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Denmark irritated by wife of Trump aide posting pic of US-flagged Greenland
Denmark irritated by wife of Trump aide posting pic of US-flagged Greenland

Denmark on Sunday made its displeasure known after the wife of President Donald Trump's most influential aide posted a social media picture of Greenland painted in the colours of the US flag.

January 04, 2026

Cross-country king Klaebo warms up for Olympics with record Tour de Ski win
Cross-country king Klaebo warms up for Olympics with record Tour de Ski win

Cross-country skiing great Johannes Klaebo won the prestige Tour de Ski for a record fifth time on Sunday, a month ahead of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina.

January 04, 2026

Crans-Montana's ski tourism continues, in shadow of Swiss tragedy
Crans-Montana's ski tourism continues, in shadow of Swiss tragedy

Painfully aware of the fire tragedy in Crans-Montana, ski tourists said they had opted to stay in the Alpine Swiss resort whose tourism-dependent community remains open for business as it mourns the many victims.

January 04, 2026

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French owners of Swiss bar under scrutiny after New Year blaze
French owners of Swiss bar under scrutiny after New Year blaze

An investigation into a fire at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana which killed 40 and left 119 injured has cast a spotlight on the French owners who are suspected of "negligence".

January 04, 2026

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Aggressive Brook learning when to be patient at the crease
Aggressive Brook learning when to be patient at the crease

Flamboyant England star Harry Brook admitted Sunday he was learning to be more patient, with a frustrating Ashes tour teaching him when he needs to curb his all-out aggressive approach.

January 04, 2026