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Future of Greenland is only for Greenlanders to decide: Ursula von der Leyen

January 27, 2026 at 3:23 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

The Chair of the NATO military committee reiterated Japan’s Defense Minister’s call for deepening coordination with partners in the Indo-Pacific.
Cites shared risks and like minded approach.

January 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

The European parliament has delayed ratifying the U.S.-EU trade agreement amid tensions over Greenland. An update on @cna-poster.bsky.social with President Trump in Davos.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JlU...

Greenland spat points to choppier US-EU relations ahead

January 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

Tensions between the EU and U.S. go deeper than Greenland. My piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social

m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTEL...

The Year Ahead 2026: How Voter Concerns, International Rivalry & New Tech Might Shape World Politics

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January 20, 2026 at 9:05 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

AI regulation is developing as a major sticking point between the EU and US this year. Delighted to be a part of this series for @cna-poster.bsky.social on how tech policy could be shaped this year:

youtu.be/j2dM1MbrhB8?...

YouTube video by CNA Insider

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January 18, 2026 at 3:21 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

Myanmar has rejected claims of genocide at the ICJ. My update for @cna-poster.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvIm...

Myanmar tells UN top court Rohingya genocide claims are 'unsubstantiated'

World Court opens landmark case accusing Myanmar of atrocities against Rohingya minority group

January 18, 2026 at 2:52 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

The ICJ is hearing a case accusing Myanmar of atrocities against Rohingya minority group. My preview yesterday for @cna-poster.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=14iE...

Landmark EU–Mercosur trade deal close to signing, promising economic gains despite fierce farmer opposition

January 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

A MERCOSUR deal could be imminent. Our look at those in favour and those against a deal that could create the world's biggest free trade area.

@cna-poster.bsky.social

www.channelnewsasia.com/world/europe...

The agreement, involving the European Union and five South American countries, has been more than two decades in the making.

White House says US military is "always an option" to acquire Greenland

January 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

European powers say they are stepping up Arctic security in a bid to stave off U.S. threats to take control of Greenland. My update for @cna-poster.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sucF...

Dozens killed, around 100 injured in Swiss resort bar fire

January 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

Several dozen people have died in a fire at a bar in a Swiss ski town. My update:

www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/dozens...

Swiss authorities say dozens have been killed after a fire ripped through a bar in the luxury ski resort town of Crans Montana. Around a hundred others are injured. Will Denselow reports from Brussels...

Russia-Ukraine war: EU leaders debate use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine defence

January 1, 2026 at 3:18 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

Crunch time in the make or break week for the EU and whether to approve the use of frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=STbO...

European Union to scrap landmark 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars

December 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

The biggest protest of its kind, this century organisers claim, as thousands of European farmers protest what they see as unfair conditions and concerns over trade deals like MERCOSUR.

December 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

The European Commission has proposed softening its ban on combustion engines by 2035. My update for @ChannelNewsAsia

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6jn...

Trump calls European leaders 'weak' as Zelenskyy meets with key allies

December 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

The European Commission says it's proud of the leaders across Europe after U.S. President Trump called them "weak." My update on this and what it all means for Ukraine:

www.wtkr.com/world/europe...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is continuing his diplomacy tour across Europe amid Trump’s claims that Europe is “decaying” and led by “weak” leaders.

www.wtkr.com

December 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

5 hours to move 25km but vehicles are moving between Kandy and Colombo. Devastation from Cyclone Ditwah.

November 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

Blue skies in Kandy today but Sri Lankan officials warn that: “Although the cyclone is slowly moving away from the country, it is not over for us yet.”

-44,000 in temporary shelters
- at least 132 dead
- nearly 15,000 homes destroyed

November 30, 2025 at 5:06 AM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

Denmark is converting farmland to forest in bid to revive nature – and the EU’s climate ambitions.

The bloc has pledged to slash emissions but environment groups warn that it’s prioritising loopholes over leadership.

My piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social

www.channelnewsasia.com/world/denmar...

Denmark converts farmland to forest in bid to revive nature – and Europe’s climate ambitions

As the European Union pushes for a 90 per cent cut in emissions by 2040, experts say restoring forests could be key to hitting those targets.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yiP0ck…

November 23, 2025 at 5:29 AM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

In Brussels on Friday delegations from
Cover 60 nations convened to strengthen EU- Indo Pacific ties.

My piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social

m.youtube.com/watch?v=yiP0ck…

November 23, 2025 at 5:24 AM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

Food for thought!

Despite being the world’s biggest producer of meat per capita, Denmark has embarked on a bold journey to tackle climate change through plant-based diplomacy.

Our piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social

www.channelnewsasia.com/world/denmar...

Denmark’s US$200m plan to train chefs in plant-based cuisine, tackle climate change

A new generation of chefs are being trained under the country’s national plan to make sustainable eating the norm.

Ukraine says Russia took 20 000 children during war

November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

According to the Ukrainian authorities nearly 20,000 children have been abducted by Russia. More than 1,700 have been returned and health experts say the experience has caused severe psychological impacts.

My piece for @sabcnews.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMjS...

YouTube video by SABC News

Exclusive : EU Lawmaker Lukas mandl Speaks to AsiaOne | William Denselow

November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

Our interview with MEP Lukas Mandl who recently led a delegation to Pakistan:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN-T...

YouTube video by Asiaonenews

The Netherlands head to the polls with migration and housing on agenda

November 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

It's election day in the Netherlands. Our piece on the issues and what the makeup of the next government could look like:

newseu.cgtn.com/news/2025-10...

The election is on Wednesday following the collapse of the ruling coalition in June.

newseu.cgtn.com

October 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

The International Court of Justice has ruled Israel cannot use starvation as a method of warfare, my update from the Hague: news.cgtn.com/news/2025-10...

ICJ on Israel's Actions in Gaza: International Court of Justice: Israel obligated to facilitate entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza

The International Court of Justice has ruled Israel cannot use starvation as a method of warfare and must ensure the basic needs of the people in Gaza are met. The advisory opinion issued by the Unite...

news.cgtn.com

October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

The European Commissioner for trade says he'll hold face to face talks with his Chinese counterpart in the coming days as the two sides seek to address tensions over the export of rare earth minerals. My update for @cna-poster.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMKr...

EU trade commissioner to speak with Chinese commerce minister; rare earths to top agenda

EU says trade deficit with Beijing at 'unsustainable' inflection point

October 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Will Denselow

@willdenze.bsky.social

After an inter-parliamentary meeting, a delegation from the European Parliament warned that the trade imbalance with China has reached an unsustainable inflection point.

My piece for @cna-poster.bsky.social

www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/eu-say...

The European Union has warned that the trade imbalance with China has reached an unsustainable inflection point. Both sides called for increased dialogue to address bilateral challenges, after holding...