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Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis
The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war
April 03, 2026NATO
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April 07, 2026
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France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion
France plans to add a further 36 billion euros ($39 billion) to its defence spending between now and 2030 under an updated military planning law that expands
April 08, 2026
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Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate
Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the
April 08, 2026
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Portugal, unlike Spain, rejects separate European army
Portugal is against the creation of a separate European army and instead backs strengthening and modernising its armed forces within the U.S.-led NATO
April 15, 2026
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Serbia's president tells military to create units armed with attack drones
The Serbian army should create units with attack drones, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday, as the Balkan country seeks to modernise its armed forces from its
April 15, 2026
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Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2
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April 15, 2026
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NATO on track to fund Ukraine defence aid despite burden-sharing gaps, Rutte says
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed optimism Wednesday that the alliance would successfully fund defence aid to Ukraine through the Prioritised Ukraine
April 15, 2026
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems
April 15, 2026
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'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called on NATO allies to stand together to defend international law as he pushed back against U.S.
April 09, 2026
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Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says
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April 10, 2026
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UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables
Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines that spent more than a month in and
April 09, 2026
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NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S.
April 09, 2026
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UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO
British defence minister John Healey said on Friday that the United States is "absolutely locked" into NATO. A Reuters report on Thursday said U.S.
April 10, 2026
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Details of U.S. troops based in Europe as Trump mulls removing some
U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed with his advisers the option of removing some U.S. troops from Europe, a senior White House official told Reuters on Thursday.
April 10, 2026
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UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to
April 10, 2026
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Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky
NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers
April 10, 2026
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Ukraine can play useful role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain says
Ukraine can play a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain's armed services minister said, praising its drone technology
April 11, 2026
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NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iranian port blockade
NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in U.S.
April 13, 2026
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Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte
President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a private meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday
April 08, 2026
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Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says an upcoming election against pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a “referendum” on Hungary’s future
April 03, 2026
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US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war
April 01, 2026
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Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused
President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies
April 01, 2026
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Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help
Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help
April 01, 2026
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Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks diplomatic efforts as regional war rages
Turkey’s foreign minister says diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran is stalled, but he thinks quiet back-channel talks remain possible
March 15, 2026
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Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
March 06, 2026
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Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy
March 02, 2026
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Zelensky pleads to Trump: ‘Stay on our side’
Zelensky pleads to Trump: ‘Stay on our side’
February 23, 2026
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5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defenses
Five big European military powers have launched a joint effort to build cheap drone defenses and autonomous drones, using Ukraine’s battlefield expertise
February 20, 2026
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Two top European commanders warn ‘hard choices’ needed from public on arms spending to deter Russia
Two top European commanders warn ‘hard choices’ needed from public on arms spending to deter Russia
February 16, 2026
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Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’
Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’
February 13, 2026
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US allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back
European allies at NATO are brushing aside concerns that the United States has stepped back from its leadership role at the alliance
February 12, 2026
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Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference this week
February 12, 2026
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NATO launches Arctic Sentry military effort in seeking to move on from Greenland dispute
NATO has launched a new military effort called Arctic Sentry to boost security in the High North
February 11, 2026
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Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn
Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn
February 10, 2026
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France and Canada open consulates in Greenland amid Trump threats
France and Canada open consulates in Greenland amid Trump threats
February 06, 2026
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The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century
February 04, 2026
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Analysis: Trump’s team almost never backs down from its false claims. This past week has been different
Analysis: Trump’s team almost never backs down from its false claims. This past week has been different
January 28, 2026
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German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the European Union can be an “alternative to imperialism and autocracy” and can forge deals with like-minded partners in a world of increasing great power rivalry
January 29, 2026
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Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther
Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther
January 29, 2026
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NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US
NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US
January 26, 2026
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NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insists Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. military support
January 26, 2026
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Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump
European leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they're increasingly willing to say “no” to his demands
January 25, 2026
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Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan
Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan
January 24, 2026
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Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments
U.S. President Donald Trump has heaped praise on British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan
January 24, 2026
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The Latest: Global leaders say world economy shows resilience
Leaders at the World Economic Forum urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality
January 23, 2026
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UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan
January 23, 2026
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Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan
Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan
January 23, 2026
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The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis
Vice President JD Vance says the Insurrection Act won’t be needed “right now” in Minneapolis after meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city, which has emerged as a national focal point in the clash over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
January 22, 2026