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BREAKING: Trump announces framework of Greenland deal and pauses tariffs

President Trump announced a NATO‑linked 'framework' for Greenland and said he will halt threatened tariffs on European allies, easing an immediate trade crisis while leaving questions about the deal's terms and global fallout.

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3,117 - Official Iranian death toll reported from recent protests

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"Sometimes you need a dictator" — President Donald Trump

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"Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations. Based upon this…"