As Trump eyes Greenland, election tests ambitions for independence from Denmark

With President Donald Trump aggressively setting his sights on acquiring Greenland and growing calls in the territory for independence from Denmark, the future status of the Arctic island was firmly at the front of voters’ minds as they headed to the polls Tuesday. Just 31 lawmakers will be elected to Greenland’s parliament or Inatsisartut, but

Partners Group Buying Aussie Data Centre Player and More Asia Real Estate Headlines

A GreenSquareDC project in Perth (Image: GreenSquareDC) Swiss private equity firm Partners Group agrees to buy Australian data centre platform GreenSquareDC, with that acquisition leading today’s headline roundup. Also in the news, banks refuse to write mortgages for a China Vanke project in Hong Kong and shareholders approve Wee Hur’s Australia student housing sale to

The UK’s Top 20 Greenest Cities Revealed – Edinburgh Takes the Crown

Edinburgh named the UK’s most eco-friendly city, with Brighton and Bristol close behind.Sheffield ranks 4th in the country for the most sustainable place to live, swapping its coal and steel heritage for EVs and solar panels. Nottingham, Newcastle and Belfast take the bottom spots as the UK’s least sustainable cities. Brits are more eco-conscious than

UK Greenlights Amazon Kuiper, Starlink Faces New Rival

Last month, Ofcom, the United Kingdom’s telecom regulator, granted Amazon’s Kuiper Systems a license to provide low-Earth orbit-based (LEO) broadband Internet in the country. The move places Kuiper systems in a rival position with the industry leader, and SpaceX subsidiary, Starlink Services. And while more specialized LEO broadband Internet interests are also emerging—in the public and

How Citibank got caught in a $20 billion climate fight

In the chaotic first few weeks of the Trump administration, as the government has frozen and unfrozen billions of dollars in federal funding, Environmental Protection Agency chief Lee Zeldin has focused on one program in particular. For almost a month, he has been waging a crusade against the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a Biden-era

Center-Right Party Wins Most Votes in Greenland’s Elections Amid Threat of Trump Takeover

NUUK, Greenland — Greenland’s likely new prime minister on Wednesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to take control of the island, saying Greenlanders must be allowed to decide their own future as it moves toward independence from Denmark. Jens-Frederik Nielsen’s Demokraatit, a pro-business party that favors a slow path to independence, won a surprise

Go Simple & Elegant on Your Yoruba Trad with This Stunning Green Inspo

There’s something about monochrome looks that create an effortlessly appealing fashion balance! If you’re dreaming of an all-green ensemble for your Yoruba trad, then this look is pure inspiration. This asooke outfit by Oprahs Cut is proof that elegance lies in simplicity. The structured bodice, sculpted sleeves, and intricate embellishments add the perfect touch of

He Was Convicted Based on Allegedly Fabricated Bite Mark Analysis. Louisiana Wants to Execute Him Anyway.

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Verite News. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. Update, March 19, 2025: Louisiana carried out its first nitrogen gas execution on Tuesday after the Supreme Court declined to overturn a federal appeals court