Newscast The Week: What Next For Ukraine, The New World Order And Some Signs Of Growth?
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Feb 14, 2025 
Caitríona Perry, BBC's chief news anchor in Washington, D.C., shares her insights on pressing global issues. She discusses the potential end of the Ukraine war and analyzes Donald Trump's diplomatic maneuvers with Russia, raising alarms in Europe. The conversation also dives into the complexities of peace negotiations involving NATO and the U.S.'s military role. Additionally, Caitríona touches on the surprising economic growth in the UK, alongside the ongoing challenges like inflation and rising food prices, also humorously dubbed as 'eggflation'.
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Name Changes
- Richard, a listener, shared that the North Sea was once called the German Ocean on continental maps.
- This naming convention likely changed after a major war.
Renaming Greenland
- US Congressman Buddy Earl Carter introduced a bill to rename Greenland as "Red, White, and Blue Land."
- Denmark jokingly responded with a petition to buy California and rename it "New Denmark."
Greenland's Ironic Name
- James Landale explains that Greenland, despite its name, is not green.
- A Viking named Eric deliberately named it Greenland to attract settlers.