Politics · 23 September 2026
President Trump signed a bilateral accord that will let the United States modernize Pituffik Space Base and erect two new defense installations at Narsarsuaq, marking a fresh strategic push into the Arctic.
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Politics · 21 September 2026
President Trump barred several news organizations from White House coverage, prompting the outlets to file a lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations, while officials scramble to define the new ‘exclusive’ press p…
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Politics · 20 September 2026
A new security treaty gives the U.S. a permanent foothold in Greenland, while Denmark keeps the ceremonial flag. Trump, meanwhile, insists the island is now part of his personal real‑estate portfolio.
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Politics · 25 October 2026
Mayor Andy Burnham says the UK needs an evidence‑driven, honest discussion on whether to restore free movement with the EU, as the prime minister weighs options ahead of a November summit.
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Politics · 22 October 2026
With less than a week to the budget, Treasury minister Emma Reynolds says tighter efficiency could free cash for NATO, leaving public services – and the Sam podcast – to feel the pinch.
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Politics · 16 October 2026
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns that this is the worst West Nile virus season on record, with cases now reported in the Netherlands and Belgium – the most northern occurrences yet in the EU…
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Politics · 15 October 2026
EU heads meet at a Thursday summit to strike a deal on the bloc’s €2 trillion 2028‑2034 budget before Christmas, amid deep divisions and fears that France’s upcoming election could boost eurosceptic forces.
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Politics · 13 October 2026
Pope Leo XIV, 71, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital to have a small lung nodule removed – the first time a pope has publicly disclosed a personal medical operation. The Vatican says the growth was found early…
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Politics · 13 October 2026
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a blockaded high‑school demonstration in France, where students were rallying against teacher shortages, dilapidated buildings and overcrowded timetables. The unexpected a…
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