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April 9, 2026
European Leaders Demand That U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran Include Lebanon
Britain, France and the European Union condemned Israel’s strikes targeting Hezbollah in the country, saying these threatened the truce.
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April 8, 2026
What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
The agreement to pause the fighting for two weeks came hours after President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.” Much remains uncertain.
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April 6, 2026
Israel Steps Up Attacks on Lebanon, Killing Dozens
Sunday was a particularly deadly day, as Israel targeted areas around the country — including a Christian area long regarded as safe by residents.
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April 6, 2026
The Latest Blows to Iran’s Leadership
An Iranian intelligence chief killed overnight on Monday was one of several Iranian officials who occupied their posts for only a few months.
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March 31, 2026
Inflation Hit Iceland Hard. Even Its Beloved Hot Dogs.
This reliable food has long been a cheap option in an expensive country. Steadily increasing prices have locals complaining, but they can’t stop ordering one with everything.
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March 30, 2026
Trump Claims ‘Regime Change’ in Iran Is Already Complete
President Trump suggested that Iran’s current leaders were “much more reasonable” as he sought to show progress in his war aims. Despite a month of U.S.-Israeli attacks, Iran’s government, led by c...
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March 27, 2026
The Faroe Islands, Wary After Greenland, Vote for Change
Statehood had been a key issue in this tiny Danish archipelago before President Trump threatened Greenland. Now, Faroese voters are focused more on their own economy than geopolitics.
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March 26, 2026
In Denmark, It’s All About the Pigs
In Denmark’s election, it was local issues, not Greenland or foreign policy, that counted. That hurt the prime minister, Mette Frederiksen.
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March 23, 2026
London Arson Attack on Jewish Ambulance Service Investigated as Hate Crime, Police Say
The city’s main police force said it was investigating fires that struck four ambulances as an antisemitic hate crime.
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March 21, 2026
Copenhagen Grapples With the Abuse Allegations Against Noma’s Chef
René Redzepi faced swift fallout in the United States following reports of violence. But in Denmark, where he is a major cultural figure, the reaction has been more muted.
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March 18, 2026
Israel Has Killed Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s Intelligence Minister
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had killed Esmaeil Khatib in an airstrike. Iran confirmed the killing.
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March 18, 2026
The Faroe Islands Are Changing Some of Europe’s Strictest Abortion Rules
A new law allowing abortion up to 12 weeks will be a major shift in an archipelago of 55,000 people, and there are strong feelings on both sides.
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March 17, 2026
What to Know About Ali Larijani, Iran’s Top Security Official
One of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s closest confidants, Mr. Larijani emerged as the face of the government after Mr. Khamenei was killed.
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March 2, 2026
What to Know About the Widening Fallout From the Bombing of Iran
The Middle East is facing deaths and destruction as Iran retaliates against a huge American-Israeli military campaign.
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March 2, 2026
3 U.S. Planes Are Shot Down in ‘Friendly Fire’ in Kuwait, U.S. Military Says
Separately, a drone attack hit the U.S. Embassy compound in the Persian Gulf state, as Iran continues to target American assets across the Middle East.
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February 26, 2026
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Calls Snap Elections in Denmark
Experts say Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is trying to capitalize on her success standing up to President Trump.
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February 26, 2026
World Economic Forum President Resigns Over Epstein Ties
Borge Brende, a former foreign minister of Norway, had maintained contact with the disgraced sex offender.
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February 23, 2026
Puerto Vallarta Jolted By Violence After Cartel Boss Killing
When violence broke out after the killing of Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss, vacation spots ordinarily spared from the drug wars were also targeted.
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February 22, 2026
Denmark Rejects Trump’s Plan to Send Hospital Boat to Greenland
Denmark’s defense minister said Greenland did not need health care assistance, a day after President Trump said he planned to send a “great hospital boat” to the island.
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February 17, 2026
Palmerston, the Former ‘Chief Mouser’ for Britain’s Foreign Office, Dies
The cat, who was named after a former prime minister, became a social media star. By the time of his death at about 12, he had more followers than many ambassadors have.
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February 16, 2026
Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.
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February 4, 2026
Here’s How the U.S. Accepted Danish Control of Greenland 100 Years Ago.
In 1917, the United States bought Caribbean islands from Denmark and agreed to respect Denmark’s hold over Greenland. The deal resurfaced with President Trump’s recent threats to seize Greenland.
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February 3, 2026
Greenland Crisis Has Danes Chuckling, in Their Own Way
A little teasing has helped Danes manage their anger and anxiety over American threats to take a part of their territory. A Trump pincushion, anyone?
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January 14, 2026
Tensions Are High as Vance and Rubio Prepare to Meet Danish and Greenlandic Officials
Top officials from the United States, Denmark and Greenland will meet at the White House for the first time since President Trump said he wanted to own Greenland.
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January 12, 2026
Venezuela Frees 24 More Political Prisoners, Rights Group Says
Since an interim government began the releases last week, at least 41 people have been let go, according to Foro Penal.
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