Trump threatens Spain trade, demands US take over Greenland at NATO summit
The US president described Spain as a ‘terrible partner’ over its actions during the US-Israel war on Iran.

The US president described Spain as a ‘terrible partner’ over its actions during the US-Israel war on Iran.








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Several European leaders have called for a discussion on using the bloc’s mutual assistance clause amid US tensions.

The United Nations chief warns of the waning influence of the global agreement.
Global rights group says leaders of three countries behind devastating wars inspire other states to carry out abuses.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper accused Iran of blockading the waterway ‘to hold the global economy hostage’.
There are fears that a period of elevated oil and gas prices could trigger a damaging wave of global inflation.