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UK faces calls for 5% GDP defence spend, ahead of PM’s meeting with Nato chief

Mark Rutte, the secretary general of the alliance, said on Thursday he is proposing Nato members spend 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence.

Evening Standard

Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik rejects verdict appeal amid political turmoil

In an interview with Euronews Serbia, Milorad Dodik said that he would not attend the public hearing in the capital Sarajevo next Thursday, and considers the state-level court's verdict against him "null and void".

Euronews

Hegseth says Nato allies ‘very close’ to raising defence spending target to 5%

US defence secretary says he expects goal of 5% of GDP in next decade to be agreed this month

The Guardian - UK

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Drones transport blood to battlefield for life-saving medical attention in NATO exercise

NATO plans to boost defence spending and strengthen military readiness in response to potential threats from Russia, with a focus on drones and medical preparedness.

Euronews

Keir Starmer to meet head of Nato amid speculation over spending commitments

Mark Rutte will visit Sheffield Forgemasters with Defence Secretary John Healey, and give a speech at Chatham House.

Evening Standard

New German leader plans to discuss Ukraine and trade with Trump in Oval Office visit

Germany’s new leader is meeting President Donald Trump in Washington as he works to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, help defuse trade tensions that pose a risk to Europe’s biggest economy and further bolster his country’s long-criticized military spending

The Independent UK

Elizabeth Warren claims Musk enriched himself to the tune of $100B during his time in the White House

Senator details more than 100 instances in which she alleges billionaire profited from his role with Trump administration

The Independent UK

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US presses NATO to agree defence spending hike

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he thinks that the committment to the increased budget will happen this month.

Al Jazeera

NATO set to approve new military purchases as part of a major defense spending hike

NATO defense ministers are set to approve plans to buy more weapons and military equipment to better defend Europe, the Arctic and North Atlantic

The Independent UK

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine like ‘children fighting in a park’ in White House meeting with Friedrich Merz – as it happened

US president adds ‘sometimes you’re better off letting them fight for a while’ as he and German chancellor also express unhappiness with Russian invasion

The Guardian - UK

Norway MPs reject call to stop wealth fund investing in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories

Parliament votes against divestment proposal after tearful speeches in chamber and protests outside

The Guardian - UK

Stephen King on 'The Life of Chuck,' the end of the world and, yes, joy

So vividly drawn is Stephen King’s fiction that it’s offered the basis for some 50 feature films

The Independent UK

As the war drums beat, Nato’s leaders have one big problem

COMMENT: With global tensions inexorably on the rise, Keir Starmer and his Nato allies are caught in a quandary – but the chances of war raises an existential risk for us all, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

How to survive a visit to the Oval Office: A practical guide for leaders meeting Donald Trump

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing for a crucial visit to the White House, where he faces a potential grilling. However, according to experts, leaders now have several options when preparing those meetings in the White House.

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Al Jazeera

Why did the Dutch government collapse and what’s next?

The Dutch government collapsed after Geert Wilders pulled away from ruling right-wing coalition.

Euronews

Russia developing multiples more ammunition than NATO, says Secretary General Mark Rutte

NATO allies must commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence, as Russian threat looms, says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Within three months, Russia develops four times the amount of ammunition NATO countries produce in a year, he said.

The Independent UK

Crimean bridge attack and Operation Spiderweb show Zelensky has a fist full of wild cards against Russia

COMMENT: Ukraine kept its latest attacks on Russia secret from America but its spectacular success shows it can win the war against Putin, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Head of Nato suggests alliance should look to ‘equalise’ US defence contribution

Mark Rutte said allies will find themselves ‘in great difficulty’ if the current 2% GDP spending target is maintained.

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Euronews

US Defence Secretary Hegseth to skip NATO-led meeting on Ukraine military support

In a first for the US, the Pentagon chief will not attend a meeting of the group orchestrating military support to Ukraine, a Washington official told Euronews.

The Guardian - UK

UK defence secretary confirms plans for drone deliveries as Ukraine military aid meeting opens – as it happened

John Healey says Europe needs to continue supporting Ukraine ‘for our security today, tomorrow and for future generations’

The Independent UK

Ukraine's backers meet to drum up arms and ammo. The Pentagon chief is absent for the first time

Ukraine's Western backers are gathering to drum up more weapons and ammunition for the country's efforts to repel Russia's all-out war

The Independent UK

Authorities are searching for a Washington state father of 3 dead girls

A man in central Washington state is wanted for murder after his three young daughters were reported missing and then found dead

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‘Downfall of the Netherlands’: Dutch Government in crisis as PM Resigns amid Trump tensions

Dutch government collapses.

Euronews

Spain spikes contract for missiles built by Rafael in bid to move away from Israeli tech

The systems would have been developed in Spain by Pap Tecnos, a Madrid-based subsidiary of Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, local media said.

Evening Standard

Healey says UK ‘already makes huge contribution’ to Nato

The Prime Minister has committed to spend 2.5% of gross domestic product on defence from April 2027.

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