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Copenhagen

Head of State

King Frederik X

Head of Government

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen

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Meet Linnea Berthelsen, who plays Kali Prasad, aka Eight, on Stranger Things

Now in its fifth season, the Duffer Brothers’ blockbuster sci-fi Netflix original is coming to a close on the last day of 2025.

30 Dec 2025 - 6:00PMvideocam

Donald Trump

Denmark to buy US patrol planes despite rift over Greenland

30 Dec 2025 - 1:01PM

Greenland

Does the US want to conquer Greenland? Trump’s new envoy weighs in

24 Dec 2025 - 1:13PM

Nordic nations

‘Respect our integrity’: Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland envoy

Denmark warns US to respect its borders after Trump names Jeff Landry envoy to Greenland, asserting the mineral-rich island is not for sale.

22 Dec 2025 - 6:59PMvideocam

Protesters gather outside the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland in March. Photo: Christian Klindt Soelbeck/Ritzau Scanpix/Reuters

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | What is role of property management giant ISS at blaze-ravaged Hong Kong estate?

ISS EastPoint played a pivotal role in HK$330 million renovation of Wang Fuk Court and knew about defects in fire safety system as early as May.

2 Dec 2025 - 3:03PMvideocam

China-EU relations

EU ministers court Trump on joint China policy, even as public scepticism grows

European officials lobby American counterparts to ‘push back’ on Beijing together, while German poll shows wariness towards Washington.

25 Nov 2025 - 2:00PMvideocam

China-EU relations

As US-China rivalry redefines economic warfare, EU scrambles for its dictionary

The EU is preparing to unveil a new doctrine on economic security, but it’s a concept that officials and experts say has no clear definition.

24 Nov 2025 - 12:00PMvideocam

The EU’s new economic security doctrine will be released in early December. Photo: AFP

Food and Drinks

One of the fastest Michelin stars ever – Hong Kong-born chef’s restaurant

Udtryk in Copenhagen, Denmark, gained a Michelin star just 41 days after it opened. Owner and chef Edward Lee recounts his culinary journey.

21 Nov 2025 - 12:15PM

Cybersecurity

Cyberattack hits Danish political parties on eve of local elections

Pro-Russian hacker group claims it targeted the websites of several Danish political parties.

18 Nov 2025 - 10:42AM

Britain

‘There’s hardcore porn on TV’: ferry apologises after adult film seen by children

DFDS, the Danish ferry operator, said it was ‘very sorry’ over the incident during a France to UK journey. The channel has been removed.

13 Nov 2025 - 12:00AM

Chaos ensued on a ferry as an adult film mistakenly aired after an F1 race, leaving children distressed. Photo: Shutterstock

Ukraine war

‘Drone wall’: how Nato is plugging the Russian airspace gap

Poland and Romania are deploying a new system to intercept enemy drones, stop Russian incursions and replace costly fighter jet scrambles.

6 Nov 2025 - 7:20PMvideocam

A resident carries a downed Russian FPV drone in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine earlier this month. Photo: Reuters

Nordic nations

Concern in Norway after test shows Chinese-made buses can be disabled remotely

Transport operator Ruter says the manufacturer has access to the vehicles’ control systems, which could in theory be used to turn them off.

6 Nov 2025 - 2:15AMvideocam

Thailand

Uproar at Miss Universe event in Thailand over local organiser’s ‘dumb’ insult

The Thai organiser’s criticism of Miss Mexico prompted the reigning Miss Universe title holder from Denmark to lead a walkout.

7 Nov 2025 - 12:20PMvideocam

US-China trade war

Rare earth diplomacy: how Trump’s Asia tour aims to lock in mineral supplies

From Tokyo to Bangkok, Washington is forging new partnerships to counter China’s dominance.

29 Oct 2025 - 7:00PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents for a critical minerals deal at Akasaka Palace on October 28 in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: AFP

Ukraine war

EU to end Russian gas imports by 2027 in major energy shift

Hungary and Slovakia, the EU members still importing Russian gas via pipeline, were the only nations to oppose the new, majority-backed ban.

