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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (L) pictured speaking with Finland's President Alexander Stubb.

Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials say

By Issy Ronald, Nick Paton Walsh, Clare Sebastian, Joseph Ataman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s posturing over Greenland has irrevocably changed the transatlantic relationship, even after he backed away Wednesday from his threats of a US takeover of the Danish autonomous territory, European officials told CNN. One European diplomat, speaking anonymously, described the last

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Rescue teams work at the scene of the incident on January 20

Second rail tragedy rocks Spain, as passenger train derails days after dozens killed in high-speed collision

By Pau Mosquera and Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Córdoba, Spain (CNN) — A commuter passenger train derailed in Gelida, near the Spanish city of Barcelona on Tuesday, killing the driver and injuring 37 people, a spokesperson for the regional government of Catalonia told CNN. The incident occurred just two ⁠days after another deadly rail crash in

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A structure inside the UNRWA headquarters is demolished in East Jerusalem on Tuesday

Israel starts demolishing UN agency headquarters in East Jerusalem after ban

By Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — Israel began demolishing the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem Tuesday, following passage of a law that banned the activities of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees. Police forces, alongside enforcement officers from the Israel Land Authority, arrived at the compound with bulldozers and engineering equipment and began demolishing

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Winter Olympic Competitions Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Winter Olympics, which are held every four years. The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held February 6-22, 2026, in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The 2022 Winter Olympics were held February 4-20, 2022, in Beijing, China. Winter Olympics Facts and History January 25, 1924-February 5,

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A protester demonstrates at the proposed site of China's new embassy in London

Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears

By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s government has green-lit plans for China to build a “mega” embassy close to London’s financial district, despite warnings from lawmakers, residents and Chinese dissidents-in-exile that the sprawling complex could pose security risks. China bought the site at Royal Mint Court, where Britain used to strike coins, for

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Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of the former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Personal Birth date: July 17, 1939 Death date: February 28, 2026 Birth place: Mashhad, Iran Birth name: Seyyed Ali Khamenei Father: Ayatollah Sayyid Jawad Husaini Khamenei Mother: Name unavailable publicly Marriage: Married in

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin seen at the Kremlin earlier this month.

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says

By Ivana Kottasová, Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the committee that will oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, his spokesman said Monday. Speaking to reporters during a regular media briefing, Dmitry Peskov said: “President Putin also received through diplomatic channels

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