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US says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as Europe rejects threats
White House says Trump is discussing options to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of the US military.

UK Fossil Fuel Power Use Rises, Testing 2030 Clean Grid Plan
Britain increased the share of electricity generated from fossil fuels last year for the first time in four years, a reversal that highlights the challenges facing the government’s plan to run a clean power system by 2030.

Chevron and Quantum Energy to Bid for Lukoil Assets, FT Says
Chevron Corp. and private equity group Quantum Energy Partners will join forces to buy the international assets of sanctioned Russian oil company Lukoil PJSC, according to the Financial Times.

Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test
Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.

Czech Premier Signals Ammunition Program for Ukraine Will Go On
Prime Minister Andrej Babis said the Czech-led effort to supply Ukraine with ammunition may continue, shifting away from his earlier critical stance of the project.

Samsung Warns of Price Hikes as Memory Costs Rise
Samsung’s new products at CES have generated fresh buzz, but President Wonjin Lee sounded the alarm: memory-chip shortages could drive price hikes across the electronics industry. Lee exclusively spoke with Bloomberg’s Shery Ahn on the sidelines of CES in Las Vegas. (Source: Bloomberg)