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Nato boss to be ‘tough but discreet’ on defence spending goals, amid UK row

When countries have to step up military investment ‘of course there will be discussions’, said the secretary general.

Evening Standard · Jun 25

US says wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'

MANAMA - Top US diplomat Marco Rubio said Thursday that there were limits to what Washington would accept in any deal with Iran, warning that permitting Tehran to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz would open the door to "total chaos".

Bangkok Post · Jun 25

White House goes after longtime reporter foe who tried to find the 350-foot cut in the Reflecting Pool

Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta labelled ‘truly one of the dumbest individuals to have ever existed’ after investigating President Donald Trump’s claim the pool was slashed by saboteurs

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Newsletter: Can the Recovery Conference mend a fraying partnership?

In today's newsletter: A high-level conference in Gdańsk has been plagued by no-shows from the Ukrainian government, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte unveils "Trump Trillion" charts while at the Oval Office, and a Commissioner heads to Malta to address corruption.

Euronews · Jun 25

‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’: Trump offers first comments on Andy Burnham

The US president told reporters the former Manchester mayor ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky orders 40-day offensive to press Putin to end war

France claims interception of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker off Sicily

The Independent UK · Jun 25

At White House, NATO'S Rutte tries to ease tensions with Trump over Iran

NATO chief Mark Rutte met with President Trump at the White House to ease tensions over the Iran war and U.S. troop withdrawal threats. Rutte presented data on increased defense spending by allies, calling concerns about support "isolated cases." While Trump praised Rutte's efforts, he remained largely unconvinced about European…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Andy Burnham is ‘extremely liberal’, says Donald Trump in first verdict

The president has repeatedly lambasted the outgoing Prime Minister over his energy stance and for relying on ‘windmills’.

Evening Standard · Jun 24

Trump calls Andy Burnham ‘extremely liberal’ in first remarks on PM hopeful

The US president further dismissed Mr Burnham, describing him as ‘the mayor of a town’

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Trump says NATO allies ‘let down’ US by not backing Iran war

Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had "demolished" Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases in Europe during the conflict.

France 24 · Jun 24