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Five graphics that show Greenland’s importance to Trump Its entire population would fit in a large sports stadium but Greenland’s current presence on the geopolitical stage is huge. DW takes a look at the reasons it's so coveted — from natural resources to climate change. Uganda's election ends with another term for Museveni Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the presidential election, extending his rule beyond four decades. Meanwhile, the opposition candidate has reportedly gone into hiding. 'Hands off Greenland' protests draws thousands in Denmark Organizers have called on Danish and Greenlandic residents to join marches and rallies against US President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland. EU and Mercosur countries to sign landmark free trade deal The agreement took 25 years to negotiate and will create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The trade deal will be signed, despite opposition from some European farmers. How are ICE agents recruited, and who are they? Donald Trump's second presidential term has seen a rapid rise in the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. But who are these people, and where is the US government finding them? Syrian army enters areas east of Aleppo as Kurds withdraw The Syrian army announced that it had taken control of Deir Hafer, a town previously under Kurdish control located east of Aleppo. 'Not just trade': The EU-Mercosur megadeal As the EU's share of the global market slips, the Mercosur deal could unlock access to critical raw materials. It's also indicative of a wider EU economic pivot. US issues 'military activity' flight advisory over Latin America The warnings come as Trump has suggested possible military strikes against drug cartel targets in Mexico. However, Mexican authorities said the US advisory has no operational implications for Mexico. Cyprus: Small and divided but with grand plans for the EU One of the smallest members of the EU now holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. The Cypriot government wants to promote European autonomy over the next six months. Uganda election: Museveni takes early lead Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni holds a strong lead in early results, while his challenger Bobi Wine says security forces have effectively confined him to his home. Can South Korea turn the page with Yoon Suk Yeol in prison? Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in the first criminal case linked to his shock declaration of martial law. Many Koreans seem eager to put the crisis behind them. Torture, false arrests: Ukrainian women in Russian prisons Some 20,000 Ukrainian civilians are in Russian prisons and rights activists say more than 2,000 are female. Some of the women who have managed to get out jail are now speaking out about what they experienced there. India: Security, terrorism laws used to silence dissent Under India's controversial anti-terror law, UAPA, a suspect can spend years in jail without trial if the accusations against them seem true. Meanwhile Indian courts are also expanding the definition of terrorism.