King Charles has saved the special relationship – for now The king charmed Americans – including the president – while artfully asserting his views on climate and executive power The Guardian - US · May 1
'Why shouldn’t I?': Trump escalates pressure on Nato allies, signals troop cuts in Italy, Spain over Iran conflict President Trump is considering reducing US troop presence in Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support for the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz efforts. This move signals a widening rift with European allies over military objectives and burden-sharing within Nato. The Times of India · May 1
Trump tells Merz to ‘fix his broken country’ in new attack on German chancellor US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a ‘possible reduction’ in US troops in Germany The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Why does the US have military bases in Germany? Trump is withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 US personnel based in Germany. But why are they there in the first place? The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
British Navy and UK Form Alliance with 9 Other European Countries as Maritime Tensions with Russia Rise The British Navy and UK form a new alliance with nine other European nations to counter Russian aggression. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
Royal recruits boost volunteers as the Netherlands builds up its military reservists The Dutch military is looking to more than double the number of volunteer reservists in its ranks as it boosts recruitment to tackle new threats The Independent UK · Apr 30
Trump threatens to reduce troop numbers in Germany amid growing row with Nato allies US president’s threat comes after Germany’s Friedrich Merz suggests Trump team is being outplayed in its negotiations with Iran The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war. Radio France Internationale · Apr 29
King would have probably helped with military strikes against Iran, says Trump The president has repeatedly lambasted the UK for failing to join attacks on Tehran and branded Sir Keir Starmer weak and indecisive Evening Standard · Apr 29
The royal mission for peace and stability is far from complete THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The King’s speech displayed the monarchy’s true purpose – and its power – but there is much to be done to repair the ‘special relationship’ The Independent UK · Apr 29
Historic King's Speech to Congress Unpacks 'Not So Subtle' Messaging on Global Security and American Political Stability King Charles III has addressed a joint meeting of the US Congress, using his historic speech to highlight the importance of NATO, climate action, and checks and balances on executive power. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Beckham praises King’s ‘powerful words’ after US state visit speeches The monarch delivered two addresses in Washington DC, with former footballer Sir David Beckham saying he showed ‘remarkable elegance and humour’. Evening Standard · Apr 29
Britain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to Nato Royal Navy chief says unified naval force will deter future Russian threats from the ‘open sea border’ to the north The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
The little-known clause that Europe’s security may now depend on Article 42.7 had languished in obscurity for decades – until Donald Trump began casting doubt on US commitment to Nato The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit Remarks marking the 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’
The Times of India · Apr 28 ‘Go back to England’: Argentina’s vice president tells Falkland residents after report of US ‘review’ Tensions over the Falkland Islands have intensified after Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarruel said residents of the disputed territory should “go back to England”.
International Business Times · Apr 27 Europe And Asia Drive Global Military Spending To Record $2.9T Amid Worldwide Rearmament Global military spending surged to a record $2.887 trillion in 2025, marking the eleventh consecutive year of growth.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich Merz German chancellor suggests Trump administration is being outwitted at negotiating table by Tehran
Evening Standard · Apr 26 Island of Ireland in ‘absolutely critical position’ amid tensions with Russia Brigadier Piers Ashfield was speaking as the RAF brought a P-8 Poseidon to Northern Ireland for a joint exercise with the Coastguard and RNLI.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 26 Turkey steps up as Europe's indispensable and uncomfortable defence partner Europe is turning to Turkey to fill the security vacuum left by an increasingly unreliable United States. But as Nato's secretary-general was praising Ankara's growing military role this week, the European Commission president was placing Turkey in the same bracket as China and Russia. The contradiction points to a dilemma…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25 Macron says EU’s mutual defence clause ‘not just words’ French president cites joint military aid to Cyprus as proof of Europe’s ability to defend itself during trip to Athens
The Independent UK · Apr 25 Leaders of France and Greece say the EU's defense splurge is no alternative to the NATO alliance The president of France says the European Union’s ongoing push to bolster its own defensive capabilities isn’t intended to spawn an alternative to the NATO alliance but to answer a long-standing U.S. call for the continent to take charge of its own security
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25 RAF Typhoons scrambled in response to Russian drone threat near Nato airspace Overnight incident in Romania did not lead to hostilities as potential target stayed within Ukrainian airspace
The Times of India · Apr 25 ‘Sovereignty rests with UK’: Starmer govt rejects report of possible US ‘review’ on Falklands The UK government has firmly asserted that sovereignty over the Falkland Islands “rests with the UK”, pushing back against reports that the United States could reconsider its stance on the disputed territory.
The Independent UK · Apr 25 EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones Top European Union officials say the bloc is looking into funding alternative energy infrastructure in the Middle East that would circumvent conflict hot spots like the Strait of Hormuz