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Nordic news outlets: Russian yachts, cargo ships spy at sea

The public broadcasters of four Nordic countries have published a joint investigation that says Russia is suspected of spying in the waters of the Baltic Sea and North Sea using civilian fishing trawlers, cargo ships and yachts

The Independent UK

US looking forward to Sweden becoming NATO member before July summit: Austin

The United States looks forward to welcoming Sweden as a NATO member before the alliance's upcoming summit in July and will encourage Turkey and Hungary to ratify accession, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday during a visit to Sweden.

Reuters

Austin hopes Turkey will act on Sweden NATO bid before July

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says it’s important that Turkey decides to allow Sweden to join NATO “sooner versus later.”

The Independent UK

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US Reportedly Greenlights Supply of F-16 Modernization Kits to Türkiye

The US State Department has notified Congress of its approval of the sale to Türkiye of Link-16 tactical data link modernization kits for F-16 jets, sources familiar with the matter said. Türkiye's state-owned Anadolu Agency said the potential sales package includes related equipment and engineering support to upgrade the Link-16…

Asharq Al-Awsat

New Zealand to make fresh pledge of support for Ukraine

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is poised to announce New Zealand's first major contribution in six months to support Ukraine's ongoing fight against Russia.

AAP

Exclusive: South Korea's Yoon opens door for possible military aid to Ukraine

South Korea might extend its support for Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if it comes under a large-scale civilian attack, President Yoon Suk Yeol said, signalling a shift in his stance against arming Ukraine for the first time.

Reuters

MoD equipment plan ‘out of date and fails to reflect lessons from Ukraine’

The Public Accounts Committee said it was not convinced there was ‘sufficient urgency’ to deliver new capabilities.

The Independent UK

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US urges NATO vigilance for signs Russia could use nuclear weapon in Ukraine

The U.S. and its NATO allies must remain alert for signs Russian President Vladimir Putin could use a tactical nuclear weapon in a "managed" escalation of his war in Ukraine, the second-highest U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Approach with caution: why NZ should be wary of buying into the AUKUS security pact

As the strategic rivalry between the United States and China intensifies, the invitation to discuss participation in the AUKUS security agreement presents New Zealand with a potentially momentous decision: how best to secure its own strategic interests and values in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Conversation

NRL can't back hairstyles over substance after Tyson Frizell penalty

If something is not done, all NRL players will be getting a perm after the game.

Newcastle Herald

RAF intercepts three Russian jets flying near Nato airspace

Two Russian fighter jets and a spy plane were intercepted by the RAF and German Air Force.

The Independent UK

New Zealand PM Hipkins to attend NATO summit, Australia considering

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Tuesday he would attend the upcoming NATO summit in July, while Australia's leader said he was still considering whether to travel.

Reuters

Anti-Aukus feeling growing at home

A public debate is needed before New Zealand moves ahead with any efforts to join the controversial security deal, groups say.

Newsroom.co.nz

US sets $259 million F-16 equipment sale to Turkey

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration notified Congress on Monday of the planned sale to Turkey of avionics software upgrades for its current fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft, a deal valued at up to $259 million.

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The Independent UK

RAF Typhoons intercept Russian fighter jets and spy plane near NATO airspace

The Russian planes were spotted over the eastern part of Nato’s border, near Estonia

The Independent UK

Dutch intel agency paints grim picture of multiple threats

The Dutch national intelligence agency has painted a grim picture of a growing number of internal and external threats to the rule of law in the Netherlands compounded by Russia’s war in Ukraine, international cyber attacks and espionage

The Independent UK

Slovakia gives Ukraine remaining 9 of 13 promised warplanes

Slovakia has delivered the remaining nine of the 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets that it promised to Ukraine

Salon

Finland joins NATO: Big shift in Europe

Finland was a model of successful neutrality for 75 years. This tectonic shift signals a dangerous new world

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The Guardian - AU

Greens predict ‘student debt avalanche’ – as it happened

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s forces in ‘unprecedented’ bloody battles in Bakhmut – as it happened

Intense fighting in middle of eastern city as Russia claims advances; Sloviansk death toll rises to 11 while Russian shelling also kills two in Kherson

The Guardian - UK

When Macron met Xi: welcome to the new world disorder

China’s leader is gathering autocratic regimes to his banner, Europe and the US are divided over how to respond, and the French president just lobbed a grenade onto the field of international diplomacy

The Guardian - UK

In Germany, the times are changing. But many would rather turn back the clock

The conflict in Ukraine has jolted people out of their affluent ease and forced them to take sides

The Independent UK

NATO member Finland breaks ground on Russia border fence

The construction of barbed-wired fence along Finland’s long border with Russia - primarily meant to curb illegal migration - has broken ground near the southeastern town of Imatra less than two weeks after the Nordic country joined NATO as the 31st member of the military alliance

Financial Times

The week Macron’s grand diplomatic project floundered

A furore over the French president’s remarks on Taiwan has left him isolated on the world stage as well as at home

Reuters

Finland starts fence on Russian border amid migration, security concerns

Finland is building the first stretch of a fence on its border with Russia on Friday, less than two weeks after it joined the NATO military alliance to complete a security U-turn taken in response to the war in Ukraine.

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