Global News Podcast Trump wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland
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Jan 21, 2026 
Joining the discussion are Merlin Thomas, a BBC Verify journalist specializing in casualty verification during protests, and Shaima Khalil, a BBC correspondent from Tokyo who reports on significant political events. They dive into the chilling details of leaked mortuary photos from Iran while addressing the ongoing turmoil there. Additionally, Shaima shares insights on the sentencing of Shinzo Abe's assassin. Other highlights include analysis of President Trump's controversial Greenland negotiations and updates on OpenAI's enhancements for child safety.
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Greenland Proposal Shocks Allies
- Donald Trump publicly proposed immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland, arguing it's a US strategic interest and part of North America.
- His remarks combined security claims with insults toward allies, surprising and offending European leaders.
European Leaders Face Mixed Responses
- European reaction mixed relief he ruled out force but alarm at his territorial demands and rhetoric.
- Analysts warned his speech mixed factual errors, insults and a kernel of policy concerns that resonate with some voters.
Mortuary Photos Used To Identify Victims
- BBC Verify obtained a secret folder of hundreds of photos shown in a South Tehran mortuary to help families identify victims.
- Merlin Thomas reported at least 326 identified victims and some children among the dead from the crackdown.