UK, France, Germany, and EU Allies Stand with Denmark Against Trump’s Threat to Annex Greenland The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Denmark have jointly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to annex Greenland. The European leaders emphasized that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and NATO territory, insisting that Arctic security must follow international law, collective defense, and respect for sovereignty. They highlighted that unilateral actions by the U.S. could undermine NATO, and stressed that Greenland’s governance is exclusively for Denmark and Greenland to decide. The move comes amid heightened tensions following U.S. actions in Venezuela and growing strategic interest in the Arctic region. #Greenland #Trump #Denmark #EUUnity #ArcticSecurity #NATO #InternationalLaw #Geopolitics #TransatlanticRelations #EuropeNews

🇸🇪 SWEDEN'S GANGS ARE RECRUITING 14-YEAR-OLDS TO THROW GRENADES FOR $4,800 - AND THE LAW CAN'T TOUCH THEM Three Swedish girls - aged 14, 16, and 17 - threw three hand grenades at residential buildings in Gothenburg. One exploded outside an apartment. Two didn't. They got paid 45,000 kronor each. That's $4,800. The 14-year-old organized it. She was recruited online by "SuperMario," a Foxtrot gang member operating from abroad. She recruited the 16-year-old. The 17-year-old carried the grenades in her handbag. They took a train, threw the grenades, went home, and withdrew the cash from ATMs. Police caught them via DNA on the unexploded grenades. All three admitted it. The two older girls are on trial. The 14-year-old? She's below Sweden's age of criminal responsibility. She gets an "evidentiary hearing" and walks. This isn't an isolated incident - it's Swedish gang warfare's new business model. Last year, 280 girls aged 15-17 were charged with murder, manslaughter, or violent crimes. Children as young as 11 are being recruited for contract killings. The going rate for throwing a grenade is 50,000 kronor. For murder, it's 100,000 to 800,000 depending on the target. Sweden has the highest per capita gun violence rate in the EU. Hand grenade attacks are near-daily occurrences - surplus Yugoslav War munitions smuggled from the Balkans. Three criminal networks (Foxtrot, Dalen, Rumba) control nearly half of all gang violence resulting in death or injury. Their leaders? Operating from Turkey, Iran, and Mexico. Rawa "Kurdish Fox" Majid runs Foxtrot from Turkey after being detained and released by Iran. Mossad claims he's working with Iranian intelligence to attack Israeli targets in Stockholm. Mikael "The Greek" Tenezos runs Dalen from Mexico. They recruit children via encrypted apps because Swedish law can't prosecute anyone under 15. The Swedish government just announced they're building special youth prisons for 13- and 14-year-olds. They're lowering the age of criminal responsibility because the legal loophole has turned Sweden's children into the perfect disposable soldiers for transnational crime networks. Police found text conversations between gang handlers and child recruits. "Shooter needed NOW NOW NOW. EVERYTHING READY. Housing, travel, you just have to go. 800,000." Another: "Denmark 500k, head shot 500k, throw a grenade 200k, Sweden murder 100k." Sweden was the low-crime Scandinavian model. Now it has nine times more deadly shootings than Norway, Denmark, and Finland combined. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson admitted his government has "lost control over organised-crime violence." Three teenage girls just got paid to throw grenades at apartment buildings. The youngest one can't be prosecuted. And somewhere abroad, "SuperMario" is still recruiting. Source: Aftonbladet, CBS News, Al Jazeera

Denmark Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s as PM Warns Phones Are ‘Stealing Childhood’ Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has announced plans to ban social media use for children under 15, warning that smartphones and online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.” Speaking at the opening of the Danish parliament on Tuesday, Frederiksen described the internet age as having “unleashed a monster,” citing alarming rates of anxiety, depression, and attention problems among young people. She said many children are exposed to harmful content online and struggle with reading and focus due to excessive screen time. While the specific platforms to be affected were not named, the proposal would cover several major social networks. Parents, however, may be allowed to grant permission for children as young as 13 to use social media. If approved, the ban could take effect as early as next year. Denmark’s move follows similar actions in Australia, which plans to restrict access for under-16s, and Norway, where the government is pushing to raise the minimum age for social media use from 13 to 15 to shield children from “the power of algorithms.”

