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Months after snubbing Trump’s ‘Operation Epic Fury’, Nato weighs Hormuz mission to protect ships

NATO is considering deploying forces to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz if the blockade persists into July, a move that would significantly alter the alliance's stance on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Growing economic pressure from soaring energy prices is driving this reconsideration, with leaders set to discuss…

The Times of India

NATO jet shoots down what’s believed to be a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Authorities say a Romanian F-16 jet belonging to NATO air policing forces in the Baltics have shot down what is believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia

The Independent UK

Belarus launches joint drills with Russia to practice nuclear weapons use

Belarus says it has launched joint drills with Russia to practice the use of nuclear weapons that Moscow has deployed on the territory of its neighbor and ally

The Independent UK

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Europe's Defense Spending Surge Is Fueling a 50% Price Spike on Military Gear — and the Problem Is Getting Worse

European nations face military gear price increases of more than 50% in two years as NATO allies race to rearm, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur warned Saturday at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn. The surge is exposing a painful paradox: the more Europe tries to defend itself, the more…

International Business Times

Pentagon Officials Blindsided by Hegseth's Poland Troop Halt: 'We Had No Idea This Was Going to Happen'

The decision comes just weeks after the Pentagon announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, fueling broader concerns among NATO allies

Latin Times

German chancellor Merz advises young people against living in US amid Trump row

Merz previously angered President Trump last month by suggesting the US was being humiliated in the Iran war

The Independent UK

Ukraine ‘entirely justified’ to plan strikes against Russian energy and military targets after Kyiv attacks, Zelenskyy says – as it happpened

Zelenskyy accused Russia of committing war crimes after latest strikes on Ukraine killed at least 24

The Guardian - UK

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Refusal by allies to back US in war against Iran ‘unconscionable’, says Hegseth

The White House has singled out the UK for criticism in the past over its reluctance to be drawn into the Middle East conflict

Evening Standard

The US has lost the reputation war — to Russia and China

A new global survey reveals a significant drop in America's international image under President Trump, now trailing behind Russia and China. Concerns over his foreign policy, tariffs, and military actions have unsettled allies and created global unease. This decline marks the second consecutive year of falling perceptions for the US.

The Times of India

NATO allies' war game tests response to Russia and to US support

A war game scenario by NATO allies involves Sweden facing a threat and Ukraine on hand to advise on drone warfare

The Independent UK

Europe Wants More Control Over Its Own Defence After Trump-Era Tensions Shook Trust in Washington

Europe is increasingly advocating for military independence as tensions with the US over NATO commitments grow. Spain's Foreign Minister emphasizes the need for EU defense autonomy.

International Business Times UK

Yes, Europe’s leaders are finally standing up to Trump. Here’s why

Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the US president was not a solo run. It was born of the realisation that US leverage has slipped, says political analyst Mujtaba Rahman

The Guardian - UK

Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future

With Trump wavering on Nato and war in Ukraine, Europe is scrambling to spend billions on weapons such as drones

The Guardian - UK

Polish President Says The Country Could Host The Troops The U.S. Pulled From Germany

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vowed to lobby U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to get the country to host the troops Washington pulled from Germany.

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Trump’s tantrums over Nato are prompting European leaders to think the unthinkable

Europeans must urgently seek to close their security gaps in case Russia attacks – and the US refuses to defend its allies, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Independent UK

Nato fighter jets scrambled as drones from Russia crashed into oil storage facility

Firefighters extinguished a smouldering area of around 30 square metres in one of the tanks

Evening Standard

UK’s largest warship sets sail for Nordic waters

HMS Prince of Wales is travelling to Norway for a series of training exercises.

The Independent UK

France moves nuclear-powered carrier toward Hormuz in potential mission, as Trump pauses US effort

The French armed forces say that France’s aircraft carrier strike group is moving south of the Suez Canal and into the Red Sea in preparation for a potential future mission as part of a French-British plan for the Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

Missing US soldier jumped into the ocean to rescue friend who fell in

Search continues for service members lost at sea off Morocco after climbing clifftop to watch sunset during down time from participation in major training exercise

The Guardian - UK

Why Friedrich Merz decided to risk Donald Trump’s wrath

Trump’s retribution is painful for Germany and Nato, but Merz is not backing down. He knows the status quo is untenable, says Jörg Lau, international correspondent for Die Zeit

International Business Times UK

Trump Turned to China for Hormuz Help After NATO Allies Flatly Refused to Get Involved

The US seeks China's help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after NATO allies refuse involvement, highlighting contradictions in Trump's foreign policy amid ongoing trade tensions with Beijing.

The Times of India

UK troops head to Russia’s doorstep: NATO war games ramp up amid rising tensions in Estonia and Latvia

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland are preparing to deploy to the Baltic states for Exercise Spring Storm, one of the largest multinational military drills NATO will conduct this year. Before flying out the troops spent weeks completing a demanding preparatory exercise called Black Cyclone…

The Guardian - UK

Europe will not submit to an ‘insular and brutal world’, says Carney

Meeting of European Political Community comes amid renewed doubts about the US commitment to Nato

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer warns of ‘tension’ between Trump and Europe at Armenian summit

The Prime Minister, who is pushing for closer UK-EU ties, called for unity among European countries.

Radio France Internationale

Canada joins European summit in Armenia as leaders confront security challenges

European leaders are gathering in the Armenian capital Yerevan, alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, seeking to steady their footing in an increasingly fraught geopolitical landscape shaped in no small part by an unpredictable White House.

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