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2 U.S. students detained for 2 weeks in Denmark after alleged Uber driver fight – National

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Two U.S. college students travelling for spring break were arrested and charged with assault in Copenhagen and held in a Danish prison for two weeks following an alleged altercation with an Uber driver. Owen Ray, a 19-year-old student at the Miami University of Ohio, and his unnamed friend were detained at Copenhagen Airport on April … Read more

U.S. fires Greenland military base chief for challenging JD Vance’s visit – National

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A senior U.S. military base official stationed in Greenland has been let go from her position after allegedly sending an email condemning Vice-President JD Vance’s comments about Denmark’s handling of the large island nation. In a statement on Thursday, the U.S. military’s Space Operations Command said Col. Susannah Meyers, commander of Pituffik Space Base, was … Read more

Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration after JD Vance trip to Greenland – National

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The Danish foreign minister on Saturday scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing more into Arctic security and remains open to more cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, made the remarks in a video posted to social media after U.S. Vice … Read more

‘Måke Califørnia Great Ægain’: Over 200K Danes sign ‘buy’ California petition – National

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The satirical “Denmarkification” petition to buy California from the U.S. has gained traction online following U.S. President Donald Trump’s current bid to acquire Greenland. The online petition, which has garnered more than 200,000 signatures, begins with “Måke Califørnia Great Ægain” at the top of the petition website. “Los Angeles? More like Løs Ångeles. Have you … Read more

‘Red, White, and Blueland’: U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter proposes new Greenland name – National

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It looks like U.S. President Donald Trump might seek to rename Greenland “Red, White, and Blueland” under a new bill introduced by Congress. The new bill was introduced by U.S. Republican Rep. Buddy Carter, and it would give Trump the power to enter into negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland and rename it, if it … Read more

‘Mr. Trump, f— off’: Danish politician lashes out over Greenland proposal – National

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Danish politician Anders Vistisen did not hold back when he issued a public message to U.S. President Donald Trump this week over his pitch to make Greenland part of the United States. “Dear President Trump, listen very carefully,” Vistisen said on Tuesday in European Parliament. “Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 … Read more

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