‘You would lose the ultimate…’: Why does NATO chief Mark Rutte think Europe can’t defend itself without US support?

NATO chief Mark Rutte emphasised that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, especially amid tensions over Greenland. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte gestures as he arrives to address the foreign affairs committee at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman(REUTERS)NATO chief Mark Rutte warned on Monday (local time) that Europe

Jrue Holiday knew Jaylen Brown wouldn’t accept a down year for the Celtics

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Defence schtum on ‘UFO’ policy, Hastie jogs on from leadership query, and Abbott, Bolt and Rinehart have their day

Plus, want to become a Tasmanian Greens senator? Now’s your chance. Andrew Bolt, Gina Rinehart, Tony Abbott, a UFO and Andrew Hastie (Image: Private Media) The truth is out there: Over the past few years, there’s been a flurry of interest in UFOs — err, sorry, Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).  In 2023, a US Congressional hearing

How Greenland Gives the U.S. New Leverage Over Russia’s Arctic Energy Strategy

Simon Watkins Simon Watkins is a former senior FX trader and salesman, financial journalist, and best-selling author. He was Head of Forex Institutional Sales and Trading for… More Info Set us as your preferred Google source Premium Content By Simon Watkins – Jan 26, 2026, 6:00 PM CST Greenland has emerged as a strategic Arctic

Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: There’s a Fed Meeting on Deck, But White House Policy Is Biggest Driver of Mortgage Rates

This Week In A Nutshell: There’s a Fed meeting on Wednesday, but it’s unlikely to move mortgage rates. The key driver of rates recently have been White House policies (i.e., the $200B MBS purchase and Greenland). Upcoming Attractions  Another light week on economic data, but there’s a Fed meeting, a potential government shutdown, and the

German football exec urges Europe to boycott 2026 World Cup over Greenland, slams FIFA for embracing Trump

A senior German football executive is urging European nations to consider boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that the tournament cannot be separated from growing geopolitical tensions tied to US President Donald Trump and FIFA’s leadership. Oke Göttlich, president of Bundesliga club St. Pauli and a vice president of the German Football Association, said

Bitcoin Drops Below $87,000 as Bears Target $84,000 Support Break

Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook What a disastrous weekly close for Bitcoin, that about sums it up. After tapping $98,000 resistance the week prior, the bitcoin price just went straight down last week to close near the lows at $86,588. The bulls have been corralled back into their pens and will need a lot of help

White Winter Olympics beckons as snow falls in Italian Alps

AFP – news@thelocal.it Published: 26 Jan, 2026 CET. Updated: Mon 26 Jan 2026 17:36 CET A mountain pass road running between Olympic venues in Cortina and Antholz prior to the 2026 Olympic Games. Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP. Snow has fallen in the Italian Alps just in time for the start of the Winter