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Czechia beat Denmark to secure first World Cup spot since 2006

by Administrator April 1, 2026

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ABUJA – Czechia defeated Denmark on penalties in Prague after a 2-2 draw, with Michal Sadilek scoring the decisive kick to seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The victory sends Czechia to their first FIFA World Cup since 2006.They will face Mexico, South Africa and South Korea in Group A.Tomas Chory and Tomas Soucek converted their penalties, while Ladislav Krejci missed.Denmark’s only scorer was Christian Eriksen during the shootout.Rasmus Hojlund struck the crossbar, Anders Dreyer missed, and Mathias Jensen fired over, sealing Denmark’s exit from the playoff.Pavel Sulc opened scoring early with a volley after a cleared corner.Denmark equalised through Joachim Andersen’s 72nd-minute header from Mikkel Damsgaard’s free kick.Krejci restored Czechia’s lead in the 100th minute after a scramble, with his effort deflected into the net by defender Alexander Bah.Denmark equalised again in the 111th minute as substitute Kasper Hogh headed in Eriksen’s corner shortly after coming on.Czechia had earlier beaten Ireland on penalties in the semifinals, while Denmark defeated North Macedonia 4-0 to reach the final.Denmark dominated possession but struggled to break Czechia’s defence, which sat deep after scoring early in the encounter.Goalkeeper Matej Kovar made key saves, denying Hojlund and tipping Gustav Isaksen’s free kick over the bar to keep Czechia in the game.Czechia threatened on the counter, but Denmark continued to miss chances or found Kovar in inspired form throughout the match.The hosts held firm to force penalties, eventually prevailing to book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (NAN)

April 1, 2026 0 comments

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Denmark votes as Prime Minister Frederiksen seeks 3rd term after Greenland crisis

by Administrator March 24, 2026

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COPENHAGEN – Denmark votes in a parliamentary election on Tuesday, with Social Democratic Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term after a row with Washington over the future of Greenland thrust her into the international spotlight.Her main challenger is centre-right Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, of the Venstre party, who has emerged as a key rival in the campaign.The vote comes amid months of heightened tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to take control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory.Frederiksen’s firm rejection of Trump’s bid boosted her approval ratings, helping to stabilise her government after a period of declining support.Seeking to capitalise on that momentum, Frederiksen called a snap election last month.Polls suggest her centre-left Social Democrats could remain the largest party, although they risk their weakest result in more than a century amid voter discontent over cuts to social programmes and the rising cost of living.Frederiksen has sought to present herself as a reliable crisis manager. She currently governs in a three-party centrist coalition that includes Poulsen’s party, though polls suggest the alliance may not survive after the election.No political camp is expected to secure a majority of the 179 seats in parliament. This could again leave former prime minister and current Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and his centrist Moderates party in a kingmaker role.The fate of Greenland has not dominated the campaign. Instead, parties have focused on domestic issues such as food and fuel prices, the future of agriculture, clean drinking water, and welfare standards at pig farms.Right-wing populists have also sought to gain support with calls for tougher immigration policies.Around 4.3 million Danes are eligible to vote between 8 am (0700 GMT) and 8 pm, with the first results expected in the evening. (dpa/NAN)

March 24, 2026 0 comments

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Danish minister warns Greenland crisis still unresolved in spite of talks

by Administrator January 29, 2026

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COPENHAGEN – Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said that a constructive meeting had taken place with high-ranking U.S. officials to resolve the dispute over Greenland, and that further meetings are planned.

Rasmussen, however, told Danish media on Thursday that the situation has not been resolved.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that Denmark, Greenland, and the U.S. had launched a process aimed at reaching an agreement in the standoff over the Arctic territory.

He was optimistic after the talks, telling the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: “I think we are going to get there.”

President Donald Trump’s aggressive push at the start of the year for the U.S. to take control of Greenland.

Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory belonging to Denmark, raising the extraordinary prospect of the U.S. attacking a NATO ally to acquire territory.

Greenland, Denmark, and their European allies strongly opposed Trump’s takeover ambitions.

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump then backed down, saying he was no longer seeking a military solution to the Greenland crisis.

Trump also said in Davos that a “framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland” had been reached during a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte. (dpa/NAN)

January 29, 2026 0 comments

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European leaders hold summit to mull Trump plans on Ukraine war

by Content Admin February 17, 2025

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PARIS- European leaders are gathering on Monday for a special summit to discuss plans by U.S. President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine.

Leaders from Germany, Britain, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark are expected to attend the informal meeting in Paris.

The meeting would hold alongside European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the Élysée Palace said.

French President Emmanuel Macron set up the meeting to initiate consultations on the situation in Ukraine and the challenges for security in Europe.

The aim is to bring together all partners interested in peace and security in Europe, with the meeting organised at short notice during the Munich Security Conference.

EU countries and Ukraine fear the U.S. and Russia may seek a peace solution bilaterally, after U.S. President Donald Trump declared his determination to end the conflict.

Europe and Ukraine insist they should be part of peace talks.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said both Ukraine and Europe should be involved in negotiations.

Beyond that, European leaders in Paris would discuss a broader strategy in relation to the new U.S. administration after a series of demands and criticisms from Washington.

Diplomats have said the question of what Europe can contribute to a possible peace deal would also be discussed, after the U.S. called on Europeans to contribute more.

The Paris meeting comes the same week as Rubio is due to meet Russian representatives together with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in Saudi Arabia.

Neither representatives of Ukraine nor the Europeans would be at the table during the talks in Saudi Arabia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously said on U.S. television that he would not accept any peace solution in which Ukraine had not participated. (dpa/NAN)

February 17, 2025 0 comments