Global Politics Report Editorial

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

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Source: BBC News

Politics desk: Foreign Policy

Published: Sep. 19, 2026 at 07:36 AM ET

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Original source: BBC News

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