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European nations warn of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to indicate that he was using the tariffs as leverage to force talks with Denmark and other European countries over the status of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark that he regards as critical to U.S. national security.

1/18/2026, 11:08:30 PM•By CBC

CNN

‘60 Minutes’ is set to finally air the shelved ‘Inside CECOT’ segment tonight

1/18/2026, 6:25:42 PM

CNN

Aftermath video of latest ICE shooting in Minneapolis involving an undocumented Venezuelan national

1/18/2026, 11:36:25 PM

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CBC

At least 20 believed dead in high-speed train crash in Spain, authorities say

Authorities estimate that more than 20 people were killed in a high-speed train crash in southern Spain.

1/18/2026, 11:14:00 PM•3 min read

THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Canada weighs sending soldiers to Greenland as show of NATO solidarity with Denmark

Move would likely anger U.S. President Trump, who has threatened new tariffs on European countries that sent miliary personnel to Greenland

1/18/2026, 7:30:48 PM•3 min read

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Shelved ’60 Minutes’ Segment on El Salvador Prison to Finally Air

The 60 Minutes segment, Inside CECOT, that was pulled by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss in a controversial move, is now ready to finally air.

1/18/2026, 11:15:00 PM•3 min read

CBC

Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies: sources

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on European nations unless they let him purchase and control the semiautonomous island, two senior Canadian officials told CBC News.

1/18/2026, 10:09:39 PM•3 min read

CASTANET

Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 15 dead and forcing thousands to flee

Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 15 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed scores of homes, authorities said, as the South American country swelters under a heat wave.

1/18/2026, 5:36:00 PM•3 min read

EURONEWS.COM

What is the EU's anti-coercion instrument, and how does it work?

Calls grow for the EU to deploy its ultimate trade bazooka as Trump threatens fresh tariffs to force the sale of Greenland. The anti-coercion instrument would shut off access to the European single market, punishing US companies. It is powerful on paper, but untested in real life.

1/18/2026, 6:39:49 PM•3 min read

CNN

Jake Lang chased away by counterdemonstrators while leading small rally in Minneapolis

Right-wing influencer Jake Lang was chased away by counterdemonstrators while leading a small rally in Minneapolis amid tensions over the Trump administration’s sweeping Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Twin Cities.