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Denmark records highest number of antisemitic incidents since WWII, part of a grim European trend

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

Henri Goldstein, the head of the Scandinavian country's small Jewish Community said there had been violent escalation, not least fueled by the uncontrolled spread of hatred on social media.

Frederik X proclaimed king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

Denmark’s prime minister proclaimed Frederik X as king on Sunday after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, with massive crowds turning out to rejoice in the throne passing from a beloved monarch to her popular son.

U.S. gives OK for Denmark, Netherlands to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

By Samya Kullab, Mike Corder, Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

Officials have previously said that Ukrainian pilots will need six to eight months of training on the F-16s.

Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard wins Tour de France for 2nd year in a row

By Associated Press

Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France for a second straight year as cycling’s most storied race finished Sunday on the famed Champs-Élysées.

Protesters attempt to storm Baghdad's Green Zone over Quran burning in Denmark

By Ali Jabar, Jari Tanner, Associated Press

Tensions flared again in Iraq on Saturday over a series of recent protests in Europe involving the desecration of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, which sparked a debate over the balance between freedom of speech and religious sensitivities.

WATCH: Biden praises Denmark for 'standing up' for Ukraine amid Russian invasion

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Both Britain and Denmark are playing a pivotal role in the nascent joint international plan that Biden recently endorsed after months of resisting calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for U.S. aircraft.

WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden hosts Danish prime minister

By News Desk and Associated Press

Their meeting focused on supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russia and "designed to help strengthen the deep and enduring ties between the United States and Denmark," said Kirby.

Greenland unveils draft constitution in push for complete independence from Danish control

By Malcolm Brabant

After six years of work, the world’s biggest island has finally unveiled a draft of its constitution. Greenland gained autonomy from Denmark in 1979, but the former colonial power still has control of the island’s most important affairs. As special…

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In Denmark, who should do the work of school integration?

By Emma Davis, The Hechinger Report

Fearing “parallel societies,” authorities tell schools with high numbers of students from immigrant backgrounds to enroll more ethnic Danes -- or risk shutdown.

Danish leader quits in bid to form broader coalition despite party win

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

In theory, the Social Democratic leader could have stayed in power as head of a minority government. But she said she would stick to campaign promises to try to form a broader coalition with parties on the center-right.