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Saturday, January 10, 2026
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US Wants to Buy Greenland?

The White House said America might buy Greenland. This idea made many people talk. Greenland and Denmark both said "No." This made some problems. A White House person said President Trump likes the idea. This is after US military actions. Some people are worried.

Greenland is a big island. It is important for America. It is between North America and the Arctic. Ice is melting there. This opens up new things. Greenland has good stuff like oil and gas. This makes the island interesting.

But Greenland is not for sale. Greenland and Denmark said this. Business people in Greenland also said "No." They say they are not for sale.

US people talked about military steps. This is if talks do not work. This worried friends in Europe. They want to help Greenland. Secretary Rubio will meet Danish leaders. They will talk about this.

Leaders in France and Germany are not happy. They will work together. A German person said they will help friends. Finland also talked about this. Europe is worried about US actions.

This is important for NATO. America might want land. This makes NATO members think. Denmark is in NATO. They said an attack on them ends NATO. This is a big warning. America has a base in Greenland now.

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