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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.

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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

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

The Guardian - US

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.

Al Jazeera

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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.

Euronews

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.

Al Jazeera

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?

Euronews

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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".

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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.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer to meet head of Nato amid speculation over spending commitments

Mark Rutte will visit Sheffield Forgemasters with Defence Secretary John Healey, and give a speech at Chatham House.

The Independent UK

New German leader plans to discuss Ukraine and trade with Trump in Oval Office visit

Germany’s new leader is meeting President Donald Trump in Washington as he works to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, help defuse trade tensions that pose a risk to Europe’s biggest economy and further bolster his country’s long-criticized military spending

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The Independent UK

Elizabeth Warren claims Musk enriched himself to the tune of $100B during his time in the White House

Senator details more than 100 instances in which she alleges billionaire profited from his role with Trump administration

Al Jazeera

US presses NATO to agree defence spending hike

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he thinks that the committment to the increased budget will happen this month.

The Independent UK

NATO set to approve new military purchases as part of a major defense spending hike

NATO defense ministers are set to approve plans to buy more weapons and military equipment to better defend Europe, the Arctic and North Atlantic

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine like ‘children fighting in a park’ in White House meeting with Friedrich Merz – as it happened

US president adds ‘sometimes you’re better off letting them fight for a while’ as he and German chancellor also express unhappiness with Russian invasion

The Guardian - UK

Norway MPs reject call to stop wealth fund investing in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories

Parliament votes against divestment proposal after tearful speeches in chamber and protests outside

The Independent UK

Stephen King on 'The Life of Chuck,' the end of the world and, yes, joy

So vividly drawn is Stephen King’s fiction that it’s offered the basis for some 50 feature films

The Independent UK

As the war drums beat, Nato’s leaders have one big problem

COMMENT: With global tensions inexorably on the rise, Keir Starmer and his Nato allies are caught in a quandary – but the chances of war raises an existential risk for us all, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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