Wizkid to Headline CANEX 2025 Mega Concert in Algeria Amid ₦6.4bn Pay Rumors Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has been officially confirmed as the headline act for the CANEX 2025 Mega Concert in Algiers, Algeria, taking place on Friday, September 5. The concert is part of the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) 2025, running from September 4–10, a festival that celebrates Africa’s creative industries — from music and fashion to film, literature, and visual arts. Organisers described Wizkid’s inclusion as a huge boost: “Renowned for his infectious Afrobeat rhythms, chart-topping hits, and magnetic stage presence, Wizkid has become one of Africa’s most celebrated music icons.” Social media, however, has been set ablaze with claims that Wizkid will earn up to ₦6.4 billion ($4.2 million) for the performance. While entertainment blogs like @tooxclusive_com and @entdaily001 amplified the buzz, the organisers have not officially confirmed the figure. This wouldn’t be Wizkid’s first big paycheck — from $681,200 at an Indian royal wedding (2018) to $3 million at the AIA Sound Festival in Denmark (2025), and nearly $1 million from his Madison Square Garden show in New York, the star continues to set records. With past performances at the O2 Arena (London) and State Farm Arena (Atlanta) also raking in close to $900,000 each, Wizkid’s CANEX 2025 appearance is shaping up to be another history-making moment.

US Approves $825m Missile Sale To Ukraine The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles and related equipment to Ukraine, worth $825 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed that the deal — funded by Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and a U.S. loan guarantee — is aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s self-defense and regional security capabilities. Congress must still sign off on the transaction before delivery. The move comes as the war enters its third year, with President Trump urging Europe to shoulder more of the financial burden, contrasting the Biden-era $65bn U.S. aid to Kyiv. #UkraineWar #USPolitics #MilitaryAid

Nnamdi Kanu Petitions Trump, AU, Others, Seeks Release From ‘Captivity’. Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the United States President Donald Trump, the African Union, and several foreign missions and international organizations, seeking urgent intervention for his release from what he described as unlawful captivity. In the petition sent to THE WHISTLER on Wednesday dated August 22, 2025, and jointly addressed to the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, European Union, Netherlands, Sweden, Amnesty International, Red Cross, African Union, ECOWAS Court, Kenya, South Africa, Norway, Denmark, Japan, Brazil, Israel, Finland, and Austria, Kanu said he had been condemned to unlawful detention and solitary confinement since June 2021. “I, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, a dual Nigerian-British citizen and Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), write this petition as a captive of the Nigerian State, condemned to unlawful detention and solitary confinement in Nigeria since June 2021. “The Nigerian Supreme Court’s perverse and unconstitutional ruling on December 15, 2023 (Appeal No. SC/CR/136/2022) reversed my lawful discharge and acquittal by the Court of Appeal on October 13, 2022, despite clear jurisdictional nullity and violations of my fundamental rights,” Kanu wrote. He urged the international community to compel the Nigerian government to respect the law. “By this letter, I respectfully implore your urgent intervention to compel the Nigerian government to adhere to its own laws, respect stare decisis, and uphold the constitutional supremacy enshrined in the 1999 Constitution. “The Supreme Court’s lawlessness, compounded by the Court of Appeal’s illegal stay of execution, undermines the rule of law, and I seek your assistance to restore justice,” he added. Kanu recalled that the Court of Appeal discharged and acquitted him on October 13, 2022, ruling that his abduction from Kenya, where he entered as a UK citizen, was unlawful and violated the Extradition Act 2004 and his right to a fair trial. He said the extraordinary rendition constituted a jurisdictional nullity that rendered the Federal High Court proceedings void.

UK, France, Three Others Reject Israel’s Gaza Expansion Plan The UK, France, Denmark, Greece, and Slovenia have condemned Israel’s plan to expand operations in Gaza, warning it violates international humanitarian law and worsens the humanitarian crisis. They urged Israel to reverse the decision, lift aid restrictions, and allow safe humanitarian access, stressing that Hamas must have no future governance role in Gaza but the Palestinian Authority should take a central role. #Gaza #Israel #HumanRights #UN

It was a distinct privilege to receive Her Majesty Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark today at the Aso Villa in Abuja. Together with the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, we welcomed Her Majesty on this important visit to our country. Our conversation was warm, constructive, and forward-looking, grounded in mutual respect and the enduring ties between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Denmark. Her Majesty’s presence here stands as a mark of goodwill, shared values, and a renewed commitment to deeper cooperation across key areas. As a government, we remain committed to partnerships that uplift our people, open new opportunities for prosperity, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. Bola Ahmed Tinubu President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

🇳🇬🐄 Milking Progress: FG to Import Danish Dairy Cattle to Cut $1.5 Billion Import Bill In a bold move to reduce Nigeria’s annual dairy import cost of $1.5 billion, the Federal Government has announced plans to import high-yield dairy cattle from Denmark. The initiative is part of a national strategy to boost local milk production, create jobs in agriculture, and strengthen food security. Officials say the program will support local dairy farmers with improved breeds and sustainable farming practices to reduce reliance on foreign dairy products. #DairyRevolutionNG #MadeInNigeriaMilk #FGDairyPlan #AgricultureForGrowth #FoodSecurity2025 #NaijaFarming