Canada and France are set to open consulates in Greenland following former US President Donald Trump's past threats to take control of the territory, while the price of Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since Trump took office, despite his public support for cryptocurrency. These developments come as Japan prepares for a snap election, with Trump endorsing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and the UK's £8 billion research fund faces significant restructuring.
Canada will open its first diplomatic outpost in Greenland, with a delegation of senior Canadian officials, including Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Minister Anita Anand, traveling to Nuuk to formally open the consulate. This move is seen as a show of solidarity with Greenland, according to BBC World, following Trump's past suggestions of acquiring the territory. Prior to this, only Iceland and the United States had a full diplomatic presence in Greenland.
Meanwhile, the price of Bitcoin dipped to its lowest point in 16 months, reaching $60,000 (44,000), according to BBC Technology. This occurred despite Trump's public support for cryptocurrency. The drop followed months of rising Bitcoin prices, which saw the cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of $122,200 in October 2025. "Those who bet too big, borrowed too much or assumed prices only go up are now finding out the hard way what real market volatility and risk management look like," Joshua Chu, co-chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, told Reuters.
In Japan, Trump endorsed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of a snap election on Sunday, as reported by BBC World. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that Takaichi has "already proven to be a strong, powerful, and wise leader... one that truly loves her country." While it is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections, Trump has done so before.
In the UK, the £8 billion research fund, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is undergoing a major reorganisation. The head of UKRI, Ian Chapman, warned that the organization faces "hard decisions" on funding future projects, as the government has instructed it to "focus and do fewer things better," which "will result in negative outcomes for some," according to BBC Technology. The changes are expected to be fully implemented soon.
In other news, commemorative coins released by the Royal Australian Mint to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth have drawn criticism for their lack of resemblance to the late monarch, according to BBC World.
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