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FRI · 2026-01-16 · 21:28 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0116-8073
News/Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?
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Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?

The article discusses the growing international interest in Greenland, a resource-rich island with a small population. It highlights a diplomatic dispute between Denmark, which governs Greenland, and the United States.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-01-16 · 21:28 GMTLean · CenterRead · 3 min
Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?
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The article discusses the growing international interest in Greenland, a resource-rich island with a small population. It highlights a diplomatic dispute between Denmark, which governs Greenland, and the United States. The BBC's Europe Editor, Katya Adler, explains that Greenland has attracted interest from figures like former President Donald Trump. The article suggests this interest stems from the island's strategic location and potential resources, making it a point of contention between the two nations. The timing of this renewed focus is not explicitly stated, but the article implies it is a current and ongoing issue.

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Greenland is a sparsely populated but resource-rich island.

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Greenland is at the heart of a growing diplomatic dispute between Denmark and the US.

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The island has sparked so much interest from President Donald Trump.

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Full report

3 min read · 665 words
Greenland, a sparsely populated but resource-rich island, is at the heart of a growing diplomatic dispute between Denmark and the US - but why?The BBC's Europe Editor, Katya Adler, explains why the island has sparked so much interest from President Donald Trump.More on this story2 hours agoGreenlandUnited StatesWatch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuationFour astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.US & CanadaWatch: Moment Nasa astronauts undock from space stationA medical issue prompted the first-ever emergency return from the International Space Station, which was put into Earth's orbit in 1998.US & CanadaEyewitness video shows how deadly shooting in Minneapolis unfolded, second by secondBBC Verify breaks down how the shooting which killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis unfolded.US & CanadaVideo shows moment US immigration agent fatally shoots womanA woman in a car was shot and killed by a US immigration officer on a residential street in Minnesota.US & CanadaTracking the oil tankers seized by the USThe US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.US & CanadaWatch: Moment more than 80,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rinkA total of 81,796 stuffed toys hit the ice rink in a moment of "sweet, cuddly mayhem" at an American Hockey League game.US & CanadaWatch: Over 100 firefighters on the scene of Denver blazeNo injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation.US & CanadaWatch: Residents kayak and wade through flood waters in California Bay AreaThe region is preparing for up 2.5ft (.76m) of coastal flooding over the weekend due to rain and increased king tides this time of year.US & CanadaWatch: Moment 400-pound runaway prop injures Disney employeeThe incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones US & CanadaZohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City MayorThe Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.US & CanadaCrystals and LEDs: a look at the Times Square New Year's Eve ballThe 'Constellation Ball' will drop to ring in 2026 for New York City.US & CanadaHousing, Europe ties, economy... what Canadians are hopeful for in 2026The BBC spoke to people in Toronto and Montreal to find out what they’re optimistic about heading into the new year.US & CanadaWatch: Bomb cyclone hits parts of the US with heavy snowThe powerful storm system brought blizzard conditions to areas of the Midwest and East Coast causing some travel delays.US & CanadaWatch: Mudslides, flooding and debris - storms batter southern CaliforniaGovernor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for parts of California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego.US & CanadaWatch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas storeThe White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.US & CanadaWhere is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad trackerNorad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.US & CanadaWatch: Kīlauea volcano sends lava fountains 1,400ft into the airFountains of fiery red lava erupted from Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano late Tuesday, continuing for nearly six hours before ending abruptly early on Christmas Eve.US & CanadaHo Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for "flying a little too fast".US & CanadaWatch: Rescuers find survivor in wreckage of Mexican Navy medical flightFootage captures the moment rescuers discover a survivor in the wreckage of a plane crash that killed at least 5 people, with one person still missing.US & CanadaAI app apologises over false crime alerts across USAn AI-powered app called CrimeRadar has apologised for the distress caused by false crime alerts issued to local US communities after a BBC Verify investigation.US & Canada
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