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US reviews troop presence in Europe as Washington pushes NATO burden sharing

The United States began reviewing its military presence in Europe on Monday, officials said, after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told his NATO counterparts last month that Washington was planning such an analysis.

Radio France Internationale

US begins review of its military presence in Europe

The decision to do so comes a month after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington would do so. The Trump administration has repeatedly criticised its European allies for their response to the war in Iran.

Euronews

Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov

“It was a great honour to serve the Ukrainian people as defence minister," Fedorov said on Wednesday evening, confirming his dismissal amid Zelenskyy’s government reshuffle. While not a very public figure, Fedorov has been widely praised within the military and among civil society.

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NATO’s summit of love that wasn't

From threats against Greenland to verbal gaffes, Donald Trump's behavior in Ankara raises tensions — and concerns

Salon

Nato Ankara Summit: why only a federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence

For the US’ allies, Nato summits have largely become a matter of damage control and evading the wrath of Donald Trump. With Washington’s support no longer a given, the special relationship between the US and the European Union (EU) is under increasing strain.

The Conversation

‘The fiercest of fighters’: Lindsey Graham remembered by politicians and foreign leaders after sudden death

Trump says US senator was ‘a true American patriot’ while Zelenskyy says he’s ‘deeply saddened’ by his death

The Guardian - US

US allies apprehensive after capricious Trump changes tune at Nato summit

Sudden shift may be linked to affinity for Erdoğan but erratic behavior towards alliance may have consequences

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How a vague clause in Trump’s peace deal led to anarchy in the Strait of Hormuz

IN FOCUS: The global economy is facing uncertainty after the resumption of hostilities between the US and Iran. Experts tell Maira Butt that negotiators must go back to the drawing board on the Strait if disruption is to be avoided

The Independent UK

Ships stop crossing Strait of Hormuz after US and Iran trade strikes

Tehran said transit through the vital shipping route has been blocked due to US military action

The Independent UK

Renewed NATO co-operation and defence spending are about strategy, not obeying Trump

The NATO meeting in Turkey, fraught with tension, has concluded. United States President Donald Trump said at the start of the meeting in Ankara that he might not have attended had it not been hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whose authoritarianism Trump admires.

The Conversation

Trump's Hand Bruises Resurface At NATO Summit, Renewing Questions Over White House Stance On His Health

Donald Trump's health is questioned again after visible bruises and swelling were noticed during the NATO summit, raising concerns about transparency from the White House regarding his condition.

International Business Times UK

Nato chief Mark Rutte claims that Trump trashing European allies is ‘like a family argument’

Rutte previously raised eyebrows by calling Trump ‘daddy’ at last year’s summit

The Independent UK

NATO summit: Europe signals it's ready to take control of its own defence

This week's summit in Ankara was the first building block in the Europeanisation of NATO, with the continent apparently having decided that its future depends on weaning itself off US military support.

Euronews

Trump takes a break from posting footage of Iran bombings to show off latest tacky additions to West Wing

President Donald Trump promotes new White House signage and maple trees on Truth Social as resumption of hostilities with Tehran brings second night of heavy bombing

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The Economic Times

What happens at a NATO Summit: Decisions, agenda and why it matters?

NATO Summit explained: NATO leaders met in Ankara, Turkiye, for their annual summit. Discussions focused on defense investment and continued support for Ukraine. Allies pledged significant military aid for Ukraine through 2027. Tensions arose over Iran and defense spending, though a warmer tone emerged. The summit reaffirmed collective defense commitments…

Euronews

Trump's new Greenland threat triggers Europe's unhealed trauma

The fight over Greenland’s future is far from over as Trump revives his bid to seize the island, reopening Europe’s deepest fears.

The Economic Times

Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies

President Trump demanded the US cut trade ties with Spain during a NATO summit. He also renewed claims on Greenland, which Denmark rejected. Later, Trump stated there was much love and unity among NATO leaders. Allies pledged significant military assistance to Ukraine for the year 2026. Spain rejected Trump's demands,…

The Economic Times

NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated disputes among leaders showed alliance strength. He believes these disagreements offer a lesson for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Rutte sees no need to alter his approach to dealing with President Trump. He emphasised that democracies can openly disagree and then reunite. This ability to…

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The Guardian - UK

Sabre-rattling to ‘tremendous love’: erratic Trump dominates final hours of Nato summit

Alliance leaders, who had feared the worst, will hail US president’s renewed support for article 5 as key victory

The Independent UK

Nato’s Mark Rutte skewered by reporter over Trump relationship: ‘Does it affect your self-respect?’

Mark Rutte was challenged on his “self-respect” by a reporter who accused him of failing to come to the defence of Nato nations threatened by Donald Trump.

Latin Times

Trump Orders End to U.S. Trade With Spain After Madrid Rejects NATO Spending Target: 'A Terrible Partner'

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sought to downplay the dispute saying he had a cordial conversation with Trump in which the two briefly discussed football and golf

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Donald Trump calls Spain ‘a wasted cause’ and says he wants all trade, all visits, everything with them gone

The latest salvo in Trump-Spain tensions.

The Times of India

The Don of disorder: Allies duck as Trump changes script again, picking fights from Madrid to Tehran

President Trump's recent actions have disrupted peace talks and strained relations with NATO allies. He declared the Iran peace deal over and threatened further military action. Trump also criticized Spain and Denmark, and insulted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. These unpredictable decisions create deep anxiety among European nations regarding US…

The Independent UK

MTG tears into Trump with brutal takedown of the war in Iran and end of ceasefire

Former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene invokes President Donald Trump’s many contradictory statements on the conflict to attack him over collapse of fragile peace deal

Evening Standard

Nato ‘stronger and more united’ after Ankara summit, Starmer says

Donald Trump praised the ‘unity of the meeting’, the Prime Minister said.

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