Alabama launches probe into OpenAI after Hugging Face breach
French has become a sticking point in the Canada-US trade dispute. Here’s why
Australia central bank debated rate hike in August, with board divided
Zandalasini scores 18 as the Valkyries beat the Lynx for 1st time in franchise history, 80-66
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Ketel Marte could return to Diamondbacks roughly 2 weeks after strange disappearance
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Trump mused about cutting troops in Europe by a third to send a message to NATO
Trump mused about cutting troops in Europe by a third to send a message to NATO
July 07, 2026NATO
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France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say
France is open to a possible sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defence system to Turkey after years of
July 06, 2026
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NATO defence push already strains Europe's budgets
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will insist at this week's alliance summit that member states are keeping their promise to boost defence spending.
July 06, 2026
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Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa while attending the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey
July 06, 2026
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NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing
Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance
July 05, 2026
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In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push
Germany does not have to shy away from talking up its record on defence spending, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, when
July 03, 2026
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NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says
NATO leaders including U.S.
July 03, 2026
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NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment
NATO’s top commander says European allies have mostly filled gaps left by the U.S. reducing its military contributions to the organization's crisis plans
July 03, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
NATO plans to replace AWACS with Saab GlobalEye jets, sources say
NATO plans to replace its ageing fleet of U.S.-built AWACS surveillance aircraft with a Swedish alternative, four sources told Reuters
July 02, 2026
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NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with U.S.
July 03, 2026
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Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit
Canada is aiming to announce around 10 founding nations for a global defence bank at next week's NATO summit in Turkey
July 02, 2026
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NATO allies have grown silent on rights concerns in Turkey
Five years ago, the West risked a full-blown diplomatic crisis with NATO ally Turkey when 10 ambassadors called for the release of a man they saw as a
July 01, 2026
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NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington
The warning came booming over the airwaves, in
June 30, 2026
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UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough
Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones
June 30, 2026
Europe
Europe rethinks how it fights war as Russian threat looms
European allies need to overhaul their war-fighting capabilities for a new era of combat, senior military officials from the region said, while warning
June 29, 2026
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Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deep
Seething over Ukrainian drone strikes and angered by what they see as a failed U.S. promise to broker an end to the war on favourable terms, Russian
June 26, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
NATO allies promised Trump they’d secure the Arctic; they've got work to do
During a frozen morning in Arctic Norway, a group of British and Norwegian soldiers padded softly
June 26, 2026
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US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns
President Donald Trump’s administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of jet engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey,
June 26, 2026
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The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff
President Donald Trump is on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday for a campaign-style rally that he hopes gets Americans excited about his presidency and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations
June 24, 2026
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Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease NATO tensions with Trump over Iran
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, using a mix of flattery and
June 24, 2026
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Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets
U.S.
June 25, 2026
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Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies
Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies
June 25, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Czech constitutional court orders government to let president attend NATO summit
The Czech Constitutional Court ordered the government on Wednesday to allow President Petr Pavel to attend the NATO summit in Turkey next month, issuing an injunction in
June 24, 2026
Europe|World
Former Dutch defence minister to lead EU diplomatic service
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday named a former Dutch defence minister and France’s ambassador to NATO to top posts in the EU diplomatic
June 24, 2026
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EU membership not the answer for Iceland, opposition leader says
Iceland's main opposition leader said European Union membership would not fix the country's economic problems or strengthen its security, making the
June 24, 2026
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Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says
The Czech Republic will not meet NATO's minimum defence spending target again this year, but will aim to meet it from 2027, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Friday.
June 19, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe
June 18, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Allies announce $1 billion for Ukraine weapons package under PURL, Kyiv's defence minister says
Ukraine's allies have announced contributions to NATO's Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List programme for $1 billion at a meeting of the Ukraine
June 18, 2026
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Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says
Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said on
June 18, 2026
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Pentagon open to Poland's offer to host permanent U.S. base, Polish minister says
The U.S.
June 18, 2026
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Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies
Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies
June 18, 2026
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Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe, scorns some allies
U.S.
June 18, 2026
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Lithuania's new coalition seeks long-term US military presence
Lithuania's reshuffled government will aim to secure a long-term presence of U.S. military units in the NATO country, which borders both Russia and Belarus, a coalition
June 18, 2026
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Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe
U.S.
June 18, 2026
Europe|World
US is interested in a Polish offer for a permanent US military base, Polish official says
Poland's deputy defense minister says the U.S. is interested in establishing a permanent military base in Poland
June 18, 2026
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, Macron after G7 summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on Wednesday he had spoken to U.S.
