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Copenhagen

Head of State

King Frederik X

Head of Government

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen

Greenland

Does the US want to conquer Greenland? Trump’s new envoy weighs in

Jeff Landry appears at odds with the US president’s past suggestions of taking over the Arctic territory from Denmark.

24 Dec 2025 - 1:13PM

Nordic nations

‘Respect our integrity’: Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland envoy

22 Dec 2025 - 6:59PMvideocam

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | What is role of property management giant ISS at blaze-ravaged Hong Kong estate?

2 Dec 2025 - 3:03PMvideocam

China-EU relations

EU ministers court Trump on joint China policy, even as public scepticism grows

European officials lobby American counterparts to ‘push back’ on Beijing together, while German poll shows wariness towards Washington.

25 Nov 2025 - 2:00PMvideocam

(From left) US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, and EU trade and economic security commissioner Maros Sefcovic hold a joint press briefing in Brussels on Monday. Photo: AFP

China-EU relations

As US-China rivalry redefines economic warfare, EU scrambles for its dictionary

The EU is preparing to unveil a new doctrine on economic security, but it’s a concept that officials and experts say has no clear definition.

24 Nov 2025 - 12:00PMvideocam

Food and Drinks

One of the fastest Michelin stars ever – Hong Kong-born chef’s restaurant

Udtryk in Copenhagen, Denmark, gained a Michelin star just 41 days after it opened. Owner and chef Edward Lee recounts his culinary journey.

21 Nov 2025 - 12:15PM

Cybersecurity

Cyberattack hits Danish political parties on eve of local elections

Pro-Russian hacker group claims it targeted the websites of several Danish political parties.

18 Nov 2025 - 10:42AM

Pro-Russian hackers claimed cyberattacks on the websites of several Danish political parties on Monday. Photo: Shutterstock

Britain

‘There’s hardcore porn on TV’: ferry apologises after adult film seen by children

DFDS, the Danish ferry operator, said it was ‘very sorry’ over the incident during a France to UK journey. The channel has been removed.

13 Nov 2025 - 12:00AM

Ukraine war

‘Drone wall’: how Nato is plugging the Russian airspace gap

Poland and Romania are deploying a new system to intercept enemy drones, stop Russian incursions and replace costly fighter jet scrambles.

6 Nov 2025 - 7:20PMvideocam

Nordic nations

Concern in Norway after test shows Chinese-made buses can be disabled remotely

Transport operator Ruter says the manufacturer has access to the vehicles’ control systems, which could in theory be used to turn them off.

6 Nov 2025 - 2:15AMvideocam

A Yutong bus, owned by public transport operator Ruter, is seen during a test of the vehicle’s communication system in Sandvika, Norway, in August. Photo: Ruter AS via AP

Thailand

Uproar at Miss Universe event in Thailand over local organiser’s ‘dumb’ insult

The Thai organiser’s criticism of Miss Mexico prompted the reigning Miss Universe title holder from Denmark to lead a walkout.

7 Nov 2025 - 12:20PMvideocam

Miss Universe Thailand’s host organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil has come under criticism for his “malicious” comments targeting several of the competition’s delegates at an event in Bangkok on Tuesday. Photo: YouTube/YouSawClipz

US-China trade war

Rare earth diplomacy: how Trump’s Asia tour aims to lock in mineral supplies

From Tokyo to Bangkok, Washington is forging new partnerships to counter China’s dominance.

29 Oct 2025 - 7:00PMvideocam

Ukraine war

EU to end Russian gas imports by 2027 in major energy shift

Hungary and Slovakia, the EU members still importing Russian gas via pipeline, were the only nations to oppose the new, majority-backed ban.

20 Oct 2025 - 7:14PM

Ukraine war

Polish court blocks extradition, frees Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream blasts

German prosecutors accuse Volodymyr Zhuravlov of being part of a group that placed explosives on the pipelines in 2022.

