2026-01-19
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This is the World In Brief from The Economist Our Top Stories The eight European countries threatened with more terrorists by Donald Trump
if they obstruct him over Greenland issued a strongly worded joint statement.
They warned that such threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.
Ambassadors from the European Union held an emergency meeting on Sunday.
Earlier, Emmanuel Macron, France's president, condemned the terror threat as intimidation.
Sir Kirstalmer, Britain's Prime Minister, called it completely wrong.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused America and Israel of orchestrating unrest across the country,
as he acknowledged the high death toll following nationwide protests.
More than 3,000 people have died in Iran's deadliest unrest in decades,
according to human rights activists in Iran, an advocacy group.
Mr.
Khomeiniyi said Mr.
Trump was responsible for deaths, damage and accusations he has inflicted on the Iranian people.
Portugal voted in a presidential election on Sunday.