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Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration will begin in GreenlandSky News – World
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Trump announces Greenland oil and gas exploration plan

US President Donald Trump announced that "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin in Greenland, calling it "our Greenland" in a Truth Social post. The statement comes four weeks after the US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement to bolster American military presence on the island. Greenland has banned new oil and gas drilling since 2021, and no report confirms that exploration has actually started.

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Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelinesBBC News – World
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Ukrainian ex-officer on trial in Germany over Nord Stream sabotage

A Ukrainian former military officer, identified as Serhii Kuznietsov or Serhii Kuznetsov, went on trial in Hamburg, Germany, accused of involvement in the September 2022 sabotage of Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines. His lawyers argued the pipelines were a lawful military target as "an aggressor's infrastructure" and said he is sworn to secrecy. Supporters waving Ukrainian flags rallied outside the court as the trial opened.

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Pope Leo Prepares for Surgery to Remove Lung NoduleNYTimes – World
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Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery

Pope Leo XIV, 71, was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed part of his right lung during a 90-minute procedure at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican said he is walking, in good mood and recovering as expected after the operation, which doctors anticipate will require about seven days of recovery. A planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on November 6 has not been confirmed by the Vatican.

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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Airport Attacked Again, After Days of Houthi StrikesNYTimes – World
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News Wrap: Iran says cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in Strait of Hormuz

In our news wrap Wednesday, Iran says a cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, the Vatican says Pope Leo is eating and walking again following surgery to remove a cancerous portion of his lung, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a privacy case rooted in the era of VHS tapes and Netflix is cutting about 6% of its global workforce.

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