18 Oct 2025 - 5:07AMvideocam

Ukrainian defendant Volodymyr Zhuravlov (right) shakes hands with his lawyer in Warsaw on Friday as a judge announces the decision not to allow for extradition to Germany. Photo: AP

China-EU relations

EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ on Chinese tech transfer and rare earths

Bloc’s trade chief says he has received ‘a lot of concerned calls’ from industry about Beijing’s latest controls.

15 Oct 2025 - 12:05AMvideocam

China’s latest rare earth curbs have alarmed European businesses. Photo: Reuters

Germany

Munich Airport reopens after drone chaos disrupts thousands of passengers

The recent closures follow mysterious drone overflights in EU member countries, raising security concerns and fears of Russian involvement.

4 Oct 2025 - 4:49PM

Russia

Putin vows ‘significant’ response as Russia-Europe tensions soar

Russian president’s warning follows France’s detention of an oil tanker over sanction-busting suspicions.

3 Oct 2025 - 2:20PMvideocam

Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war

Leaders from nearly 50 European nations met in Copenhagen under tight security after mystery drone flights rattled Denmark.

3 Oct 2025 - 6:24AMvideocam

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky attend the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

European Union

Explainer | EU eyes building ‘drone wall’: question is, what is it?

A plan to boost defences after repeated air incursions by Moscow appears to mean different things to different countries.

3 Oct 2025 - 2:52AMvideocam

France

French court to try Chinese captain from Russia’s shadow fleet tanker

The captain and first mate of the blacklisted Boracay were detained for refusing to identify themselves to French authorities.

2 Oct 2025 - 8:34PM

European Union

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

2 Oct 2025 - 2:09PMvideocam

The Boracay, a tanker from Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ off France’s coast on Wednesday. The ship passed through Danish waters when drones caused multiple disruptions last week. Photo: AFP

Nordic nations

Denmark calls in Nato aid for EU summit after drone incursions

Danish leader Mette Frederiksen has linked the drone incursions to Russia’s efforts to destabilise Europe, an accusation Moscow denies.

29 Sep 2025 - 9:31PM

Danish police patrol at Christiansborg in Copenhagen Monday. Copenhagen is to host the seventh EU summit of the European Political Community on Wednesday and Thursday. Photo: AFP

Russia

Russia says ‘no signals’ from Ukraine on peace talks as it faces Nato warning

European diplomats have warned the Kremlin that Nato is ready to shoot down Russian planes violating its airspace.

29 Sep 2025 - 10:03AM

Japan

Japan’s next leader? LDP showdown pits Abe protégé against reformist scion

Recent polls suggest the party’s voters will decide between Sanae Takaichi’s conservative vision and Shinjiro Koizumi’s centrist appeal.

29 Sep 2025 - 8:00AMvideocam

Nordic nations

Denmark bans all civilian drone flights this week for EU summit

Drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports.

28 Sep 2025 - 9:44PMvideocam

Denmark’s Aalborg Airport. Drone flights that caused Danish airports to close on two nights this week were a systematic and hybrid operation by a “professional actor”, the country’s defence minister said. Photo: via Getty Images

Russia

Russia tells West any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’

Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against attempts to shoot down aircraft in Russian airspace and accused Germany of militaristic rhetoric.

28 Sep 2025 - 7:05AMvideocam

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Nordic nations

Denmark confirms new drone sightings at its military bases

Drones were spotted at ‘several military sites’ in Denmark, while neighbouring Norway is also investigating possible sightings on Saturday.

27 Sep 2025 - 8:35PM

Japan

‘Too many elections’? Japan faces another chapter of unsteady leadership

Factional politics stand in the way of a new prime minister’s bid for longevity in office, analysts warn.

27 Sep 2025 - 8:50PMvideocam

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Denmark

Does the US want to conquer Greenland? Trump’s new envoy weighs in

Jeff Landry appears at odds with the US president’s past suggestions of taking over the Arctic territory from Denmark.

‘Respect our integrity’: Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland envoy

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | What is role of property management giant ISS at blaze-ravaged Hong Kong estate?

EU ministers court Trump on joint China policy, even as public scepticism grows

European officials lobby American counterparts to ‘push back’ on Beijing together, while German poll shows wariness towards Washington.

