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The success of a key NATO summit is in doubt after Spain rejects a big hike in defense spending

The success of a key NATO summit next week is hanging in the balance

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

View from The Hill: Albanese decides against pursuing Donald Trump to NATO

Anthony Albanese, just back from the G7 and his cancelled meeting with Donald Trump, has abandoned the idea of going to next week’s NATO meeting in pursuit of face time with the elusive president.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025

Britain’s support for AUKUS is unwavering - but its capacity to deliver is another matter

A recently announced Pentagon review of the AUKUS pact has sparked a renewed bout of debate in Australia. Led by the “AUKUS-agnostic” US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby, the review raises serious questions over whether Australia will receive its US-made Virginia-class submarines on schedule from 2032.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025

Spain rejects Nato plan for member states to spend 5% of GDP on defence

PM Pedro Sánchez says he wants a ‘more flexible formula’ that would make target optional or allow Madrid to opt out

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025

What UK involvement in Iran could look like – and the political questions it raises

At the time of writing, US President Donald Trump is deliberating over whether to join Israel’s air campaign to destroy Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons programme. This is already a contentious issue within Washington DC and the Trump administration. But if the president decides to take the US into a war…

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2025

Finland's parliament votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat

Several countries bordering Russia — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so.

Euronews · Jun 19, 2025

Iran is also a threat to Europe, Israel's EU and NATO ambassador tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, Haim Regev said Israel started the conflict with Iran as it didn't have any other choice and warned that the threat from Tehran's nuclear ambitions could spread beyond the Middle East.

Euronews · Jun 19, 2025

Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated defense spending increase as 'unreasonable'

Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense needs that’s expected to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.”

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

28 Years Later plot and ending explained — and will there be another film?

Alphas, Slow-lows and a final twist, here’s the jumpscare-free guide to Danny Boyle’s new horror film

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Massive security operation for NATO summit turns parts of The Hague into a fortress

Super-tight security is smothering The Hague around a summit of NATO leaders next week

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025