20 Oct 2025 - 7:14PM

Oil barrels and a pump jack are seen in front of EU and Russia flag colours. Photo: Reuters

Ukraine war

Polish court blocks extradition, frees Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream blasts

German prosecutors accuse Volodymyr Zhuravlov of being part of a group that placed explosives on the pipelines in 2022.

18 Oct 2025 - 5:07AMvideocam

China-EU relations

EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ on Chinese tech transfer and rare earths

Bloc’s trade chief says he has received ‘a lot of concerned calls’ from industry about Beijing’s latest controls.

15 Oct 2025 - 12:05AMvideocam

Germany

Munich Airport reopens after drone chaos disrupts thousands of passengers

The recent closures follow mysterious drone overflights in EU member countries, raising security concerns and fears of Russian involvement.

4 Oct 2025 - 4:49PM

An Easyjet airline plane is parked at Munich Airport after possible drone sightings. Photo:dpa

Russia

Putin vows ‘significant’ response as Russia-Europe tensions soar

Russian president’s warning follows France’s detention of an oil tanker over sanction-busting suspicions.

3 Oct 2025 - 2:20PMvideocam

Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war

Leaders from nearly 50 European nations met in Copenhagen under tight security after mystery drone flights rattled Denmark.

3 Oct 2025 - 6:24AMvideocam

European Union

Explainer | EU eyes building ‘drone wall’: question is, what is it?

A plan to boost defences after repeated air incursions by Moscow appears to mean different things to different countries.

3 Oct 2025 - 2:52AMvideocam

Workers install anti-drone nets along a road near Oleksandriya, Ukraine, on Thursday. Photo: AFP

France

French court to try Chinese captain from Russia’s shadow fleet tanker

The captain and first mate of the blacklisted Boracay were detained for refusing to identify themselves to French authorities.

2 Oct 2025 - 8:34PM

The Boracay tanker, part of Russia’s “shadow fleet”, seen off the western coast of France, is suspected of involvement in drone flights over Denmark. Photo: AFP

European Union

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

2 Oct 2025 - 2:09PMvideocam

Nordic nations

Denmark calls in Nato aid for EU summit after drone incursions

Danish leader Mette Frederiksen has linked the drone incursions to Russia’s efforts to destabilise Europe, an accusation Moscow denies.

29 Sep 2025 - 9:31PM

Russia

Russia says ‘no signals’ from Ukraine on peace talks as it faces Nato warning

European diplomats have warned the Kremlin that Nato is ready to shoot down Russian planes violating its airspace.

29 Sep 2025 - 10:03AM

Rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike on a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday. Photo: EPA

Japan

Japan’s next leader? LDP showdown pits Abe protégé against reformist scion

Recent polls suggest the party’s voters will decide between Sanae Takaichi’s conservative vision and Shinjiro Koizumi’s centrist appeal.

29 Sep 2025 - 8:00AMvideocam

Japan’s Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (left) and former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi are seen before the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election candidate debate in Tokyo on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Nordic nations

Denmark bans all civilian drone flights this week for EU summit

Drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports.

28 Sep 2025 - 9:44PMvideocam

Russia

Russia tells West any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’

Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against attempts to shoot down aircraft in Russian airspace and accused Germany of militaristic rhetoric.

28 Sep 2025 - 7:05AMvideocam

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Denmark

Meet Linnea Berthelsen, who plays Kali Prasad, aka Eight, on Stranger Things

Now in its fifth season, the Duffer Brothers’ blockbuster sci-fi Netflix original is coming to a close on the last day of 2025.

Denmark to buy US patrol planes despite rift over Greenland

Does the US want to conquer Greenland? Trump’s new envoy weighs in

‘Respect our integrity’: Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland envoy

Denmark warns US to respect its borders after Trump names Jeff Landry envoy to Greenland, asserting the mineral-rich island is not for sale.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | What is role of property management giant ISS at blaze-ravaged Hong Kong estate?

