenowned Nigerian master wood carver Kasali Akangbe Ogun has been buried following his death last week after a brief illness.He came from a long line of wood carvers from the Yoruba people, and took the tradition from his birthplace of Osogbo in the country's south-west to the global art space.Akangbe Ogun was famous for his "unique artistic style, characterised by lean, elongated faces and dynamic, flowing forms", noted Nigerian art patron Olufemi Akinsanya.He was one of the…

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Greenland ‘will stay Greenland’, former Trump adviser declares

Greenland ‘will stay Greenland’, former Trump adviser declares

Faisal IslamEconomics editorGetty ImagesGary Cohn advised Trump on the economy in his first termOliver SmithBusiness producer, DavosDonald Trump will not be able to force Greenland to change ownership, a former top adviser to the US president has told the BBC.IBM's vice chairman Gary Cohn, who advised Trump on the economy in his first term, said "Greenland will stay Greenland" and linked the need for access to critical minerals to his former boss's plans for the territory.Cohn is one…

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US voters evaluate Trump’s economy after year one

US voters evaluate Trump’s economy after year one

BBCWhen campaigning to become president for the second time, Donald Trump made improving the economy a central part of his pitch to voters. One year after returning to the White House, we asked voters about that promise. What do they think of the state of the economy? Are their lives better today than they were a year ago? People from across the US and the political spectrum told the BBC about setting food budgets, applying for jobs and…

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Valentino’s creations through the years

Valentino’s creations through the years

Getty ImagesValentino walks the runway with Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen at the end of his 1999/2000 Haute Couture show in ParisThe late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has dressed some of the most famous women and men of recent decades.Since he co-founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960, his creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.Here are just a few Valentino designs, worn by some familiar faces, including…

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Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests

Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests

AFP via Getty ImagesKaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said the bloc has "no interest to pick a fight, but we will hold our ground".Donald Trump has vowed to "100%" follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland.European allies have rallied around Greenland's sovereignty. Denmark's foreign minister emphasised the US president cannot threaten his way to ownership of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.UK Foreign Secretary Yvette…

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Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash

Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash

Watch: At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decadeSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised to get to the bottom of why two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain killing at least 40 people, as rescuers continue to search the wreckage.After visiting the site of the crash, Sanchez also announced three days of national mourning for victims.More than 120 more people were injured as carriages on a Madrid-bound train derailed and crossed over to…

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At the scene of Spain’s worst rail disaster in over a decade

The small town of Adamuz in Spain has become the scene of a fatal rail disaster. Dozens of people died in the incident, with even more injured.The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place.Officials said an investigation has been launched but it is not expected to determine what happened for at least a month. Source link

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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has died at the age of 93.In a statement posted on Instagram the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said: "He passed away peacefully in his Roman home, surrounded by the love of his family."The foundation said Valentino will be lying in state at Piazza Mignanelli between 21 and 22 January.Valentino's funeral service will be held the following day at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs,…

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Anything that weakens Western alliances is viewed as a positive by Russia

Anything that weakens Western alliances is viewed as a positive by Russia

Steve RosenbergRussia EditorReutersListen to Donald Trump and you would think Moscow and Beijing were lying in wait off the coast of Greenland, ready to pounce to boost their power in the Arctic."There are Russian destroyers, there are Chinese destroyers and, bigger, there are Russian submarines all over the place," President Trump said recently.That is why, according to America's president, US control of Greenland is essential.So how do you think Moscow has reacted to its alleged plot being uncovered…

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Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks in Accra

Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks in Accra

Thomas Naadi,BBC Africa, Accra andJean OtalorCyber Security AuthorityThe authorities released pictures of some of those found in the raids along with their equipmentGhana's security forces have arrested nine Nigerians suspected of co-ordinating a host of cyber-crime activities from makeshift offices in and around the capital, Accra.Forty-four others, believed to be victims brought to Ghana from Nigeria under false pretences, have also been detained and handed over to the immigration authority.During the two-day intelligence-led operation, raids uncovered 62 laptops,…

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