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UK’s armed forces are in a sad state – and they have only themselves to blame

The MoD shows little sign of learning from its mistakes – no wonder the Treasury is reluctant to agree to its demands

The Guardian - UK

Espionage, sabotage, attacks: German intelligence agency sends warning to defence industry

In March, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is said to have approached the defence industry to press for stricter security standards.

Euronews

Keir Starmer Accused of Leaving UK 'In Peril' as NATO Chief Slams Treasury 'Vandalism'

Lord George Robertson's stark warning that Britain is 'not safe' under current spending plans has opened a bruising argument over Keir Starmer's defence priorities and the UK's readiness for war, from welfare budgets to NATO commitments.

International Business Times UK

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Secretive Bilderberg group just met – but who knows what global elite said?

This year’s conference had plenty of newsworthy aspects, but it’s a mystery why the press fails to talk about it

The Guardian - US

Lord Robertson might not be a household name, but his damning indictment will set alarm bells ringing in No 10

NEWS ANALYSIS: The ex-Nato secretary general almost never speaks out publicly, which makes his intervention over Keir Starmer’s failure to make decisions on defence all the more impactful, writes political editor David Maddox

The Independent UK

Starmer accused of ‘corrosive complacency’ over UK’s defence spending

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The Independent UK

Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain suspended

Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home

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Former defence secretaries back ex-Nato chief’s warning that PM’s ‘complacency’ on defence putting UK ‘in peril’

In a damning assessment of the PM’s military strategy, the Labour peer and former defence secretary will warn: ‘We are underprepared. We are underinsured. We are under attack. We are not safe’

The Independent UK

Former Nato chief aims broadside at Government over defence funding

Lord George Robertson will warn that Britain’s ‘national security and safety is in peril’.

Evening Standard

Mass drone warfare is Europe’s rising security threat

France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400 per cent before 2030. The move joins Germany’s decision to invest €10 billion in military drones and Poland’s recent “drone revolution” initiative.

Euronews

Battlefield 6 launches new Operation Augur mode as Season 2 enters final phase

A thrilling mode that spans two big maps.

Dot Esports

Starmer’s ‘corrosive complacency’ on defence has put UK in peril, says ex-Nato chief

George Robertson says Iran war should be wake-up call to address military underfunding in scathing remarks

The Guardian - UK

In both Hungary and Britain, the EU is back in fashion

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In Budapest, the ousting of pro-Russia Viktor Orban is seismic – but Keir Starmer’s push for a closer relationship with the continent could be just as consequential

The Independent UK

Trump badly needs a way out of this war. Right now, that’s everyone’s problem

The looming shortage of medicines and fertiliser is only going to get worse with the latest US blockade. Europe and the UK need to step up diplomatically, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Why 'Paddington politics' won't work for the Green Party

The Zackwave could dwarf the Boriswave if it were actually implemented, writes Melanie McDonagh

The Independent UK

US blockades Iranian ports as Nato refuses to join

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International Business Times

U.S. NATO Allies Won't Join Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz As Alliance Tensions Continue

Two key NATO members said they won't join the U.S.'s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions between Washington and several members of the alliance continues.

International Business Times UK

Trump Is Threatening to Quit NATO for Abandoning Him in a War He Started Without Telling Them

Trump's remarks about leaving NATO have reignited global concern over alliance stability, raising questions about US leadership, security commitments, and the future of collective defence.

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Euronews

Newsletter: Cautious optimism in Brussels as Orbán ousted in landslide Hungarian opposition win

Péter Magyar's stunning electoral win is instilling hope that critical EU support to Ukraine blocked by the Orbán government could be unlocked. But officials also warn the new government faces a huge challenge in undoing democratic backsliding and tapping into frozen EU funds.

International Business Times UK

Trump Threatened to Cut Off Spain — Its PM Flew Straight to Beijing and Signed Deals With Xi Jinping

In a strategic pivot, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez strengthens ties with China, signing cooperation agreements amid tensions with the U.S.

The Conversation

Guns over people: Rising military spending is eroding quality of life around the world

As Canada celebrates meeting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) target of spending two per cent of GDP on defence, it’s important to remember this spending isn’t counted within the concept of what’s known as social GDP, an alternative metric focused on measuring a nation’s social development, well-being and sustainability…

The Guardian - UK

Protocol be damned: here’s what King Charles should say on his visit to the US

The king has the chance to offer some tough love. Perhaps he could start with a speech to Congress about the Trump administration’s reckless trajectory, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Independent UK

‘It’s time for China and India to really start providing foreign aid’

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: In a wide-ranging interview, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council also warns that potential plans by Nato nations to boost military spending to five per cent of GDP are a ‘major strategic mistake’

The Guardian - UK

Bunker busters and a Burger King: a visual guide to US military bases on British soil

War with Iran has brought 15 American sites across the UK countryside firmly into the spotlight

Euronews

Viktor Orbán: From student dissident to Europe's most polarising leader

Viktor Orbán rose from liberal student activist to a self-professed illiberal, reshaping Hungary’s rule, foreign policy and relations with the EU and Russia.

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