Global News Podcast Stay calm on Greenland UK tells Trump and EU
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Jan 19, 2026 Keir Starmer calls for calm diplomacy as tensions rise over Trump's Greenland tariff threats. Meanwhile, EU leaders debate retaliatory measures, risking a trade war. Trump mistakenly blames Norway for not giving him a Nobel Prize while investigations begin after Spain's worst train crash in a decade. In Japan, snap elections are on the horizon amid political tensions. Additionally, a groundbreaking blood test trial for Alzheimer's is underway, and filmmakers are adapting to shorter attention spans in the age of streaming.
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UK Calls For Calm Over Greenland Dispute
- Keir Starmer urged calm diplomacy over tariffs in response to Trump's Greenland threats.
- He warned that using tariffs against allies is the wrong way to resolve alliance disputes.
EU Faces Risky Trade Dilemma
- EU leaders face a dilemma between showing strength and avoiding a damaging trade war with the US.
- Macron wants counter-tariffs while others warn retaliation risks mutual harm.
Trump Ties Greenland Plan To Nobel Grievance
- Donald Trump linked his Greenland ambitions to not winning the Nobel Peace Prize and blamed Norway.
- Paul Moss described Trump's fixation and how he behaves as if others' awards validate him.