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The government of Denmark says it will increase military spending in the North Atlantic amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to have Greenland sold or ceded to the United States. Late Monday, the Danish government announced an agreement of 14.6 billion-kroner – or nearly $2 billion – with parties including the governments of Greenland and the Faroe Islands to “improve capabilities for surveillance and maintaining sovereignty in the region.”The Defense Ministry in Copenhagen said those will include three new Arctic naval vessels, two additional long-range surveillance drones and satellite capacity. On Tuesday, Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, traveled to several major European…

Authorities in Japan are stepping up measures to deter crowds of overseas visitors from taking risks in their quest for the perfect photo, in another attempt to address the negative impact of a record surge in inbound tourism.Tourism officials in Otaru, a small city in the northernmost main island of Hokkaido, deployed security guards this week to prevent people congregating on Funami-za, a steep street and the perfect spot for photos of the port and sea in the distance.Earlier this month a Chinese woman died when she was struck by a train after walking onto railway tracks in Otaru. Her…

These outrageously tasty vegan stuffed sweet potatoes are one of my favorite ways to enjoy sweet potatoes! We roast them and then stuff them with our simple avocado and tomato salsa. They are simple and so good! I’m always looking to add to our collection of sweet potato recipes, and these vegan stuffed sweet potatoes are such a great option! We roast the potatoes until soft and tender, then fill them with a zesty, chunky salsa made with avocados, tomatoes, and lime. It’s light and super comforting, perfect for a weeknight meal. Roasted sweet potatoes are on regular rotation in…

Heathrow AirportAn artist’s impression showing three runways at Heathrow AirportThe expansion of Heathrow Airport is expected to be welcomed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday, after years of heated debate.The move, alongside confirmation of the expansion of other London airports including Gatwick and Luton, is likely to be met by fierce opposition.Critics say increasing air travel would make it much harder for the UK to meet its climate change commitments.However, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told the BBC: “Sustainable aviation and economic growth go hand in hand.”How would Heathrow Airport be expanded?Heathrow is already the UK’s busiest airport, serving more than…

Every year when winter finally loosens its grip on northern Japan, Tomoko Kobayashi begins what has become an annual rite for her and a small band of collaborators. They head out with measuring devices to keep tabs on an invisible threat that still pollutes the mountains and forests around their homes: radioactivity.In her car, Ms. Kobayashi follows a route that she now knows by heart, making regular stops to probe the air with a survey meter, a box with a silver wand that looks and acts like a Geiger counter. She uses it to detect gamma rays, a telltale sign…

Despite plenty of successes and some ambitious plans across the entire Age of Empires franchise, there has been a cloud looming over the upcoming DLC for Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition. Announced almost 12 months ago and set for a late 2024 release, the DLC was then delayed to a very vague “future date.” In a new announcement, it’s now been revealed that the DLC has been completely scrapped. While official details about this DLC have been concerningly thin on the ground, what we did know was that it was set to bring two new civilizations to Age of…

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen visited three European capitals on Tuesday, days after US President Donald Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland.Over the space of a day, Frederiksen met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and Nato leader Mark Rutte in Brussels.Although the leaders were said to have discussed issues including Ukraine and hybrid Russian attacks in the Baltic Sea, the Danish PM’s whirlwind trip betrayed the nervousness felt in Denmark over Trump’s repeated comments.The Arctic island of Greenland is an autonomous Danish dependent territory. However, Trump has repeatedly signalled that he…

A common mental health issue could take years off your life, new research has revealed.People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were found to live shorter lives than those who were not diagnosed, according to a study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry.Researchers from University College London analyzed the health data of 30,029 U.K. adults with ADHD, then compared it to 300,390 non-ADHD participants, a press release noted.7 SIGNS YOU MIGHT HAVE ADHD AND WHAT STEPS TO TAKEThey determined that among men with ADHD, life expectancy was shortened by 4.5 to 9 years. For women with ADHD, it was…

Rafael Nadal’s uncle and coach of nearly three decades has become the latest to question the legitimacy of Novak Djokovic’s hamstring injury that saw him withdraw from his Australian Open semi final, and defend the crowds that booed him.In a column in Spanish for El Pais, Toni Nadal questioned why Djokovic didn’t at least take a medical time out in an effort to prolong the match before quitting.Djokovic’s retirement drew boos and jeers from the Rod Laver Arena crowd, who had paid upwards of $400 for a ticket into the venue.READ MORE: ‘We want Brady’: Raiders chase legend for key…

Conservative commentator and internet star Brett Cooper is opening up about the changing media landscape as her new show is set to launch this week. Brett Cooper, who gained popularity hosting “The Comments Section” on The Daily Wire, is now branching out independently with “The Brett Cooper Show” that is slated to premiere January 30 at 1 p.m. ET. The media star has gained 9 million followers across her social media platforms and is well-known for bringing conservative thought to young Americans.”I’m starting my new show,” Cooper told “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Tuesday. “I wanted to be independent. I watched the…