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Trump Eyes Greenland Amid NATO Tensions, Lifts Turkey Sanctions; Senate Race Rocked by New Allegations
President Donald Trump renewed his push for the U.S. to take control of Greenland on Wednesday, rattling European allies gathered at a NATO summit in Turkey. The move comes as NATO members scrambled to show unity, unveiling billions of dollars in new arms deals, according to AP News.
The day's news did not stop there. Tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a Senate race in Maine was thrown into chaos by a sexual assault allegation, and a Manhattan high-rise threatened to collapse after its columns buckled. Here is what you need to know.
Trump Demands Greenland While NATO Scrambles for Unity
Trump again called for the U.S. to seize Greenland at the NATO summit in Antalya, Turkey. The demand alarmed European leaders who are already uneasy about U.S. commitments to the alliance. NATO members responded by announcing billions of dollars in new weapons contracts, a clear attempt to show the alliance still has muscle, AP News reported.
Trump also announced the lifting of sanctions on Turkey. Ankara had bought a Russian-made S-400 missile defense system, which had triggered the original sanctions. Removing them now is a major concession — and a sign Trump is willing to deal with NATO allies on his own terms, according to AP News.
Three Tankers Hit in the Strait of Hormuz
The British military reported that three oil tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. About 20% of all global oil passes through it each day. Any disruption there can send fuel prices rising fast, according to AP News.
It is not yet clear who fired the projectiles or whether the ships were seriously damaged. Authorities are investigating. The incident adds fresh pressure to global energy markets already on edge, AP News reported.
Sexual Assault Allegation Rocks Maine Senate Race
A new allegation has emerged against Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine. A woman has accused him of sexual assault. The claim has shaken the party at a critical moment. Democrats need a net gain of at least four Senate seats to win back the majority, according to AP News.
Party leaders and activists are now calling on Platner to drop out of the race. If he stays in, Democrats risk losing a seat they had hoped to flip. Maine was seen as a pickup opportunity. That math now looks much harder, AP News reported.
Manhattan High-Rise Left Unstable After Columns Buckle
A construction high-rise in Manhattan became dangerously unstable after its support columns buckled and bricks fell into the street below. Authorities closed off the area around the building. Workers were evacuated from the site. No injuries were immediately reported, according to AP News.
Engineers are assessing whether the structure can be saved or must come down. The incident raises fresh questions about construction safety oversight in New York City, where dozens of major building projects are underway at any given time, AP News reported.
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