NATO leaders gather for 75th anniversary summit. Here’s what to know The biggest topic on the agenda is supporting Ukraine as Russia targets civilian locations. Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2024
France Faces Political Gridlock After Chaotic Election Results France's political landscape is in flux post-election, with coalition-building challenges and a divided parliament. The country faces uncertainty in formin... Top News · Jul 9, 2024
Biden Demonstrates Leadership At NATO Summit NATO leaders convene in Washington to bolster support for Ukraine amid tensions with Russia. President Biden showcases his leadership at the summit, addres... Top News · Jul 9, 2024
Putin hosts India's prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, seeking to deepen the two nuclear powers’ relationship as NATO leaders gathered in Washington and Russia and launched deadly missile strikes in Ukraine that destroyed a children's hospital The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024
OPINION - Nato faces greatest crisis as it meets for 75th anniversary The challenge is deep and multi-faceted, not least for Britain with sir Keir Starmer and John Healey attending for the first time Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024
White House roasted for saying Biden will give a ‘big boy press conference’: ‘Potty training next?’ Conservatives upset by ‘unbecoming’ joke in Monday’s White House briefing The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024
Keir Starmer heads to Nato summit vowing to show off UK's 'strength on the world stage' The summit in Washington comes with the US president under a microscope following his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024
Biden decries Russian ‘brutality’ over deadly Ukraine strikes as Nato leaders gather US president pledges to boost air defences on eve of Nato summit, at which Volodymyr Zelenskiy will request more military aid The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024
Nato’s 2023 military spending produced about 233m metric tonnes of CO2 – report Report says member states poured $1.34tn into their militaries last year – an increase of $126bn from 2022 The Guardian - US · Jul 9, 2024
Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte Selected As NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the incoming NATO Secretary General, brings diplomatic skills and experience to navigate challenges and maintain alliance unity. Top News · Jul 9, 2024
Keir Starmer under pressure to increase defence spending ahead of first Nato summit as PM A day after the deadliest strikes by Vladimir Putin’s forces in Ukraine for months, the Labour leader is facing calls to hike spending on defence towards 3 per cent of GDP to keep Britain safe The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024
Starmer Goes To Washington On First Foreign Trip As UK PM UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer jets off to Washington this week for his first steps on the world stage, just days after taking office following a landslide election victory. International Business Times · Jul 9, 2024
NATO Meets In Washington As Questions Swirl Over Biden's Future NATO leaders gather Tuesday in Washington for a summit aimed at showing resolve against Russia and support for Ukraine -- but the meeting is set to be overshadowed by US President Joe Biden's fight for political survival. International Business Times · Jul 9, 2024
Keir Starmer to meet Joe Biden this week for first time at the White House US president to host bilateral talks with UK leader travelling to Washington for major Nato summit The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024
Top News · Jul 8, 2024 NATO's 'Irreversible' Signal To Ukraine Strengthens Membership Prospects Draft NATO communique signals Ukraine's 'irreversible' path to NATO, with US backing for reforms and support amidst conflict.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 White House says NATO allies not concerned by questions over Biden’s mental fitness John Kirby says the matter of Biden’s capacity to lead hasn’t come up among NATO members
The Conversation · Jul 8, 2024 4 things to watch for as NATO leaders meet in US capital for high-stakes summit When Washington, D.C., last hosted a NATO summit in 1999, the alliance was celebrating a milestone. It was also facing a war in Europe and welcoming new members to the alliance.
The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2024 Nato will announce ‘historic’ Ukraine aid package – but hospital attack shows it’s not enough Members have put forward hard-fought aid package but as Russia resumes large-scale attacks it may not satisfy Kyiv
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 Keir Starmer to face first international test as he meets Biden and other world leaders at Nato Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also due at Washington meeting
Top News · Jul 8, 2024 Zelenskyy Seeks NATO Support For Strengthening Ukraine's Air Defenses Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks NATO support after missile attack; Poland pledges aid and cooperation in the aftermath of Russia's invasion.
Top News · Jul 8, 2024 French Leftist Coalition Wins Most Seats In Legislative Elections Recent elections in France lead to a leftist coalition winning Parliament, creating uncertainty and challenges for governance.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 Ukraine's Zelenskyy discusses further NATO support with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday he expects the upcoming NATO summit to provide specific steps to strengthen his country’s air defenses against Russia, hours after a Russian missile attack killed at least 28 people in various locations, including a children’s hospital in Kyiv
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024 Keir Starmer faces Northern Ireland unity calls as new PM tours UK Labour leader heads next to Wales before his diplomatic debut at a Nato summit in Washington
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 Ukraine war: Why China is conducting military exercises in Belarus Belarus has played a vital role in Russia’s war against Ukraine
The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2024 Biden’s health and threat of a second Trump term loom over Nato summit European leaders turn eyes to president as they meet next week and as concerns build for US, their ‘unpredictable ally’