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Nato’s Rutte refuses to criticise US over Hegseth attack on allies

The US defence secretary has announced a review of US forces in Europe and called Nato a ‘paper tiger’

The Independent UK

The Latest: US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait

According to details released by both countries, President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington

The Independent UK

US will review its military presence in Europe, Hegseth tells NATO

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war on…

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‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn,’ Zelenskyy warns after overnight strikes in Russia – as it happened

Ukraine’s president ramps up rhetoric after overnight drone strikes on Russian capital

The Guardian - UK

Pentagon chief urges Europe to take the lead as he pushes a 'NATO 3.0' reboot

U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says America’s European allies must lead their own defense and help turn NATO into a "hard line military alliance."

The Independent UK

US is interested in a Polish offer for a permanent US military base, Polish official says

Poland's deputy defense minister says the U.S. is interested in establishing a permanent military base in Poland

The Independent UK

UK to show ‘strong commitment’ to defence amid Nato chief’s challenge

Mark Rutte has called on Nato allies to ‘present clear, concrete and credible plans’ for how they are raising defence spending to 3.5% of GDP.

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NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is downplaying the impact of the Trump administration's decision to reduce military support for allies

The Independent UK

French riot police now working to stop small boat crossings – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer said the new unit had been deployed as part of a ‘landmark’ deal with France.

Evening Standard

Germany and Poland to sign a new defense deal as balance of power in Europe shifts

Germany and Poland are expected to sign a new defense agreement to strengthen European military cooperation amid tensions with Russia

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on defending Europe in a new era: collaboration is the key

Editorial: The recent abandonment of plans for a Franco-German fighter jet sent a disastrous signal. Strategic autonomy will be jointly achieved or not at all

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s waning influence is apparent at awkward G7 summit

British prime minister was left making small talk unsure if a meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy was going ahead

The Guardian - UK

Tesla Fires, Zelensky, NATO and Deep Skepticism: What Awaits Trump at the G7 Summit This Week

President Donald Trump heads to this week's G7 summit in France facing a packed agenda that includes the war in Ukraine, tensions within NATO, trade disputes and questions about whether his administration's diplomatic push in the Middle East can translate into broader cooperation with America's allies.

Latin Times

Thousands of protesters expected in Geneva ahead of nearby G7 summit

On the eve of the G7 summit in Evian, France, neighbouring Geneva is expecting thousands of protesters to converge on the city on Sunday, under close police surveillance, more than 20 years after the violence that marred the 2003 G8 summit. The "No-G7" coalition of associations, unions, and left-wing groups…

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The Independent UK

EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine next week even as war with Russia drags on

The European Union has agreed to start membership talks with Ukraine next week

The Guardian - UK

Who is Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary replacing John Healey?

Ex-paratrooper described by colleagues as straight shooter has long seemed destined for role but may not get long

The Independent UK

Russia will be ready to attack Nato in three years, says German army chief

European defence chiefs have consistently warned that Putin is a threat to Europe

The Independent UK

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere

NATO’s top military officer is considering new plans to defend Europe if Russia attacks

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The Guardian - UK

As John Healey goes, the political vultures circle Starmer. And so continues our history of PM-icide

A small, eccentric electorate gets to oust the UK’s leaders and then chooses largely inadequate replacements. It’s an absurd process and we’re locked into it again, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

UK defence funding crisis has been a long time coming

John Healey’s complaint is that Starmer sat on this problem for months before making a derisory offer

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on John Healey: the defence secretary’s resignation undermines Labour as well as Keir Starmer

Editorial: The party stalwart’s blistering attack is not just a problem for the prime minister – it makes the task of a successor far harder

The Guardian - UK

The UK defence minister’s shock resignation is a warning for all of Europe

John Healey is right about the risk of wars. But it has become politically treacherous for Nato leaders to borrow for defence, says the European Policy Centre’s Paul Taylor

The Guardian - UK

John Healey quitting defence puts a time bomb under No 10. He is a loyalist: this is no ordinary departure

He served through the eras of Blair, Brown, Miliband and Corbyn in a party that knows and respects him. It will matter that even his patience has run out, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Times of India

UK defence minister John Healey quits, says PM Starmer's plans fail to 'defend' country

In a surprising move on Thursday, UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced his resignation, pointing to inadequate government funding for defence amid escalating global tensions. He stressed the critical need for enhanced resource allocation to maintain military readiness, particularly against the backdrop of intelligence suggesting a potential Russian attack on…

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter in full

In a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, Mr Healey said the Prime Minister had been ‘unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats’

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