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Swiss prosecutors widen fire probe to local authorities

Swiss prosecutors widen fire probe to local authorities

A Swiss probe into a New Year bar fire that killed 40 people has summoned a current and a former local official for questioning.

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen acknowledges a need for increased security in the region because of Russia.

Australian skier defies injuries to earn Olympic start

Australian skier defies injuries to earn Olympic start

Australian skier defies injuries to earn Olympic start

Australian skier defies injuries to earn Olympic start

With Australia's Winter Olympians starting to arrive in Italy for the Games, alpine ace Madison Hoffman has overcome two knee reconstructions to be named.

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France pushes Aussie-style ban for kids on social media

France pushes Aussie-style ban for kids on social media

President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia's world-first ban on young teenagers and children using social media.

Italy fury at Swiss bar owner release 'understandable'

Italy fury at Swiss bar owner release 'understandable'

Swiss President Guy Parmelin says he understands outrage among Italian politicians about the release of the owner of a bar where ‍a deadly fire broke out.

Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed

Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed

Italy's prime minister has called the release on bail of ‍the owner of a Swiss bar that caught fire "an affront to the memory of the victims".

Outcry as Swiss bar owner released on bail after fire

Outcry as Swiss bar owner released on bail after fire

Italy's prime minister has called the decision to release a Swiss bar owner charged over a deadly fire an "insult" to the victims' families.

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Boost for Socceroos as midfield star Irvine returns

Boost for Socceroos as midfield star Irvine returns

Boost for Socceroos as midfield star Irvine returns

Boost for Socceroos as midfield star Irvine returns

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine is back playing for St Pauli in the Bundesliga after injury, news that is bound to please Australia boss Tony Popovic.

Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US

Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US

Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US

Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has visited Greenland as representatives from Denmark, Greenland and the United States met in Washington DC.

Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal with NATO

Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal with NATO

Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal with NATO

Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal with NATO

Details of any agreement about Greenland are unclear, and Denmark insists its sovereignty over the island is not up for discussion.

Trump flags Greenland deal 'everybody’s ⁠happy with'

Trump flags Greenland deal 'everybody’s ⁠happy with'

Trump flags Greenland deal 'everybody’s ⁠happy with'

Trump flags Greenland deal 'everybody’s ⁠happy with'

After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.

Trump to meet with Zelenskiy, deal 'reasonably close'

Trump to meet with Zelenskiy, deal 'reasonably close'

Trump to meet with Zelenskiy, deal 'reasonably close'

Trump to meet with Zelenskiy, deal 'reasonably close'

Ukraine and Russia are close to a deal and if their leaders don't come to an agreement soon "they're stupid", US President Donald Trump says.

Wallabies' Aussie tormentor could miss season injured

Wallabies' Aussie tormentor could miss season injured

Wallabies' Aussie tormentor could miss season injured

Wallabies' Aussie tormentor could miss season injured

Ireland's Canberra-born star Mack Hansen will miss the Six Nations with injury, but five Australians are set to feature in Europe's rugby championship.

Trump doubles down on Greenland but 'won't use force'

Trump doubles down on Greenland but 'won't use force'

Trump doubles down on Greenland but 'won't use force'

Trump doubles down on Greenland but 'won't use force'

US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, but said he would not "use force".

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Spanish train drivers call for strike after derailments

A train drivers' union is calling for a nationwide strike in Spain after a series of accidents, including a high-speed collision that left 42 people dead.

'No going back' on Greenland, Trump vows

Donald Trump has doubled down on his pledge to seize control of Greenland, refusing to rule out taking it by force and threatening to upend historic alliances.

Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash

Emergency workers are still looking for bodies among the wreckage of two high-speed trains that collided in southern Spain, leaving at least 40 people dead.

Trump ties Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize

Donald Trump has linked his bid to take control of Greenland to his failure to win a Nobel Prize, as a row over the island threatens to reignite a trade war.

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'True maestro': tributes flow for fashionisto Valentino

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died after a decades-long illustrious career dressing Hollywood stars and high society in his haute couture.

Death toll soars after high-speed train crash in Spain

A high-speed train has derailed and smashed into another oncoming train in southern Spain in a collision that killed at least 39 people.

Scotty soars to win on big day for Aussie Olympic hopes

Scotty James has sent a clear message to his Olympic snowboard rivals as fellow Australian Winter Games hopes also prospered.

Trump vows tariffs on European nations over Greenland

Donald Trump says he will charge extra import taxes on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland.

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies abuse accusations

Spanish prosecutors are investigating allegations that Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees, claims the singer calls "completely false".

Aussie great makes statement at halfpipe World Cup

Scotty James has topped qualifying at the last World Cup before the Winter Olympics where the Australian snowboard star will try to complete his medal haul.

Europeans prepare military exercises in Greenland

Military personnel from several European countries are heading to Greenland in what they say is a bid to boost the territory's security.

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