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The Latest Breaking News from NATO

Russia could be ready to attack Nato within five years, says secretary general

In speech in London Mark Rutte says he expects alliance members to agree to raise military spending to 5% of GDP

The Guardian - UK

NATO chief Rutte calls for 400% increase in the alliance's air and missile defense

The head of NATO plans to say the military alliance needs to increase its air and missile defenses by 400% to counter the threat from Russia

The Independent UK

Nato jets scrambled as Russia launches 'biggest drone bombardment' of Ukraine

Ukraine’s air force said 479 Russian drones were launched in the war's biggest overnight drone bombardment

Evening Standard

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Poland scrambles fighter jets to secure airspace amid Russian airstrikes on Ukraine

Poland and NATO scrambled jets to secure Polish airspace after Russian strikes near Ukraine's border. No airspace violations reported. Forces remain on alert.

Euronews

Rutte to meet PM as Nato chief says ‘quantum leap’ in defence needed

The secretary general of the military bloc is expected to say Nato must ‘become a stronger, fairer and more lethal alliance’.

Evening Standard

Could an alliance of eight small countries turn out to be Europe’s anchor?

Amid geopolitical storms and the rise of populism, the ‘Nordic-Baltic eight’ is gaining clout as a bulwark of western resolve, says Paul Taylor, a visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

More bodies of executed civil war-era prisoners uncovered under Greek city park

Local officials say another series of unmarked graves — this one containing 14 individuals — has been dug up in a park in the suburb of Neapolis-Sykies, near the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki

The Independent UK

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Spanish left puts pressure on PM Sánchez: IU threatens to leave government over increase in defence spending

Around one thousand people from left-wing parties took part in a protest against increased military spending and rearmament in Madrid on Saturday.

Euronews

Invest in defence now or start learning Russian later, NATO secretary general says

The US has appointed a new Supreme Allied Commander to Europe (SACEUR), much to the relief of NATO allies. Ahead of a major summit in The Hague later this month, allies have agreed to raise spending to 5% of GDP and invest in new capabilities designed to deter the threat…

Euronews

As Putin ramps up his summer offensive in Ukraine, will he succeed?

ANALYSIS: Russia is stepping up its summer offensive both on the ground and in the air but support from Europe and sophisticated drone warfare could help Ukraine hold Moscow back. World affairs editor Sam Kiley takes a closer look

The Independent UK

UK could face up to £30bn of tax rises to fund defence spending boost, economist says

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to boost defence spending to 2.7 per cent of GDP by 2027, as Nato allies push for ‘dramatic increase’

The Independent UK

What the UK’s ‘Nato-first’ defence approach tells us about Britain’s place in a volatile world

Since the end of the cold war, the relevance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) has regularly been questioned, even by its most prominent leaders. Its members, therefore, find it necessary to remind each other and the world of its value from time to time.

The Conversation

Where does Poland’s new president stand on Ukraine?

As some turn on Kyiv, Nawrocki, a nationalist, says Poland and Ukraine must address ‘overdue historical issues’.

Al Jazeera

Exclusive: Europe also needs Golden Dome missile defence, say US experts

Europe needs an equivalent of the the hugely priced missile defence project touted by US President Donald Trump, argue US experts, citing the continet's vulnerability to attack.

Euronews

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: President’s union with Musk up in flames as feud publicly spirals

Musk had complained for weeks about Trump’s tax spending bill, but the feud has descended into an extraordinary exchange of insults. Key US politics stories from 5 June 2025

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,198

These are the key events on day 1,198 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Euronews

Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says

US President Donald Trump insists that US allies should spend at least 5% so America can focus on security priorities elsewhere, mostly in the Indo-Pacific and on its own borders.

Al Jazeera

Trump, Merz discuss trade, NATO spending and Russia’s war on Ukraine

The German chancellor expressed his country’s support for Ukraine and pushed Trump to apply more pressure on Russia.

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Euronews

Merz in Washington: Did Germany's chancellor achieve everything he wanted from Trump talks?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday afternoon. But did Merz get everything he wanted from the talks?

The Independent UK

French Open: Coco Gauff beats Loïs Boisson to set up a 1 vs. 2 final against Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff has reached her second final at Roland-Garros by beating Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to end the surprising, upset-filled run by a French wild-card entry who is ranked No. 361

The Independent UK

Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command

President Donald Trump is tapping an Air Force fighter pilot with extensive experience as a commander in the Middle East to be the next head of U.S. European Command

Evening Standard

UK faces calls for 5% GDP defence spend, ahead of PM’s meeting with Nato chief

Mark Rutte, the secretary general of the alliance, said on Thursday he is proposing Nato members spend 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence.

Euronews

Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik rejects verdict appeal amid political turmoil

In an interview with Euronews Serbia, Milorad Dodik said that he would not attend the public hearing in the capital Sarajevo next Thursday, and considers the state-level court's verdict against him "null and void".

The Guardian - UK

Hegseth says Nato allies ‘very close’ to raising defence spending target to 5%

US defence secretary says he expects goal of 5% of GDP in next decade to be agreed this month

Euronews

Drones transport blood to battlefield for life-saving medical attention in NATO exercise

NATO plans to boost defence spending and strengthen military readiness in response to potential threats from Russia, with a focus on drones and medical preparedness.

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