Europe tells US ‘Greenland belongs to its people’

The podcast covers several global news stories, beginning with European leaders' support for Denmark amidst President Trump's interest in Greenland, alongside discussions in Paris regarding Ukraine's security. It also addresses the absence of safety checks at a Swiss bar where a fire caused 40 deaths, and Venezuela's exiled opposition leader's plans to return following Nicolás Maduro's capture. Hugh Schofield reports from Paris on the Ukraine talks, highlighting the delicate balance European leaders must strike with the U.S. Imogen Fuchs details the aftermath of the Swiss bar fire, including the mayor's response and immediate safety measures. Will Grant reports on the political situation in Venezuela, including Maria Carina Machado's plans and the challenges faced by the new interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez. Additionally, the podcast reports on Nestle's global recall of baby formula due to contamination concerns and tributes to Craig, a celebrated elephant in Kenya. Finally, the rise in popularity of the fitness competition Hyrox and efforts to preserve the Stromness whaling station, linked to Ernest Shackleton, are discussed.