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Defence spending hike a sign ‘Europe can awaken from long slumber’, says Rubio

The top diplomat highlighted the importance of the transatlantic alliance despite strains on ‘the bonds of affection’.

Evening Standard · 8h ago

US top diplomat Rubio says West must choose ‘national power’ or decline

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a combative defence of Washington’s right to wield its “national power” in Athens on Wednesday, while urging Europe to “awaken from its long slumber”.

Radio France Internationale · 10h ago

Rubio in Athens urges Europe to shoulder more of its defence burden

The US secretary of state held talks on energy, military cooperation and regional security, pointing to Greece as an example of higher defence spending. The agenda also included LNG, F-35s, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · 10h ago

Donald Trump’s legal team object to revealing financial records in $10bn BBC defamation fight

The broadcaster’s lawyers dismissed claims of a ‘fishing expedition’, saying the details are needed to assess the president’s claim.

Evening Standard · Jun 5

Trump names inexperienced ally Bill Pulte as intelligence chief

Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday, while allowing him to keep his housing and mortgage oversight roles.

France 24 · Jun 2

Underwhelming summit outcome in China brings Trump back to reality

After raising high expectations ahead of his trip to Beijing, the U.S president leaves with little to show for it, disappointing investors. On key flashpoints such as Iran and Taiwan, China didn't give any ground.

Euronews · May 15

Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs.

Euronews · Mar 18

What was Canada’s digital tax that Trump threatened trade talks over?

Canadian PM Mark Carney said on Sunday he and President Donald Trump had agreed to resume trade negotiations.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2025

G7 leaders call for de-escalation in Middle East as Trump leaves summit

The group said they ‘affirmed’ Israel’s right to defend itself in the wake of missile strikes.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Donald Trump repeats call for Russia to be readmitted at G7 summit in Canada

US president said Ukraine war would not have happened if Moscow had not been thrown out in 2014 over Crimea

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025