A maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port, no one hurt A maritime drone used in the Ukraine conflict exploded at a Black Sea port in Romania on Friday The Independent UK · Jun 5
Western Balkan leaders join EU summit amid renewed enlargement drive EU and Western Balkan leaders are gathering in the Adriatic port town of Tivat in Montenegro on Friday, alongside heads of Europe's largest economies including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Radio France Internationale · Jun 5
EU summit with western Balkan leaders to reaffirm membership prospects Macron, Merz and von der Leyen among those due to gather in Montenegro for talks on integration of six countries The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Helicopter crash victim was Britain’s only female commando Lily-Mae Fisher was one of three who died in the incident on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Jun 4
Trump Heads to Crucial NATO Summit as Fears Grow Over the Future of the Transatlantic Alliance The next meeting between President Donald Trump and NATO leaders now has an official date: July 7-8 in Ankara, Turkey. But behind the diplomatic preparations, European officials and security experts are increasingly worried that the gathering could become one of the most consequential summits in the alliance's 77-year history. Latin Times · Jun 4
‘Embarrassing’: pressure on Merz after Germany’s failure to win UN security council seat Criticism comes from across political spectrum after blow to Friedrich Merz’s government The Guardian - UK · Jun 4
Nato summit most important in its history, says Rubio amid US force cutbacks Allies told they will have to ‘step up’ to fill the gap left by the reduced American military capability in Europe. Evening Standard · Jun 3
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning The Independent UK · Jun 3
Poland and Lithuania confirm exploring a bigger role in nuclear deterrence Poland and Lithuania confirm they are in talks about their role in NATO's nuclear deterrence efforts, which are centered on U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe The Independent UK · Jun 3
Learning Tree International Awarded Multi-Year NATO NCIA Commercial Training Services Contract – IFB-CO-423236-TRN LONDON, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Learning Tree International, a global leader in workforce transformation and mission-critical technology training, has been awarded a multi-year contract by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Communications-and Information Agency (NCIA) as their Education and Training industry partner.The Commercial Training Services Contract – IFB-CO-423236-TRN… AAP · Jun 3
Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg with drones ahead of 'Russian Davos' Ukrainian drone attacks in St. Petersburg targeted military and energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, setting ablaze a Russian warship and oil depots on the Baltic coast. This attack deep in Russian territory came on the opening day of Putin's three-day economic forum held in the city and as NATO Secretary… France 24 · Jun 3
Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark's prime minister by leading a center-left coalition of four parties AAP · Jun 2
EU tightens migration rules, eyes strategic enlargement in Balkans The European Union has reached a deal on tougher migration rules that would allow countries to set up so-called “return hubs” outside the bloc, a move hailed by supporters as a practical answer to stalled deportations, but denounced by rights groups as a dangerous step towards offshore detention. Meanwhile, the… Radio France Internationale · Jun 2
Patriot missile shortage has created ‘window of vulnerability’ Russia is exploiting in Ukraine Countries that rely on US-made air defence system feel increasingly exposed as interceptor supplies dwindle The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
International Business Times UK · Jun 2 Critics Sound Alarm After Donald Trump Contradicts Himself Three Times in One Sentence Donald Trump's meandering CNBC interview on Iran, NATO and European 'windmills' has triggered fresh questions about his focus and judgment as he seeks a return to the White House.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 2 Drones to protect undersea cables from Russian sabotage touted in new defense pact — US one of three partners developing new tech to protect $1.8 trillion in daily transactions The Australian, UK, and U.S. governments just announced a cooperation to develop new technologies to protect underwater cables. The move comes after recent incidents of damages to undersea cables across the world, as well as the Russian Navy's surveying of areas near where undersea cables run.
The Independent UK · Jun 1 Top EU official tells Western Balkan countries that bloc's enlargement is real European Council President António Costa says that the European Union summit this week with candidate nations of the Western Balkans will show that the opportunity for enlargement is real
The Independent UK · Jun 1 Fears Russia could threaten Arctic and put London within range of hypersonic missiles UK’s defence secretary warns Russia poses ‘greatest threat to Arctic and High North security since the Cold War’
The Independent UK · May 31 American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats American allies are emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation as security threats increasingly cross regional boundaries, even as the Trump administration criticizes traditional partners
International Business Times · May 30 Hegseth Reiterates US Unease With NATO Allies In Shangri-La Summit The defense secretary's comments are seen as yet another prod from the Trump administration to reluctant NATO partners, who are not keen to ramp up military spending.
The Independent UK · May 29 Nato must be more willing to push back when the Kremlin goes too far THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: It is unacceptable that Russia, in the conduct of its war in Ukraine, has yet again violated another nation’s sovereignty. After the drone strike on a residential tower block in Romania, the response must be more than the usual summoning of ambassadors
AAP · May 29 Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania
The Independent UK · May 29 Putin pushes Nato to the brink with drone attack in Romania IN DEPTH: As Vladimir Putin pushes ever deeper into Nato territory – by accident or design – the international alliance grows ever more vexed about what action to take, much to the Russian president’s delight. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports
The Guardian - UK · May 29 Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is danger to us all’ after drone hits apartment building, while Russia denies involvement
AAP · May 29 Russian drone targeting Ukraine goes astray, crashes into apartment building in NATO member Romania Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania