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Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat – BBC
President Donald Trump says the US is exploring a potential deal on Greenland after talks with Nato as he backed off threats to tariff European allies that had opposed his plans for America to acquire the island. On social media, Trump offered few details about a discussion that both he and Nato described as "very […]
Billionaire Les Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein – BBC
US billionaire Les Wexner, who is alleged to have played a key role in helping Jeffrey Epstein build his wealth, has described himself as "naive, foolish and gullible" for trusting the late sex offender.In a statement to US lawmakers at the start of a closed-door deposition on Wednesday, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie […]
Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC – 247Sports
Quick hits: No. 8 Illini put on a show in 101-65 laugher over USC 247Sports #10 Illini Open LA Swing Wednesday at USC – University of Illinois Athletics University of Illinois Athletics USC men come unraveled in blowout loss to Illinois – Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Illinois Fighting Illini at USC Trojans odds, picks and predictions Sportsbook […]
As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge – BBC
I had been asked to give a keynote speech at a conference at Columbia University's Journalism School. It was January 2002. Two planes had been flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center months earlier and you could still feel how wounded the city felt. You could read it in the faces of […]