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German naval ambitions suffer setback as warship order axed

Germany on Wednesday pulled the plug on its largest naval order in decades after the anti-submarine warship project suffered delays, a setback for the country's ambitions to overhaul its military. Germany ordered four F126 anti-submarine frigates in 2020 from Dutch group Damen Navel, with the price set at 10 billion…

The Economic Times

‘Battle hardened’ Ukraine has role to play in defending Europe, says ex-Nato chief

Country is ‘militarily the strongest in Europe’, says Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who wants coalition ready in case US pulls troops

The Guardian - UK

You can ignore Trump’s threats to leave NATO: Pimco says they’re a 'paper tiger'

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Global Markets | European shares hold flat on US-Iran talks; Rheinmetall slides

European markets saw a flat opening as investors weighed U.S.-Iran talks. Defence giant Rheinmetall plunged on reports of Germany scrapping a major warship project, though rival TKMS surged. Real estate stocks gained, led by Segro after a buyout bid. Tech shares steadied after recent losses, with chipmakers showing modest gains.…

The Economic Times

Starmer defends record as he faces Badenoch in first PMQs since resignation – UK politics live

Prime minister claims he is handing over country in ‘better shape’ than he found it

The Guardian - UK

Rutte meets Trump to defuse tensions ahead of major NATO summit

The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Trump administration and Europe remain fractious over the war in Iran, with the US cutting its European defence commitments drastically.

Euronews

Newsletter: Ukraine tensions and the Taliban question

In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on Tuesday.

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NATO's Rutte aims to soothe Trump on White House visit ahead of July summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to mollify the volatile US leader two weeks before the annual summit of the military alliance and as the Pentagon reviews the size of the US military footprint in…

France 24

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin claims he is ready for peace talks after Kyiv’s refinery strikes spark fuel shortages

Russian president says Moscow ready to end war on terms agreed in Istanbul

The Independent UK

Another top general exits under Pete Hegseth as Afghanistan’s final U.S. soldier steps aside

The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job

The Independent UK

UK defence ‘spending gap’ is ‘matter of concern for Nato’, says former chief

Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s warning came amid a row over defence spending that saw John Healey quit as defence secretary.

Evening Standard

UK defence secretary promises delayed investment plan before Nato summit

Dan Jarvis, who took the role earlier this month, is said to have secured around one billion pounds more for the plan than his predecessor

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham edges closer to coronation as leadership rivals struggle to garner support

Starmer and Burnham meet face-to-face for the first time since the PM resigned as Labour’s newest MP prepares to succeed him

The Independent UK

Czech president appeals to Constitutional court amid clash over NATO summit

The 2026 NATO summit is set to be held on the 7 and 8 July at the Beştepe Presidential Compound in Ankara.

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The Independent UK

Starmer defies critics to publish defence plan before Nato summit

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Starmer to publish disputed defence plan in coming weeks despite Burnham objections

The PM’s likely successor has not signed up to the Defence Investment Plan

France 24

Romania parliament rejects liberal PM-designate Adrian Vestea

Romania's parliament rejected prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea on Monday, extending months of political turmoil in the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine and raising the prospect of a snap election if a second government nominee also fails to secure lawmakers' backing.

Evening Standard

UK ‘did not like’ Starmer refusing to be drawn into Iran war, says Trump

The US president again lambasted the outgoing UK leader on immigration and energy, while saying he is ‘sort of a friend of mine’.

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The Independent UK

Trump repeats ‘not Winston Churchill’ jibe as he fires parting shot at Starmer

The US president’s repeated criticisms of Starmer escalated after the breakout of the Iran war

International Business Times UK

'Neither I Nor Italy Ever Beg': Meloni Blasts Trump After POTUS Claims He Only Took G7 Photo Out of Pity

Donald Trump's public bust‑up with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over Iran, NATO and a disputed G7 photo has exposed a sharp rift between two once‑close right‑wing allies.

International Business Times UK

'All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp:' Trump Arctic Strategy Mocked After Official Claims Greenland Invasion Logic

A US official's justification for annexing Greenland, linked to a seafood chain's shrimp promotion, has sparked a diplomatic crisis, straining NATO relations and prompting European leaders to respond.

The Guardian - UK

European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit is postponed

Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say British PM helped increase security

Evening Standard

What are the big issues facing the new PM as Starmer announces resignation?

Sir Keir’s successor will face a series of challenges.

The Independent UK

Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder

The German government says it intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS, whose products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks, as it tries to strengthen European production along with NATO ally France

The Independent UK

How Starmer and Trump’s transatlantic bromance collapsed into bitter public rows

Once dubbed ‘no Winston Churchill’, Sir Keir drew the ire of the US President on multiple occasions

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