Sir Keir Starmer vows ‘road map’ to 2.5% defence pledge in Armed Forces review Defence Secretary John Healey says the forces have suffered from years of neglect and have become ‘hollowed out’ Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2024
Ex-NATO chief George Robertson to lead a UK defense review, says China among 'deadly' challenges Former NATO leader George Robertson will lead a review of Britain’s military strategy The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024
EU Officials Boycott Hungary Over Orbán's Rogue Diplomacy EU boycotts Hungary's presidency meetings due to Orbán's controversial foreign engagements regarding Ukraine. Top News · Jul 16, 2024
How can Keir Starmer keep Britain safe? As the US withdraws, he must renew the UK’s role in Europe When the PM hosts other European leaders this week, their old protector will be absent. A shared approach to security is now vital, says Mark Leonard, director of the European Council on Foreign Relations The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024
Where’s the cash for child hunger? Labour is running out of time to find it Pressure is mounting over the two-child benefit cap, and the king’s speech will bring matters to a head, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024
Keir Starmer orders strategic defence review of Britain’s ‘hollowed out’ armed forces China now viewed as a major adversary, along with Russia, Iran and North Korea, in a ‘dangerous quartet increasingly working together’ The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
UK and its allies face ‘deadly quartet’ of nations, says defence expert China, Russia, Iran and North Korea increasingly acting together against west, according to defence review chief The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024
Zelensky pleads for more F-16 fighter jets and air defences from West to protect from Russian missile attacks Russian troops are regrouping in the Kharkiv region and preparing for a fresh assault, reports suggest The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
It’s worrying to see the prime minister cheerleading for war. Will Ukraine turn into Starmer’s Iraq? The Nato summit offered a chance to work towards resolution. But instead, Starmer talked about long-range missiles, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024
Orban’s ‘peacemaking’ mission: Did Hungary’s leader achieve anything? Hungary’s leader widens rift between Budapest and Brussels by visiting Putin and Xi amid Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2024
China, Russia start joint naval drills, days after NATO allies called Beijing a Ukraine war enabler China and Russia’s naval forces have kicked off a joint exercise at a military port in southern China on Sunday, official news agency Xinhua reported, days after NATO allies called Beijing a “decisive enabler” of the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
Albanian authorities grant leave to jailed ethnic Greek ex-mayor for European Parliament opening Albania’s prison department has granted a five-day leave to an ethnic Greek minority former mayor to attend the opening session of the new European Parliament in Strasbourg The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024
‘Britain is back’: Keir Starmer promises UK will be at the heart of Europe Prime minister wants to foster a new spirit of cooperation and partnership to confront the crises facing the continent The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024
The Observer view on Joe Biden: he must step aside to stop Donald Trump Allowing the frail, gaffe-prone Democrat to continue to indulge his fantasy that only he can beat the dangerous Republican candidate is irresponsible The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024 ‘This is biblical’: England fans blag lifts, camp and get ready for Euro 2024 final Supporters pour into Berlin for Sunday’s showdown against Spain, and Starmer writes letter to Southgate and squad
Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2024 ‘It’s a mistake’: Zelenskyy says he can ‘forget’ Biden’s Putin mix-up Ukrainian leader brushes off US president’s mistaken reference to him as ‘President Putin’ as he meets Ireland’s Harris.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024 Nato should stop seeking new foes and face its main enemy – Moscow The 75-year alliance is at a perilous crux after a summit that failed to deliver for Kyiv or confront the threat Putin poses to Europe’s east
International Business Times · Jul 13, 2024 Kremlin Warns Russia Could Target Europe If US Deploys Missiles The Kremlin on Saturday warned that the deployment of US missiles in Germany could make European capitals targets for Russian missiles in a repeat of Cold War-style confrontation.
Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2024 Zelensky ‘can forget mistakes’ after Biden gaffe Volodymyr Zelensky was in a stopover in Ireland following a Nato summit.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2024 How Keir Starmer’s big moment on world stage was derailed by Biden blunders Political editor David Maddox accompanied Keir Starmer to Washington DC this week for his first major summit and explains how a US domestic controversy gave the new prime minister a lesson in the cold hard reality of his new job
Top News · Jul 13, 2024 European Allies Boost Military Spending To Support NATO European NATO allies increasing military spending to align with U.S. priorities amid concerns over China and Russia. Leaders strategically framing actions ...
International Business Times · Jul 13, 2024 North Korea Denounces NATO Summit Declaration North Korea has denounced a declaration at a recent NATO summit that condemned Pyongyang's weapons exports to Russia, calling the document "illegal", state media said Saturday.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2024 Starmer says Biden ‘deserves credit’ and reveals details of first weekly audience with King Charles In a new interview with CNN, Starmer also discussed the possibility of working with Donald Trump, should the former president regain the White House in November
Top News · Jul 12, 2024 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Appeals For U.S. Military Aid Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges U.S. governors for military aid against Russian invasion, garnering bipartisan support.
The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2024 Will Biden drop out? Key questions on his presidential campaign With just one month left before the Democrats convene for their convention, the party has limited time to determine who will be on the top of the ticket