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Trump says Greenland oil, gas and mineral exploration "getting ready to begin"

The announcement comes four weeks after the U.S. signed a deal with Greenland and Denmark to bolster American military presence on the island.

14 Oct 2026, 05:33

Editorial illustration representing Critics warn of espionage risks as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with Russia

Germany

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Critics warn of espionage risks as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with Russia

Slovakia is restoring military-diplomatic relations with Russia for the first time since 2022. The government has defended the move but critics warn of espionage risks and further damage to trust within NATO.

13 Oct 2026, 12:04 Read Story →

Editorial illustration representing House Speaker Mike Johnson voices opposition to livestreamed execution planned by Hegseth

United States

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House Speaker Mike Johnson voices opposition to livestreamed execution planned by Hegseth

House Speaker Mike Johnson was asked by CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to live stream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Speaker Johnson, joining with other prominent Republicans, is against that idea.

12 Oct 2026, 23:57 Read Story →

Editorial illustration representing Pope says death penalty inadmissible amid U.S. plans to livestream execution

United States

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Pope says death penalty "inadmissible" amid U.S. plans to livestream execution

The firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, convicted of a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, will be livestreamed, the U.S. Defense Department said.

10 Oct 2026, 15:28 Read Story →

Germany

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Students strike across Germany in protest against military service

A law establishing voluntary military service came into effect in January, but protest organisers fear compulsory service could follow.

25 Sep 2026, 10:06 Read Story →

Editorial illustration representing Lithuanian skies are NATO skies: DW speaks with Lithuanian premier Mindaugas Sinkevicius

Germany

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'Lithuanian skies are NATO skies': DW speaks with Lithuanian premier Mindaugas Sinkevicius

In a DW interview, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discussed threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus, NATO's need for stronger air defense and why military spending alone cannot ensure security.

25 Sep 2026, 09:04 Read Story →

Illustration representing Czech PM Andrej Babis reiterates importance of NATO for his country but rejects

Czech Republic

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Czech PM Andrej Babis reiterates importance of NATO for his country but rejects calls to increase defense spending

The US and NATO want Czechia to spend more on defense. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis says Prague cannot afford faster increases, despite growing warnings about the threat from Russia.

24 Sep 2026, 06:41 Read Story →

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Trump says Greenland oil, gas and mineral exploration "getting ready to begin"

Critics warn of espionage risks as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with Russia

House Speaker Mike Johnson voices opposition to livestreamed execution planned by Hegseth

Pope says death penalty "inadmissible" amid U.S. plans to livestream execution

Students strike across Germany in protest against military service

'Lithuanian skies are NATO skies': DW speaks with Lithuanian premier Mindaugas Sinkevicius

Czech PM Andrej Babis reiterates importance of NATO for his country but rejects calls to increase defense spending

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