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Rosindell Defects to Reform UK as Europe Rejects Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats; Portugal Populists Loom, Ethereum Staking Surges, NHS Nurses Win Tribunal, US Denies NATO-or-Greenland Choice, NH Bishop Warns of Persecution

GB News viewers respond to Andrew Rosindell joining Reform UK

GB News viewers discussed former Conservative minister Andrew Rosindell’s move to Reform UK, with one caller saying the party needs experienced figures but also supporting a planned cutoff on further Tory defections after May.

Europe warns of a “dangerous downward spiral” after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Europe warned of a “dangerous downward spiral” after President Trump threatened a 10% tariff on eight European countries that oppose American control of Greenland, with the targeted nations condemning the move.

Danish Prime Minister Says Europe Will Not Yield to Pressure After Trump Threatens Greenland

Denmark’s prime minister said Europe will not be blackmailed following threats from President Trump linked to his plans to take control of Greenland. Trump has warned he could impose tariffs on countries that oppose the move.

Darlington nurses say they feel vindicated after tribunal ruling against NHS trust over changing-room dispute

Two nurses involved in an employment tribunal case against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust said they felt “vindicated” after a ruling linked to a dispute over a transgender colleague’s access to female changing rooms. The nurses described distress among staff, said managers urged them to be “educated” on trans issues, and claimed the trust failed to provide adequate alternative facilities while spending heavily on litigation. They also said they received no apology or contact after the decision, alleged limited union support, and called for public-sector policies on single-sex spaces to be changed; the trust said it is reviewing the judgment.

Scott Bessent Rejects Framing That the U.S. Must Choose Between NATO and Greenland

Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed back on host Kristen Welker’s question suggesting the U.S. must prioritize either NATO or Greenland for national security, calling it a false choice. He said the U.S. will remain in NATO but argued European allies rely heavily on U.S. defense spending and are only now increasing contributions, which he credited to President Donald Trump’s pressure. Bessent also defended Trump’s interest in Greenland as part of protecting Western Hemisphere security amid concerns about Russia and China, while insisting Trump does not want the U.S. drawn into new wars.

Portugal’s presidential election could deliver another win for European populists

Portugal holds its presidential election on Sunday with a record 11 candidates. A leading populist contender could secure a breakthrough, adding momentum to the far-right’s growing influence across Europe.

Conservative Shadow Minister Andrew Rosindell Joins Reform UK

Andrew Rosindell, the Conservative MP for Romford and a shadow Foreign Office minister, has announced that he is leaving the Conservative Party to join Reform UK. He confirmed the move on X, and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage welcomed him, saying Rosindell was driven by anger at what he described as Conservative “lies and hypocrisy” over the Chagos Islands.

Ethereum validator exit queue falls to zero as staking demand rises

Ethereum’s validator exit queue has dropped to zero, indicating fewer validators are leaving and reducing potential sell-side pressure. At the same time, the staking entry queue has climbed to about 2.6 million ETH, pushing estimated wait times to roughly 45 days while exits are processed within minutes. Analysts cite rising institutional participation and staking yields near 2.8% as drivers, with data showing around 36.1 million ETH staked (about 29% of supply) and more than 46.5% of ETH held in the proof-of-stake deposit contract.

New Hampshire Episcopal bishop urges clergy to prepare for possible persecution

A New Hampshire Episcopal bishop told clergy to finalize their wills and get their affairs in order, warning that they should be ready for what he described as a “new era of martyrdom.”

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