Global News Podcast Europe tells US ‘Greenland belongs to its people’
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Jan 6, 2026 
Hugh Schofield, a BBC correspondent in Paris, discusses Europe's strong support for Denmark amid US claims on Greenland. Will Granch highlights the political turbulence in Venezuela, including the removal of Nicolás Maduro and its implications. Imogen Fuchs sheds light on safety lapses following a deadly bar fire in Switzerland. Additionally, Joel Nyika and Anne Soi pay tribute to Craig, a revered elephant in Kenya, while revealing ongoing anti-poaching efforts and community ties.
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Europe Backs Denmark On Greenland
- European leaders publicly insisted Greenland's future must be decided by Denmark and Greenland alone, signalling clear regional pushback against US territorial talk.
- Hugh Schofield explains leaders balance solidarity with Denmark against keeping the US engaged on Ukraine security plans.
US Role Central To Ukraine Guarantees
- Paris talks aim to secure American commitment to a security guarantee for Ukraine if a ceasefire occurs.
- The plan would include multinational forces and juridically binding but deliberately vague commitments to deter Russian breaches.
Swiss Town Council Missed Inspections
- Imogen Fuchs reports the town council admitted there were no fire inspections at the bar between 2020 and 2025, and they could not explain why.
- The mayor expressed regret, refused to resign, and immediate bans on indoor sparklers were introduced.