It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
US passengers quarantining in Nebraska as officials say public hantavirus risk ‘very low’
Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Trump’s whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years – but will it bear fruit?
Why welfare isn’t winning elections in India like it used to
India’s welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.
South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
Watch: Alaska town sees its last sunset until August
Residents of Utqiagvik, the United States’ northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’
The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is “unbelievably weak”.
US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk ‘very low’
One passenger has tested positive for Andes virus, a rare type of hantavirus, while another is showing mild symptoms, health officials say.
‘Total lack of respect’: Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