As US-China rivalry redefines economic warfare, EU scrambles for its dictionary

The EU is preparing to unveil a new doctrine on economic security, but it’s a concept that officials and experts say has no clear definition.

One of the fastest Michelin stars ever – Hong Kong-born chef’s restaurant

Udtryk in Copenhagen, Denmark, gained a Michelin star just 41 days after it opened. Owner and chef Edward Lee recounts his culinary journey.

Cyberattack hits Danish political parties on eve of local elections

Pro-Russian hacker group claims it targeted the websites of several Danish political parties.

‘There’s hardcore porn on TV’: ferry apologises after adult film seen by children

DFDS, the Danish ferry operator, said it was ‘very sorry’ over the incident during a France to UK journey. The channel has been removed.

‘Drone wall’: how Nato is plugging the Russian airspace gap

Poland and Romania are deploying a new system to intercept enemy drones, stop Russian incursions and replace costly fighter jet scrambles.

Concern in Norway after test shows Chinese-made buses can be disabled remotely

Transport operator Ruter says the manufacturer has access to the vehicles’ control systems, which could in theory be used to turn them off.

Uproar at Miss Universe event in Thailand over local organiser’s ‘dumb’ insult

The Thai organiser’s criticism of Miss Mexico prompted the reigning Miss Universe title holder from Denmark to lead a walkout.

Rare earth diplomacy: how Trump’s Asia tour aims to lock in mineral supplies

From Tokyo to Bangkok, Washington is forging new partnerships to counter China’s dominance.

EU to end Russian gas imports by 2027 in major energy shift

Hungary and Slovakia, the EU members still importing Russian gas via pipeline, were the only nations to oppose the new, majority-backed ban.

Polish court blocks extradition, frees Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream blasts

German prosecutors accuse Volodymyr Zhuravlov of being part of a group that placed explosives on the pipelines in 2022.

EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ on Chinese tech transfer and rare earths

Bloc’s trade chief says he has received ‘a lot of concerned calls’ from industry about Beijing’s latest controls.

Munich Airport reopens after drone chaos disrupts thousands of passengers

The recent closures follow mysterious drone overflights in EU member countries, raising security concerns and fears of Russian involvement.

Putin vows ‘significant’ response as Russia-Europe tensions soar

Russian president’s warning follows France’s detention of an oil tanker over sanction-busting suspicions.

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war

Leaders from nearly 50 European nations met in Copenhagen under tight security after mystery drone flights rattled Denmark.

Explainer | EU eyes building ‘drone wall’: question is, what is it?

A plan to boost defences after repeated air incursions by Moscow appears to mean different things to different countries.

French court to try Chinese captain from Russia’s shadow fleet tanker

The captain and first mate of the blacklisted Boracay were detained for refusing to identify themselves to French authorities.

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

Denmark calls in Nato aid for EU summit after drone incursions

Danish leader Mette Frederiksen has linked the drone incursions to Russia’s efforts to destabilise Europe, an accusation Moscow denies.

Russia says ‘no signals’ from Ukraine on peace talks as it faces Nato warning

European diplomats have warned the Kremlin that Nato is ready to shoot down Russian planes violating its airspace.

Japan’s next leader? LDP showdown pits Abe protégé against reformist scion

Recent polls suggest the party’s voters will decide between Sanae Takaichi’s conservative vision and Shinjiro Koizumi’s centrist appeal.

Denmark bans all civilian drone flights this week for EU summit

Drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports.

Russia tells West any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’

Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against attempts to shoot down aircraft in Russian airspace and accused Germany of militaristic rhetoric.

Denmark confirms new drone sightings at its military bases

Drones were spotted at ‘several military sites’ in Denmark, while neighbouring Norway is also investigating possible sightings on Saturday.

‘Too many elections’? Japan faces another chapter of unsteady leadership

Factional politics stand in the way of a new prime minister’s bid for longevity in office, analysts warn.

Exclusive | What is role of property management giant ISS at blaze-ravaged Hong Kong estate?