Willem Marx
Stories
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Greenland, tariffs and NATO: a rollercoaster week in transatlantic relations
After President Trump's upheaval at Davos, U.S. allies are openly questioning whether Washington can still anchor the rules-based order.
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At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order
It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza.
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Greenland and the world order
Is there a deal between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland? Mary Louise Kelly and the team on NPR's national security podcast break it down.
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Trump signs Board of Peace charter at Davos as allies split on Gaza plan
The signing ceremony marked the most concrete step yet in Trump's effort to establish the board, whose final composition has yet to be confirmed.
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Transatlantic alliances fray as Trump threatens tariffs regarding Greenland
Attendees at Davos are steeling themselves for major disruption — not only to the local traffic thanks to heightened security, but possibly to the existing world order.
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European leaders warn Trump's Greenland tariffs threaten 'dangerous downward spiral'
In a joint statement, leaders of eight countries said they stand in "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen added: "Europe will not be blackmailed."
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Iran protests enter third week under internet blackout
As Iran's protests enter a third week, the country's president blames foreign powers for the unrest, and warns it will retaliate if the US intervenes militarily.
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Historic upset in English soccer's FA Cup as Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace
The result marks the first time in 117 years that a side from outside the major national leagues has eliminated the reigning FA Cup holders.
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Who is Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince encouraging demonstrations across Iran?
In exile for nearly 50 years, Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has issued calls urging Iranians to join protests sweeping the country. But support for him may not be clear cut.
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EU hits Elon Musk's X with $140 million fine over business practices
The fines were due to the platform's misleading use of blue check marks to identify verified users and a lack of transparency over ads and data access for researchers.
