Global News Podcast President Trump again threatens to annex Greenland
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Jan 7, 2026 
David Willis, BBC North America correspondent, analyzes Trump's provocative remarks about Greenland's strategic importance and European reactions, emphasizing Denmark's sovereignty. James Waterhouse reports from the Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris, highlighting security guarantees for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. Faisal Islam takes us inside Google's Quantum AI Lab, unveiling the promise of the Willow chip and its potential to revolutionize fields like medicine and energy through quantum computing.
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Greenland As A Geopolitical Priority
- The US discussed acquiring Greenland as a national security priority to deter Russia and China.
- David Willis highlights Greenlanders overwhelmingly oppose becoming part of the United States.
Strategic Resource And Climate Link
- The US justification centres on deterring Russia and China and accessing mineral resources as ice melts.
- David Willis links interest to rare earths like iron and uranium becoming more accessible with warming.
Prepare Multinational Forces For Ceasefire
- France and Britain pledged troops for a post-ceasefire multinational force to reassure Ukraine.
- The Coalition agreed to set up US-led ceasefire monitoring and support long-term Ukrainian defence capabilities.