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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

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two
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

Reactions to drone incident in Romania
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

France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
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

German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia
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.

Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says
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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

German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
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

Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning
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 with

Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders
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

Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank
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

New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says
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

NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say
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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.

Russia says magnetic mines found on tanker at Ust-Luga port
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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

Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week
Economy|Europe|World

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Trump’s director of national intelligence, citing her husband's battle with cancer

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health
Europe|World

Rubio aims to ease tensions with NATO allies as Trump confounds them with abrupt decisions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio already faced a difficult task in soothing NATO allies anxious about President Donald Trump's often-abrupt announcements

Rubio aims to ease tensions with NATO allies as Trump confounds them with abrupt decisions
Europe|Political|World

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday she would withdraw France from NATO's integrated military command if elected

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe
Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says

NATO has to be good for all those involved, U.S.

NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Lithuanian minister's comments about attacking Russian exclave 'verge on insanity'

The Kremlin slammed remarks by Lithuania's top diplomat as "verging on insanity" on Wednesday after Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said that NATO had to show Moscow it was

Kremlin says Lithuanian minister's comments about attacking Russian exclave 'verge on insanity'
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says

Turkey said on Wednesday that Germany would send it a Patriot missile defence system for a six-month deployment from June to replace a system deployed as part of NATO

Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says
Europe|Political|World

NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced

NATO’s top military officer says he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent

NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII

The U.S. says it's pausing participation on a joint board with Canada for continental defense that dates to World War II

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say

The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there

Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how

Trump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. Here’s how
Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid

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US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid
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Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine

Hungary has summoned Russia's ambassador over a drone attack on western Ukraine, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday.

Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders

Russia's repeated airspace violations of countries on the eastern flank of NATO underline the urgent need to consolidate the alliance's air defences against missiles and

Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

Overseas US military bases are integral to combat operations and can burnish the country’s image to advance its foreign policy goals.

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America
Economy|Europe|Political|World

What are the main policy plans of Hungary's new government?

Hungary's new government, under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, was sworn in earlier this week, replacing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration after 16 years.

What are the main policy plans of Hungary's new government?
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turned a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO
Europe|World

Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds resigned on Sunday, after

Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday Europe wanted to work to keep the NATO alliance functioning, despite differences with the United States

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day

Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day

Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day
Europe|World

Ukraine weighs sending security experts to Baltic states amid drone incidents

Ukraine is considering sending experts to help strengthen air security over the Baltic states, the country's foreign minister said on Friday, after two supposedly Ukrainian

Ukraine weighs sending security experts to Baltic states amid drone incidents
Europe|Technology|World

Baltic nations seek more NATO defence as drone hits Latvian oil tanks

Latvia and Lithuania on Thursday called on NATO to boost air defences in their region after two suspected stray Ukrainian drones

Baltic nations seek more NATO defence as drone hits Latvian oil tanks
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO must spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2030, Poland says

NATO countries need to hit the alliance's target of spending 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence five years ahead of schedule in 2030, Poland's defence minister

NATO must spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2030, Poland says
Europe|Political|World

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board
Europe|Political|US|World

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to shrink America’s military deployment in Germany is putting a new spotlight on the U.S. military presence in Europe

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops
Europe|World

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that President Donald Trump does not share his opinions in order to work with the United States within NATO, but stressed

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced
Europe|Political|World

NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany

NATO is working with the United States to understand the details of the U.S. decision for a planned drawdown of U.S. troops from Germany, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said

NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany
Europe|Political|World

U.S. troops based in Europe

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, following a public spat over the war in Iran between U.S.

U.S. troops based in Europe
Europe|Political|World

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
Europe|US|World

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit

President Donald Trump praised King Charles III after the monarch's state visit this week, which is being hailed in the U.K. as a diplomatic triumph

King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
Political|Travel|US|World

King Charles charms America and avoids pitfalls during his four-day whirlwind US tour

King Charles charms America and avoids pitfalls during his four-day whirlwind US tour

King Charles charms America and avoids pitfalls during his four-day whirlwind US tour