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Greenland is a self-governing territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, a NATO member that controls the island’s security policy. Its position as a natural barrier between Russia and North America makes it important for the U.S. and President Trump, which has only one active base on the island.

The Danish Armed Forces take WSJ inside its operation as it sets out to prove to the U.S. and Russia that it is capable of defending Greenland. We gained rare access to Denmark’s operations in the vast Arctic landscape: in the air, on land and at sea.

Chapters:
0:00 Inside a military helicopter in Greenland
0:48 NATO’s frontline in the sea
2:24 Land forces
4:55 Trump’s pledge to take Greenland
6:03 Remote logistics hub

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WSJ Economics Reporter Konrad Putzier explains how the 2025 government shutdown is adding more uncertainty to an already fragile U.S. economy.

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Russian drones, jet fighters and other aircraft have increasingly intruded into NATO airspace. In recent months, Russian drones flew deep into Poland, warplanes violated Estonia’s airspace for 12 minutes and Denmark spotted unidentified drones over its main air force base. President Trump has said that European members of NATO should respond with force.

WSJ analyzes how Russia is pushing NATO’s boundaries and the bloc’s strategic options to respond.

Chapters:
0:00 Russia pushing NATO’s boundaries
0:28 Timeline of events
2:19 NATO’s response
4:17 What’s next?

News Explainers
Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.

#Russia #NATO #WSJ

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WSJ’s Natalie Andrews breaks down the political maneuvering between Republicans and Democrats as the government shutdown enters its second day.

#wsj #news #shutdown

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WSJ’s Damian Paletta explains what’s at stake in the first shutdown of the U.S. federal government in seven years.

#wsj #trump #shutdown

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered top generals and admirals around the world to gather in Quantico, Va., where he announced new military standards.

#wsj #trump #military

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A new Gaza peace plan requires Hamas to disarm and free remaining hostages. With Israel and Arab nations on board, WSJ’s Shayndi Raice explains how the deal now hinges on Hamas.

#Israel #Hamas #Shorts

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Ukraine has unveiled a new FP-5 cruise missile, nicknamed ‘Flamingo,’ and its manufacturer claims it can strike 1,800 miles into Russia. This would allow Ukraine to hit targets deep inside of Russia like military facilities and oil and gas industries, which help fund its war. Kyiv’s new missile has a 20-foot wing span and can carry a one-ton warhead. For comparison, the U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missile has a wing span of under 9 feet.

WSJ breaks down what we know about the new weapon and how it could be used against Moscow.

Chapters:
0:00 Ukraine’s new missile
0:31 Flamingo vs. Tomahawk
1:58 How Ukraine could use it
4:17 The drawbacks

Equipped
Equipped examines military innovation and tactics emerging around the world, breaking down the tech behind the weaponry and its potential impact.

#Ukraine #Russia #WSJ

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The DOJ charges former FBI director James Comey with making false statements and obstruction under pressure from President Trump. WSJ’s Annie Linskey explains what happens now.

#Comey #Trump #Shorts

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Pastor Doug Wilson is one of the most prominent advocates for Christian nationalism, the controversial movement to merge church and state. Wilson has spoken at the National Conservatism Conference and opened a branch of his church in Washington D.C., where one of his congregants is Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. But many worry his fringe ideologies are a threat to Democracy.

WSJ’s Aaron Zitner sits down with him to discuss his growing influence under President Trump.

Chapters:
0:00 Wilson’s rise
1:06 Christian nationalism and its beliefs
4:05 Threat to Democracy
5:06 Proximity to power and Trump’s second term
6:25 Criticism

#Trump #Religion #WSJ

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Diamonds grown in a lab aren’t just for jewelry; the fundamental technology is a rapidly advancing field with much broader applications. WSJ goes inside the global innovation center at Element Six, one of the world’s leading synthetic diamond labs, which grows diamonds for a wide and rapidly increasing range of uses — from drill bits to medical equipment and laser components. One day, its diamonds could even be used in semiconductors, but getting there will take some significant advances.

Chapters:
0:00 Synthetic diamonds
0:44 Synthesis
3:06 Diamond structure and applications
4:28 How defects can be used

Tech Behind
'The Tech Behind' explores the amazing engineering, computing, science and algorithms that power our favorite tech.

#Diamonds #Semiconductors #WSJ

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President Trump surprised the world when he said the U.S. was trying to regain some control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Here’s a look at the base’s strategic location.

#Trump #Afghanistan #Shorts

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