ISS EastPoint played a pivotal role in HK$330 million renovation of Wang Fuk Court and knew about defects in fire safety system as early as May.

EU ministers court Trump on joint China policy, even as public scepticism grows

European officials lobby American counterparts to ‘push back’ on Beijing together, while German poll shows wariness towards Washington.

As US-China rivalry redefines economic warfare, EU scrambles for its dictionary

The EU is preparing to unveil a new doctrine on economic security, but it’s a concept that officials and experts say has no clear definition.

One of the fastest Michelin stars ever – Hong Kong-born chef’s restaurant

Udtryk in Copenhagen, Denmark, gained a Michelin star just 41 days after it opened. Owner and chef Edward Lee recounts his culinary journey.

Cyberattack hits Danish political parties on eve of local elections

Pro-Russian hacker group claims it targeted the websites of several Danish political parties.

‘There’s hardcore porn on TV’: ferry apologises after adult film seen by children

DFDS, the Danish ferry operator, said it was ‘very sorry’ over the incident during a France to UK journey. The channel has been removed.

‘Drone wall’: how Nato is plugging the Russian airspace gap

Poland and Romania are deploying a new system to intercept enemy drones, stop Russian incursions and replace costly fighter jet scrambles.

Concern in Norway after test shows Chinese-made buses can be disabled remotely

Transport operator Ruter says the manufacturer has access to the vehicles’ control systems, which could in theory be used to turn them off.

Uproar at Miss Universe event in Thailand over local organiser’s ‘dumb’ insult

The Thai organiser’s criticism of Miss Mexico prompted the reigning Miss Universe title holder from Denmark to lead a walkout.

Rare earth diplomacy: how Trump’s Asia tour aims to lock in mineral supplies

From Tokyo to Bangkok, Washington is forging new partnerships to counter China’s dominance.

EU to end Russian gas imports by 2027 in major energy shift

Hungary and Slovakia, the EU members still importing Russian gas via pipeline, were the only nations to oppose the new, majority-backed ban.

Polish court blocks extradition, frees Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream blasts

German prosecutors accuse Volodymyr Zhuravlov of being part of a group that placed explosives on the pipelines in 2022.

EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ on Chinese tech transfer and rare earths

Bloc’s trade chief says he has received ‘a lot of concerned calls’ from industry about Beijing’s latest controls.

Munich Airport reopens after drone chaos disrupts thousands of passengers

The recent closures follow mysterious drone overflights in EU member countries, raising security concerns and fears of Russian involvement.

Putin vows ‘significant’ response as Russia-Europe tensions soar

Russian president’s warning follows France’s detention of an oil tanker over sanction-busting suspicions.

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war

Leaders from nearly 50 European nations met in Copenhagen under tight security after mystery drone flights rattled Denmark.

Explainer | EU eyes building ‘drone wall’: question is, what is it?

A plan to boost defences after repeated air incursions by Moscow appears to mean different things to different countries.

French court to try Chinese captain from Russia’s shadow fleet tanker

The captain and first mate of the blacklisted Boracay were detained for refusing to identify themselves to French authorities.

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

Denmark calls in Nato aid for EU summit after drone incursions

Danish leader Mette Frederiksen has linked the drone incursions to Russia’s efforts to destabilise Europe, an accusation Moscow denies.

Russia says ‘no signals’ from Ukraine on peace talks as it faces Nato warning

European diplomats have warned the Kremlin that Nato is ready to shoot down Russian planes violating its airspace.

Japan’s next leader? LDP showdown pits Abe protégé against reformist scion

Recent polls suggest the party’s voters will decide between Sanae Takaichi’s conservative vision and Shinjiro Koizumi’s centrist appeal.

Denmark bans all civilian drone flights this week for EU summit

Drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports.

Russia tells West any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’

Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against attempts to shoot down aircraft in Russian airspace and accused Germany of militaristic rhetoric.

Exclusive | What is role of property management giant ISS at blaze-ravaged Hong Kong estate?