Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris Chuck Norris’s death has sparked a wave of tributes from fellow action stars and fans The Independent UK · Mar 20
Daily ICE arrests are topping 1,000. But the majority aren’t in cities Trump targeted with high-profile surges Roughly half of all arrests targeted immigrants who were already in law enforcement custody, new analysis finds The Independent UK · Mar 20
Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of action to reopen Strait of Hormuz Mr Trump said the alliance was a ‘paper tiger’ without the US. The Independent UK · Mar 20
Ukraine drone experts helping five countries defend themselves against Iran attacks Ukraine has become one of the world’s leading producers of cutting-edge, battle-tested drone interceptors The Independent UK · Mar 20
Trump ‘considers risky ground offensive to free Strait of Hormuz’ after branding Nato ‘cowards’ Oil and gas prices have spiked due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - and the US president has attacked Nato for not helping end it The Independent UK · Mar 20
Bulletin PM briefing: Trump’s fresh attack on Nato and meningitis outbreak could spread In case you’ve missed them – here are five of today’s biggest stories The Independent UK · Mar 20
Trump labels Nato a ‘paper tiger’ in latest plea for help with ‘simple military maneuver’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 20
Danish Soldiers Ready to Blow Up Greenland's Runways Over Trump Invasion Fears, Says Report Danish broadcaster DR reports that soldiers in Greenland were prepared to destroy runways to block US forces following President Trump's annexation rhetoric. The 'Arctic Endurance' exercise reportedly masked a high-stakes defensive operation involving five European nations. International Business Times UK · Mar 20
'Paper tiger without US': Trump lashes out at Nato for not joining Iran war; calls allies 'cowards' Former President Donald Trump labeled Nato allies "cowards" for refusing to join the US-led military campaign against Iran. He criticized their complaints about high oil prices while not assisting in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned this lack of support would be detrimental to Nato's future. The Times of India · Mar 20
Who will stop Trump on Iran? As the war escalates and the president digs in, the White House says "Nobody tells him what to do" Salon · Mar 20
Could Middle East war bring region closer to an 'Arab NATO'? Egypt is again calling for a joint Arab military alliance – sometimes described as an “Arab NATO” – to defend the region. But Arab states are deeply divided over the idea, Middle East analyst Hasni Abidi tells RFI. Radio France Internationale · Mar 20
Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor With Japan's PM Sitting Next to Him — 'Who Knows Better About Surprise?' The tense Oval Office meeting where President Trump referenced Pearl Harbor to justify US military actions in Iran left Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visibly stunned. It raises questions about US-Japan relations and global diplomacy. International Business Times UK · Mar 20
The war in Iran raises pressure on Ukraine while Russia prepares new offensives With U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace talks on hold due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to try to expand his military gains via new offensives against his southern neighbor that will put even more pressure on Kyiv The Independent UK · Mar 20
Iran warns U.S. voters that the Pentagon’s $200 billion request is just the start of a $1,000,000,000,000 war bill Great use of US taxpayer money! We Got This Covered · Mar 19
Barchart · Mar 19 Your Worst Nightmare Might Be Your Best Hope: Cyborg Cockroaches Enter Real-World Deployment A German startup fields NATO-ready insect swarms while Singapore and Japan develop disaster rescue platforms, creating a split between benevolent and military futures for bio-hybrid technology
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Royal Navy reports Russian warship and sanctioned oil tanker in English Channel A Royal Navy warship, HMS Mersey, and a Wildcat helicopter spent 48 hours monitoring the Russian frigate RFN Soobrazitelny and sanctioned tanker MV Anatoly Kolodkin in the English Channel. The operation, coordinated with Nato, involved using powerful radars and sensors to gather intelligence as the Russian vessels sailed westward. After…
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Donald Trump's 'Unhinged' Iran Threat: US Vows To 'Massively Blow Up' Gas Fields Trump's threat to destroy Iran's key gas field marks a dangerous escalation in the Gulf, as energy shocks, ally tensions and war risks collide in a deepening crisis
Axios · Mar 19 Seven U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition The U.K. led the charge, but the statement is only symbolic for now.
Salon · Mar 19 “America First” becomes America alone The nation’s allies are refusing to help in Iran, leaving the president increasingly isolated on the world stage
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Shamrock vs. Clover: Why Melania Trump's St. Patrick's Day Post Is Angering Ireland Melania Trump's innocent St Patrick's Day Instagram post has Irish eyes rolling over a clover-shamrock mix-up, stirring cultural and political backlash amid US immigration tensions.
Euronews · Mar 19 Denmark deployed troops to Greenland in January fearing US invasion, local media report Danish public broadcaster DR said it had seen a military operations order dated 13 January that described an operation organising the defence of Greenland.
Euronews · Mar 19 Iceland wary of Brexit-like 'lies' ahead of EU referendum, says foreign minister Iceland's foreign minister says now is the time to revive talks to join the EU. Within today's context of instability in transatlantic relations as well as in global politics in general, Iceland must not be left "alone".
The Guardian - US · Mar 19 Dear allies of America, please don’t confuse our president with us We are trying our best to resist him, contain him and remove him from office as quickly as we possibly can. Thank you for your patience
Euronews · Mar 19 A 'people's republic' on NATO's edge: The Narva narrative testing Europe's defences A pro-Russian online campaign is casting the Estonian city of Narva as a "people's republic", spreading propaganda and at times calling for violence and sabotage.
Euronews · Mar 19 Newsletter: Iran war and Druzhba dispute to dominate EU leaders’ summit Also in this newsletter: how the 50th anniversary celebration of the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) was overshadowed by allegations of coordinated collaboration with anti-EU forces; and Iceland's Foreign Minister speaks to Europe Today.