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Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory
Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats – and US concerns. Source link
Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis
Spain’s vaunted reputation for its high-speed network has been humbled by disaster on the railways. Source link
'Half of my friends were killed' – the girls returning to a school caught up in war
Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies. Source link
US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm
The National Weather Service warns the winter blast “will pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia”. Source link
Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats
Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president’s warnings that he could take control of it. Source link
Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan
Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC’s Frank Gardner. Source link
Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'
The US president’s comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians. Source link
Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run
Wedding, who had been on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation. Source link
Julio Iglesias sex assault investigation dropped by Spanish prosecutors
They say Spanish courts do not have the competence to investigate complaints committed overseas by non-residents. Source link
Somaliland president pitches business opportunities to Trump's son
He also met his counterpart from Israel which has recognised the independence of the breakaway region. Source link