NATO commits to major defence spending hike sought by Trump The bloc agrees to boost spending to 5% of GDP, but Spain, Belgium and Slovakia say they will struggle to meet target. Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025
Sidelined Zelensky Still Gets Trump Face Time At NATO Summit Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky may have been left largely on the margins of NATO's summit in the Netherlands -- but he still managed to score a sit-down meeting with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025
NATO Leader Dubs Trump 'Daddy' in Jab Over Him Using a Swear to Describe Israel-Iran Conflict NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte heaped praise on President Donald Trump during the two-day NATO summit in the Netherlands. Latin Times · Jun 25, 2025
Donald Trump says US to hold talks with Iran on nuclear deal as he doubles down on 'obliteration' of sites US President says decision to target Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-busting bombs had ended the war, calling it ‘a victory for everybody’ Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025
NATO backs defence hike as Trump claims victory, but doubts linger NATO leaders meeting in The Hague on Wednesday agreed to raise defence spending to 5 percent of GDP and reaffirmed their mutual defence pledge – steps Donald Trump hailed as a “monumental win” for the US, which he says has carried an unfair share of the burden. But while all… Radio France Internationale · Jun 25, 2025
A week off from PMQs can’t save Starmer from awkward questions over welfare bill Ange takes the reins in Westminster, as the prime minister gets a quizzing at Nato summit The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025
Trump's Comparison of Iran Strikes to Hiroshima and Nagasaki Called Out for One Thing: 'Didn't Iran Bomb Israel After?' President Donald Trump seemingly compared his strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. Latin Times · Jun 25, 2025
Zelenskyy meets Trump on NATO sidelines; Putin will skip BRICS in Brazil Ukrainian leader steps up diplomatic push, while his Russian counterpart will skip a summit due to ICC arrest warrant. Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025
No 10 set to offer concessions to welfare rebels Exclusive: Ministers said to be considering watering down reforms, with more than 120 MPs poised to oppose bill The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025
Nato fully committed to Ukraine, PM insists, despite no condemnation of Russia Sir Keir Starmer faced questions about whether Donald Trump, who wants to bring the Ukraine war to an end, did not want to condemn Vladimir Putin. Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025
How and why is Britain obtaining access to nuclear gravity bombs? UK purchase of F-35A squadron means US nuclear warheads are likely to be stored on British soil once again The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025
Starmer to press on with welfare reforms as 120 Labour MPs prepare to defy him The Prime Minister said the ‘broken’ welfare system must be fixed. Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025
Trump and Hegseth admit doubts about level of damage to Iranian nuclear sites President calls intelligence ‘inconclusive’ while defence secretary describes harm to facilities as ‘moderate to severe’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025
Labour accused of making 'world more dangerous' with nuclear jets plan Labour have been accused of "making the world ever more dangerous" over plans to buy a fleet of fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2025 Nato chief calls Donald Trump 'Daddy' during press conference NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte has called US president Donald Trump "Daddy" while discussing escalating tensions in the Middle East
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025 Eurostar services restored after severe delays due to huge cable theft in France Engineers repair high-speed line after day of chaos for passengers, caused by 600m of cable being stolen or cut
International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025 Trump Sees 'Progress' On Gaza, Raising Hopes For Ceasefire US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that "great progress" was being made to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as a new ceasefire push began more than 20 months since the start of the conflict.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 25, 2025 NATO summit kicks off in The Hague amid unity calls, protests, and sabotage fears World leaders met in The Hague on Tuesday for the start of the 2025 NATO summit. The goal was to show unity and support a major increase in defence spending as global security threats grow. But the first day was overshadowed by doubts about the US commitment to NATO itself,…
Benzinga · Jun 25, 2025 Trump Made 'Europe…Pay In A Big Way:' NATO Chief Lauds Role In Boosting Defense Spending Mark Rutte, the NATO Secretary-General, has extended his appreciation to President Donald Trump for his significant contribution to the escalation of European defense spending.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025 Trump hails ‘big win’ as Nato states agree to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP US president appears relaxed and reaffirms commitment to military alliance – though Spain criticised
Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025 Starmer insists Nato committed to mutual defence as Trump casts doubt on support Nato’s Article 5 commits all members of the alliance to come to the defence of each other if attacked.
International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2025 After Iran, Is Taiwan Next? China Military, Russia Said To Combine Forces To Invade Asian Nation NATO's Mark Rutte warns China and Russia could team up to invade Taiwan, escalating global tensions after Iran.
Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025 Trump with NATO ‘all the way’ on Article 5 as leaders gather at summit President Donald Trump previously said the US commitment to mutual defence guarantees ‘depends on your definition’.
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sidelined as NATO leaders meet to agree defense spending boost Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is looking on from the sidelines as NATO leaders meet to agree a significant boost in defense spending that is spurred by Russian aggression
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025 Starmer dismisses welfare cuts revolt as ‘noises off’ and defends his leadership – as it happened PM ‘committed to reforming system’ as more Labour MPs join opposition to plan to cut universal credit and Pip