Satellite observations detect 'urban pulse' of six global cities
Investors brace for less predictable Fed as Warsh rewrites playbook
UN nuclear watchdog chief welcomes Iran-US peace deal, says technical work starts now
Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Motor racing-F1 sponsorship could give BYD lower-risk route to global recognition
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Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe
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June 18, 2026NATO
Europe|Political|World
Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized NATO allies for not taking more responsibility for their own security
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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
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
Europe|Political|US|World
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
Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
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
Europe|Political|Technology|World
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
Economy|Europe|Political|World
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
Economy|Europe|Political|World
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
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
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