Turkey backs NATO's 5% defence spending goal, plans nationwide air shield, source says

Analysis-NATO's Trump flattery buys time but dodges tough questions

Analysis-NATO's Trump flattery buys time but dodges tough questions
Turkey's Erdogan calls for permanent Iran-Israel ceasefire, Gaza truce

Turkey's Erdogan calls for permanent Iran-Israel ceasefire, Gaza truce
Trump says Spain will pay more in trade deal after refusal to meet NATO defense spending targets

Trump says Spain will pay more in trade deal after refusal to meet NATO defense spending targets
Greek court orders pre-trial detention of Azeri accused of espionage
Greek court orders pre-trial detention of Azeri accused of espionage
Trump says he will speak to Putin soon about ending Ukraine war

Trump says he will speak to Putin soon about ending Ukraine war
Analysis-Europe placates Trump with NATO pledges it can ill afford

Analysis-Europe placates Trump with NATO pledges it can ill afford
'Flexible' NATO spending targets affordable for Italy, PM Meloni says

'Flexible' NATO spending targets affordable for Italy, PM Meloni says
Trump considers more Patriots for Ukraine, says Putin "has to end" the war

Trump considers more Patriots for Ukraine, says Putin "has to end" the war
France making own assessment of Iranian nuclear damage, Macron says

France making own assessment of Iranian nuclear damage, Macron says
Finland hails plan for allies to join NATO land forces on its soil

Finland hails plan for allies to join NATO land forces on its soil
Canada PM Carney says review of F-35 jet order will be over by end of summer

Canada PM Carney says review of F-35 jet order will be over by end of summer
Aberration to ask Europe to spend more on defence amid trade war, Macron says

Aberration to ask Europe to spend more on defence amid trade war, Macron says
Spain's Sanchez insists current defence spending 'sufficient'

Spain's Sanchez insists current defence spending 'sufficient'
NATO's Rutte likens Trump to a 'daddy' in Israel-Iran conflict

NATO's Rutte likens Trump to a 'daddy' in Israel-Iran conflict
Russia's Medvedev calls EU an enemy, says Ukrainian membership would be dangerous

Russia's Medvedev calls EU an enemy, says Ukrainian membership would be dangerous
Spain expects no repercussions from not meeting NATO 5% spending target

Spain expects no repercussions from not meeting NATO 5% spending target
No alternative to higher defence spending amid Russian threat, NATO's Rutte says

No alternative to higher defence spending amid Russian threat, NATO's Rutte says
NATO commits to spending hike sought by Trump, and to mutual defence

NATO commits to spending hike sought by Trump, and to mutual defence
UK to buy fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons

UK to buy fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons
Britain, France and Germany say Iran must come to negotiating table

Britain, France and Germany say Iran must come to negotiating table
NATO's Rutte says he has no doubt Trump is committed to mutual defence pact

NATO's Rutte says he has no doubt Trump is committed to mutual defence pact
Trump says he will probably meet Zelenskiy at NATO summit

Trump says he will probably meet Zelenskiy at NATO summit
Russian missile attack kills 17 as Zelenskiy presses NATO allies for support

Russian missile attack kills 17 as Zelenskiy presses NATO allies for support
Factbox-How will Germany pay for rapid rise in defence spending?

Factbox-How will Germany pay for rapid rise in defence spending?
Kremlin rejects charge it did little to help Iran

Kremlin rejects charge it did little to help Iran
Russia says NATO needs to demonise it to justify 5% defence spending target

Russia says NATO needs to demonise it to justify 5% defence spending target
Trump casts doubt on mutual defence as he flies to Europe for NATO summit

Trump casts doubt on mutual defence as he flies to Europe for NATO summit
Fearing war with Russia, Finland hardens NATO's northern frontier

Fearing war with Russia, Finland hardens NATO's northern frontier
At NATO, UK's Starmer pledges increase in defence spending to 5%

At NATO, UK's Starmer pledges increase in defence spending to 5%
EXPLAINER-What is NATO's new 5% defence spending target?

EXPLAINER-What is NATO's new 5% defence spending target?
Greece to deploy frigates off Libya to curb increased migrant flows, PM says

Greece to deploy frigates off Libya to curb increased migrant flows, PM says
Slovakia reserves right to decide pace of defence spending rise, PM Fico says

Slovakia reserves right to decide pace of defence spending rise, PM Fico says
Rutte aims to steer NATO summit around Trump turbulence

Rutte aims to steer NATO summit around Trump turbulence
EU and Canada to deepen ties with new security pact

EU and Canada to deepen ties with new security pact
Putin says Russia is ramping up production of Oreshnik missile

Putin says Russia is ramping up production of Oreshnik missile
Hague NATO summit aims to focus on Trump's spending goal but Iran looms large

Hague NATO summit aims to focus on Trump's spending goal but Iran looms large
Greek police arrest man on suspicion of spying in Crete
Greek police arrest man on suspicion of spying in Crete
Japanese leader joins regional allies in skipping NATO summit

Japanese leader joins regional allies in skipping NATO summit
Spain agrees with NATO to skip 5% defence spending target

Spain agrees with NATO to skip 5% defence spending target
Hague NATO summit protest shifts focus to Iran

Hague NATO summit protest shifts focus to Iran
NATO agrees to higher defence spending goal, Spain says it is opting out

NATO agrees to higher defence spending goal, Spain says it is opting out
Germany to hire 11,000 more military personnel this year, Bild reports

Germany to hire 11,000 more military personnel this year, Bild reports
Belarus' Lukashenko meets with US envoy Kellogg, Belta reports

Belarus' Lukashenko meets with US envoy Kellogg, Belta reports
Ukraine asks allies to allocate 0.25% of GDP to boost its weapon production

Ukraine asks allies to allocate 0.25% of GDP to boost its weapon production
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison