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How Nato summit shows Europe and US no longer have a common enemy

Mark Rutte had an unenviable task at the Hague summit this week. The Nato secretary-general had to work with diverging American and European views of current security threats. After Rutte made extraordinary efforts at highly deferential, overt flattery of Donald Trump to secure crucial outcomes for the alliance, he seems…

The Conversation

Without dignity, leaders fell at Trump’s feet in The Hague – and for what? All Nato’s key problems remain

The relationship with him is still volatile, the Ukraine strategy still unclear and Europe needs to ensure its collective defence, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

NATO backs defence hike as Trump claims victory, but doubts linger

NATO leaders meeting in The Hague on Wednesday agreed to raise defence spending to 5 percent of GDP and reaffirmed their mutual defence pledge – steps Donald Trump hailed as a “monumental win” for the US, which he says has carried an unfair share of the burden. But while all…

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NATO summit: The defence ‘tech race’ is on — this is how NATO aims to get ahead

Euronews Next learned about NATO’s plans to better integrate new technologies and the defence tech to watch in the future, ahead of the summit at The Hague.

Euronews

NATO summit opens in The Hague amid unprecedented security and protests

The 2025 NATO Summit opened in The Hague today under unprecedented security, as 32 world leaders—including Donald Trump—arrived for two days of high-stakes talks on defence and global security, amid airspace lockdowns, street protests, and sweeping citywide disruptions.

Radio France Internationale

Trump’s budget demands, Iran to split NATO summit focus

NATO leaders gather Tuesday in The Hague for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions.

Al Jazeera

At June’s Nato summit, just keeping Donald Trump in the room will be seen as a victory

When Nato leaders meet for their annual summit in The Hague on Wednesday June 25, all eyes will be on Donald Trump. Not only is the 47th president of the United States less committed to the alliance than any of his predecessors in Nato’s 76-year history. But he has also…

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Can NATO Keep Trump On-message About Russia Threat?

When leaders from NATO's 32 countries gather for a summit in The Hague next week, most want to send a clear message: Russia is the main threat to their alliance.

International Business Times

Thousands attend ‘red line’ protest in The Hague against Israel’s Gaza war

According to Oxfam, nearly 150,000 people in the Netherlands called for the government to do more against the war.

Al Jazeera

Former Philippine leader Duterte set to win mayoral election from Hague jail cell

The 80-year-old ex-president, who is accused of committing crimes against humanity during his so-called "war on drugs", has a decisive lead in his family stronghold of Davao.

Euronews

Exclusive: Vladimir Putin won't be tried for war crimes in absentia while president

The special tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine is expected to be hosted in the Hague, the Netherlands.

Euronews

From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'

When the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague loaned its most famous work for an exhibition in 2023, it needed to find something to fill the empty space left by Johannes Vermeer’s iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring.”

The Independent UK

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears by video link in Hague accused of crimes against humanity – as it happened

Duterte faces charges over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups say killed tens of thousands

The Guardian - UK

Rodrigo Duterte set to appear before ICC at The Hague for first hearing

Former Philippines leader is accused of overseeing nearly 4,000 executions during his war on drugs

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Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine police say

A Philippine general says that ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened him with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague.”

Al Jazeera

Arrested on ICC warrant: What was Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’?

Duterte accused of crimes against humanity for an estimated 30,000 deaths during tenure as mayor, Philippines president.

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UN Court Hears Small Island Nations' Climate Change Plight

The International Court of Justice in The Hague addresses climate change responsibilities and consequences, focusing on small island nations' vulnerability.

The Independent UK

What is the International Criminal Court and what does an arrest warrant mean for Israel’s Netanyahu?

Hague prosecutors have accused Israeli and Hamas leaders of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity

The Guardian - UK

Really going Dutch: why I chose The Hague and Delft over Amsterdam

Canals, architecture, art, an enviable cycling culture … There are lots of reasons to take a city break in the Netherlands, without needing to set foot in the overtouristed ‘other’ capital

Fortune

The Hague bans ads for petrol cars and cruise ships that boost ‘the Godfathers of climate chaos’

Other cities have banned fossil fuel ads on city council-owned billboards. The question remains: will it have an impact on environmental efforts?

The Guardian - UK

The Hague becomes world’s first city to pass law banning fossil fuel-related ads

Legislation makes it illegal to advertise fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint

Cycling News

‘The yellow jersey is awaiting’ - Vos, Wiebes and Kool in Dutch rush for home glory on Tour de France Femmes

Cyclingnews speaks to the key sprint favourites ahead of stage 1 as the Hague awaits its victor and first maillot jaune

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