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Trump news at a glance: Top Republicans express concern over plan to withdraw troops from Germany

Pentagon says it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany; blame game begins after Spirit airlines ceases operations. Key US politics stories from Saturday 2 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

Nato is ‘disintegrating’, Donald Tusk says in urgent call to action

‘The greatest threat to the transatlantic community are not its external enemies, but the ongoing disintegration of our alliance,’ Poland’s prime minister warns

The Independent UK

Germany focuses on shared interests after US announces troop drawdown

The German defense minister has responded to the U.S. plan to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, emphasizing the mutual benefits of the U.S. military presence in Europe

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Nato seeks to ‘understand the details’ of US decision to withdraw troops from Germany

German government calls redeployment of 5,000 troops ‘anticipated’ and reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence

The Guardian - UK

U.S. To Withdraw Thousands Of Troops From Germany Amid Trump's Spat With Merz

The U.S. is set to withdraw some 5,000 troops from Germany as President Donald Trump continues to clash with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the rest of NATO as a whole.

International Business Times

‘Failure to provide support’: US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid widening Iran war rift

The Pentagon is withdrawing approximately 5,000 US troops from Germany, a move signaling heightened tensions with European allies over the Iran conflict. This decision follows sharp criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding Iran negotiations. The drawdown aims to return US troop levels in Europe to pre-Ukraine war figures, reflecting…

The Times of India

Trump is now dealing with an irate, tough Germany. Here’s why

ANALYSIS: Friedrich Merz calling out Trump’s foreign policy is an effort to get the US president to think less about Vladimir Putin and protect America’s allies, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran

The US president has criticised the German chancellor and raised the prospect of pulling US troops from Italy and Spain. Plus, 10 lessons on ending the fossil fuel era

The Guardian - UK

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran

US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Trump vs Macron: Handshake wars, beautiful sunglasses and the end of Le Bromance

It all started with a handshake that left their knuckles white in 2017, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK

King Charles has saved the special relationship – for now

The king charmed Americans – including the president – while artfully asserting his views on climate and executive power

The Guardian - US

'Why shouldn’t I?': Trump escalates pressure on Nato allies, signals troop cuts in Italy, Spain over Iran conflict

President Trump is considering reducing US troop presence in Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support for the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz efforts. This move signals a widening rift with European allies over military objectives and burden-sharing within Nato.

The Times of India

Trump tells Merz to ‘fix his broken country’ in new attack on German chancellor

US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a ‘possible reduction’ in US troops in Germany

The Guardian - UK

Why does the US have military bases in Germany?

Trump is withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 US personnel based in Germany. But why are they there in the first place?

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The Independent UK

Royal recruits boost volunteers as the Netherlands builds up its military reservists

The Dutch military is looking to more than double the number of volunteer reservists in its ranks as it boosts recruitment to tackle new threats

The Guardian - AU

Trump threatens to reduce troop numbers in Germany amid growing row with Nato allies

US president’s threat comes after Germany’s Friedrich Merz suggests Trump team is being outplayed in its negotiations with Iran

Radio France Internationale

Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war.

Evening Standard

King would have probably helped with military strikes against Iran, says Trump

The president has repeatedly lambasted the UK for failing to join attacks on Tehran and branded Sir Keir Starmer weak and indecisive

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The Independent UK

The royal mission for peace and stability is far from complete

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The King’s speech displayed the monarchy’s true purpose – and its power – but there is much to be done to repair the ‘special relationship’

International Business Times UK

Historic King's Speech to Congress Unpacks 'Not So Subtle' Messaging on Global Security and American Political Stability

King Charles III has addressed a joint meeting of the US Congress, using his historic speech to highlight the importance of NATO, climate action, and checks and balances on executive power.

The Guardian - UK

Britain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to Nato

Royal Navy chief says unified naval force will deter future Russian threats from the ‘open sea border’ to the north

The Guardian - UK

The little-known clause that Europe’s security may now depend on

Article 42.7 had languished in obscurity for decades – until Donald Trump began casting doubt on US commitment to Nato

The Guardian - UK

King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit

Remarks marking the 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’

The Times of India

‘Go back to England’: Argentina’s vice president tells Falkland residents after report of US ‘review’

Tensions over the Falkland Islands have intensified after Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarruel said residents of the disputed territory should “go back to England”.

International Business Times

Europe And Asia Drive Global Military Spending To Record $2.9T Amid Worldwide Rearmament

Global military spending surged to a record $2.887 trillion in 2025, marking the eleventh consecutive year of growth.

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