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BBCIn a free-wheeling speech to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump made a series of contested claims.Trump touched on his desire to obtain Greenland from Denmark - which he referred to as a "small ask", America's contribution to Nato, and wind energy in China.His address - which lasted for more than an hour - contained a number of false assertions which BBC Verify has been looking at. Did the US 'give Greenland…

Daniel BushWashington correspondentWatch: BBC on the mood in Davos ahead of Trump's arrival to the economic forumPresident Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland has sparked a backlash from Republicans in Congress, as lawmakers voice growing concern about US military interventions overseas.But it remains unclear if enough Republicans are willing to join Democrats to block a takeover of the island territory - and whether Trump would bow to pressure from Congress, or act alone as he's done several times…

Watch: BBC asks if breakup of Nato is price Trump willing to pay for GreenlandUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to take control of Greenland, saying on social media that there is "no going back" and that "Greenland is imperative". During a news conference at the White House, Trump was asked how far he was willing to go to acquire Greenland and replied, "You'll find out". Meanwhile, French president Emmanuel Macron warned at a…

Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterJason GarciaNevi Bergeron and her Suzuki Cappuccino mini sports car America is known as the land of big cars and even bigger SUVs but Donald Trump has an idea that could change that.The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan, in the form of mini hatchbacks and vans half the size of a Ford F-150 pickup truck.So-called Kei cars - short for kei-jidōsha, literally "light…

Lyse DoucetChief international correspondentReutersTuesday marks one year to the day Trump was inaugurated as president for his second termOn day one, he put the world on notice. "Nothing will stand in our way," President Donald Trump declared, to thunderous applause, as he ended his inauguration speech in a cold Washington winter on this day last year, at the start of his second term. Did the world fail to take enough notice?Tucked into his speech was a mention of…

Jonathan Josephs,Business reporterandNick Edser,Business reporterBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee.The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday.The move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US and Europe, as Donald Trump ratchets up his efforts to acquire Greenland, threatening new tariffs over the issue on the weekend. The stand-off has rattled…

Getty ImagesThe UK government has defended a deal to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, following criticism from US President Donald Trump over its handling.In a post on social media, Trump labelled the move as an "act of great stupidity" and "total weakness", months after he and senior US officials endorsed it.In response, the UK government said it would "never compromise on our national security", while the prime minister's official spokesperson…