Trump has pledged to "get Greenland" from Denmark for reasons of national security. On June 14, United Airlines will begin direct U.S.-Greenland flights, making it far easier for Americans to visit.

Greenland’s national team head coach, Morten Rutkjær, expressed in February that joining Concacaf would give his players, and future generations in Greenland, something to play for.

More mining and drilling exploration could also open up. In 1867, when President Andrew Johnson bought Alaska, he also considered buying Greenland. The U.S. also tried to buy Greenland in 1946.

Greenland has long been billed as a potential resource frontier. The Arctic island's harsh climate, remote landscape and lack of infrastructure, however, have all been cited as barriers to its ...

Climate change boosted Iceland and Greenland’s temperatures by several degrees during a record-setting May heat wave, raising concerns about the far-reaching implications melting Arctic ice has ...

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Greenlanders celebrated National Day, the Arctic island's biggest summer festival, on Saturday to mark the solstice with songs, cannon salutes and dances under 24 hours of ...

News Nation/World Macron visits Greenland in show of support for territory coveted by Trump June 15, 2025 Updated Sun., June 15, 2025 at 3:55 p.m. French President Emmanuel Macron attends a ...

Asked by Republican Rep. Mike Turner at a June 12 House Armed Services Committee hearing to confirm whether there are plans to invade Greenland, Hegseth said, "The Pentagon has plans for any ...