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Trump eyes fresh Greenland takeover bid with secret talks

Donald Trump sees taking over Greenland as an important “strategic objective” – and it is one he is quietly working towards as negotiations stall in the Iran war, experts say.

The US is engaged in hushed talks with Denmark over extending America’s military capabilities in the Arctic, as Trump seeks to “change the conversation” and score a success ahead of November’s mid-term elections.

It has sparked speculation that there could be more to the talks than meets the eye, with Trump previously vowing to “get Greenland “one way or the other” before backing down under pressure from Nato allies.

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen (L), and Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, in Nuuk, Greenland, in January.

Trump posted an AI-generated image in January showing himself, Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appearing to conquer Greenland with an American flag (Photo: @realDonaldTrump/TruthSocial).

US foreign policy analyst Dr Jack Clayton agreed that gaining more control over Greenland “is still a strategic objective” for Trump.

So, US security presence may well increase in Greenland, but clearly Trump has a bigger agenda, and he hasn’t yet indicated that he wants to retreat from that.”. »

Ukraine no longer advises against travel to Hungary

Authored by pravda.com.ua

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said Ukraine is withdrawing its recommendation that citizens refrain from travelling to Hungary.

Quote: "Following the conclusion of Hungary's elections yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is cancelling its previous recommendation for citizens to refrain from travelling to Hungary.

The foreign minister added that Ukraine and Hungary still have significant work ahead to restore good neighbourly relations in the interests of both countries and Europe as a whole. »

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Authored by npr.org

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bill Monday that adds the state to the National Popular Vote Compact, an agreement among states to award their presidential electoral votes to the nationwide popular vote winner.

And the National Popular Vote Compact is one of those actions that we can take to protect American democracy right now.". »

Harvey Weinstein to face retrial on New York rape charge

Authored by abc.net.au

Former Hollywood magnate Harvey Weinstein is again going to trial on a rape charge in New York City, although he will remain imprisoned for other offences regardless of the verdict.

Judge declares mistrial on one of three Harvey Weinstein rape charges The decision was taken after deliberations between jurors "became heated".

In this case, the yet-to-be-decided rape charge is a lower-level charge punishable by up to four years behind bars. »

Former Pence adviser Olivia Troye launches run for Congress as a Democrat

Authored by nbcnews.com

Olivia Troye, a former adviser to Vice President Mike Pence who left the White House in 2020 and became a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, announced Tuesday that she’s running for Congress as a Democrat.

Troye will run in Virginia’s new 7th Congressional District, in anticipation that the state will pass a redrawn map to try to boost Democratic seats in the House.

“That’s why I’m a Democrat, and that’s why I’m running for Congress. »