June 18, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France
June 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is downplaying the impact of the Trump administration's decision to reduce military support for allies
June 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Denmark says its military will deploy battalion in Latvia
Denmark's military will deploy a battalion of 850 troops to NATO member Latvia in the autumn, taking over from a Swedish contingent that was stationed in the region,
June 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Allies filling gaps in NATO crisis forces left by US, Rutte says
Other NATO members have increased their contributions to the alliance's crisis forces to fill many of the gaps left by U.S. cuts to its commitments, NATO chief Mark Rutte
June 17, 2026
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Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkey's offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit to Moscow this week at which he will also discuss Black Sea
June 15, 2026
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NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere
NATO’s top military officer is considering new plans to defend Europe if Russia attacks
June 12, 2026
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Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago
June 12, 2026
Europe|Political|World
NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year
NATO will gradually adjust the strength of its peace support mission in Kosovo, which has been in place since 1999, over the next year due to the steady security
June 12, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats
June 11, 2026
Science|Technology|World
NATO commander highlights critical role of data in modern combat
NATO's top military commander on Thursday highlighted the importance of battlefield data processing in modern warfare, pointing to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
June 11, 2026
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Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks
Ukraine has signed a drone deal with Latvia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday as he met with Latvian Prime Minister
June 09, 2026
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Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo
The ruling party of Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election
June 07, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it
A sea drone self-destructed near an oil terminal in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, without causing casualties, as Ukraine said Russia
June 05, 2026
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Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit
Montenegro is on track to join the European Union by 2028, according to EU leaders and the country's president
June 05, 2026
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White House to replace National Security Council's Europe chief amid broader shake-up
The White House's top Europe expert is set to leave in the coming days, part of a staff shake-up that some sources
June 04, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia says Serbia drills show NATO trying to squeeze Belgrade 'like boa constrictor'
Russia accused NATO on Thursday of squeezing Serbia "like a boa constrictor", citing a joint military exercise taking place there as evidence of an attempt to subjugate the
June 04, 2026
Business|World
Putin faces rival visions of war and peace at Russia's 'Davos'
President Vladimir Putin faced two rival outlines of Russia's future on Thursday as he hosted his premier annual
June 04, 2026
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Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S.
June 03, 2026
Europe|World
US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
The U.S. expects European NATO allies and Canada to swiftly increase the number of manned and unmanned aircraft and ships they contribute to the alliance's defence plans
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Romania says allies preparing to bolster air defences after Russian drone strike
Romania's foreign minister said on Wednesday several allies were preparing to reinforce air defence capabilities along NATO’s eastern flank after a drone
June 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders
Military drones straying into the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are stoking concerns that the war in Ukraine is spilling over into NATO's northern borders
May 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland
Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark’s prime minister by leading a center-left coalition of four parties
June 02, 2026
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Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad
Russia has all the means necessary at its disposal to destroy anyone who attempts to attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
May 29, 2026
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Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia's powerful Security Council, warned European leaders on Friday that drones would continue to stray into their countries and prevent
May 29, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two
NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two
May 29, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Reactions to drone incident in Romania
NATO member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase
May 29, 2026
Europe|Political|World
France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident
France will ask Russia's ambassador to explain what happened when he fulfills a summons after a drone struck an apartment building in Romania, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel
May 29, 2026
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Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks
May 28, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|World
German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia
A combined German-Dutch army corps will take command of NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia later this year to strengthen the alliance's eastern flank against a potential Russian
May 28, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says
Bulgaria is keen to respect its commitment to NATO and increase its defence spending to 5% of its gross domestic product, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday.
May 28, 2026
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World
German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia
NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank by tasking the German-Netherlands Corps with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia in
May 28, 2026
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.
May 27, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning
The Netherlands will send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean Sea as part of NATO operations to allow a possible rapid deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, should a mission
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank
Ukrainian drones have strayed into Baltic countries' airspace in recent weeks, sowing confusion and
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says
Poland wants the closest possible diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, focusing on defence against Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday
May 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say
NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank with a new structure that would facilitate the rapid deployment of
May 26, 2026
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Russia says magnetic mines found on tanker at Ust-Luga port
Several magnetic mines had been detected on a tanker in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Russia's Investigative Committee said on Monday.
May 25, 2026
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Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week
Latvian opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs of the United List said on Monday he aimed to form a four-party majority government after the ruling coalition collapsed this month
May 25, 2026