European leaders have condemned United States President Donald Trump’s threat to slap tariffs on countries that resist his bid to take over Greenland, warning the move risks a “dangerous downward spiral” in transatlantic ties. In a joint statement on Sunday, the eight countries targeted by Trump for new tariffs said they “stand in full solidarity” with Denmark and the people of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Recommended Stories list […]
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Australia news live: Tom Silvagni files appeal against rape conviction; ex-RBA board member says Trump’s attacks on US Fed chair a ‘dangerous game’ | Australia news
Tom Silvagni files appeal against conviction Benita Kolovos Tom Silvagni, the son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni, has filed an appeal against his rape conviction. The 23-year-old was sentenced on 17 December to six years and two months in prison, with a non-parole period of three years and three months, after he was convicted of […]
Australia heatwave live updates: Victorian fire threat ‘very dangerous and difficult’, premier says; temperatures to reach 43C in Sydney | Bushfires
Fire threat continues to be ‘very dangerous and difficult’, Victoria’s premier says Caitlin Cassidy Victoria’s premier, Jacinta Allan, is appearing on the Today show after declaring a state of disaster in more than a dozen areas earlier this morning resulting from the ongoing bushfires. Allan confirms there are 36 active fire fronts across Victoria today, […]
‘Bomb cyclone’ forecasted to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and dangerous travel : NPR
People walk through the snow in Brooklyn after an overnight storm on Saturday in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images An intense cyclone system is fueling a mix of severe weather, including a winter storm that will impact upper parts of the United States. Heavy snow, blizzards, extreme […]
Dangerous snowstorm headed toward NYC, New Jersey, upstate New York: Latest forecast
A major winter storm is making the post-Christmas travel extremely dangerous in parts of the Northeast, and the storm is set to bring the most snow to New York City in years. The storm is also impacting flights. Nearly 800 flights have been canceled so far on Friday, with New York City’s three airports and […]
Brussels bike ban plan for pedestrian zone ‘dangerous and absurd’ | Belgium
On an unseasonably mild winter’s day, people are gathering at Le Piétonnier, the pedestrian zone in the heart of Brussels. Tourists buy mulled wine and churros at the Christmas market outside the Bourse, the old stock exchange, now repurposed as a beer museum. A few people drink coffee on cafe terraces. Up and down the […]