Faisal Islam: Trump’s Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
The US president’s latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC’s economics editor. Read More
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US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC
António Guterres says Washington’s “clear conviction” is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant. Read More
Trump tariff threat over Greenland ‘unacceptable’, European leaders say
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February. Read More
Chile declares ‘state of catastrophe’ as wildfires leave at least 18 dead
Chile’s president warned the death toll cold rise in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Read More
The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam. Read More
Trump’s proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans’ debt. Would it help?
President Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% – an idea with bipartisan support – received swift backlash from bank executives. Read More
Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
Justina John says independent restaurants are “small fish trying to swim with the sharks”. Read More
‘The finest in the world’: Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. Read More
Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84
The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky. Read More
Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say
The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News. Read More