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Trump tariff threat over Greenland ‘unacceptable’, European leaders say

European leaders condemn US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on allies opposing his proposed takeover of Greenland, as protests erupt and EU calls an emergency meeting

Trump threatens extra tariffs for UK, Denmark and other European countries until Greenland deal struck

Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on the UK, Denmark and other European countries amid renewed tensions over Greenland, as allies urge diplomacy and reject military intervention

Yoweri Museveni: Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared winner of the presidential election with 72% of the vote, extending his rule by five years amid opposition rejection, internet shutdown and international concerns

Tens of thousands protest in Minneapolis over fatal ICE shooting

Tens of thousands marched in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, as over 1,000 anti-deportation protests were held across the US

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests

Hollywood stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have been granted Guinea citizenship after tracing their ancestry through DNA tests, joining a growing movement of African diaspora reconnectio

Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces

Russia has deployed naval assets to escort an oil tanker pursued by US forces in the Atlantic, raising tensions over sanctions enforcement, maritime law and Venezuela-related oil shipments

US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military – White House

The White House says President Donald Trump is considering a range of options, including military force, to acquire Greenland, prompting strong backing for Denmark from European allies