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Kosovo to approve troop contribution for Gaza force

The Tiny Balkan nation of Kosovo says it wants to commit dozens of its security troops to an international force for Gaza because its appreciates what NATO-led peacekeepers have done for its own security since the 1998-99 war with Serbia

The Independent UK

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president is seen as strong front-runner in Sunday's election

Bulgarians are holding an early election that could bring to power a left-leaning ex-president

The Independent UK

Europe-led coalition prepares mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

A group of more than 40 countries is meeting in Paris to finalise early plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The France and UK-led coalition insists the operation will only kick in when the war is over. Countries say they are ready to send warships, personnel and demining support.

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Ukraine war briefing: €90bn EU loan for Ukraine to be released in second quarter

EU economy commissioner says Iran war is feeding Russia’s war machine; Trump condemns massive strikes on Ukraine. What we know on day 1,514

The Guardian - AU

Reeves backs further North Sea drilling to boost Britain’s oil and gas supply

Chancellor says government working with energy companies to open up tie-back sites in the North Sea

The Independent UK

The UK is losing a race against time to reach war footing

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Our unreadiness for battle cannot be blamed on the present government, but even so, the prime minister and chancellor must be prepared to spend more to bring the country up to speed

The Independent UK

What ‘warfare versus welfare’ gets wrong about real-life economics

Lord Robertson’s claim that the UK cannot defend itself with an “ever-expanding” welfare budget has resonated loudly, given his previous positions as a Nato secretary-general and UK defence secretary. Following up on the UK’s 2025 strategic defence review, which he led, Robertson warned that low investment is leaving UK security…

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The UK is alarmingly unprepared for the threats it faces – security expert explains why

Lord Robertson, former UK defence secretary and Nato chief, has said that the UK’s national security is “in peril”. He is right. There is no secret about what the threats are. In addition to the woeful news from the Middle East and Ukraine every day, stories of sabotage, hacking, Russian…

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‘Immediate removal’: Pete Hegseth’s reign faces collapse as an Arizona Senator takes steps to impeach him

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing the most serious threat to his tenure yet, as House Democrats officially filed six articles of impeachment against him on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The move, led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), marks the latest escalation in a months-long campaign to hold Hegseth accountable…

The Mary Sue

Berlin approves defence initiatives as domestic industry receives drone and frigate deals

New combat drones are planned for use by the so-called Lithuania Brigade, a unit of around 5,000 soldiers who guarantee the defence and security of NATO's eastern flank until the end of 2027.

Euronews

Has Marles bowed to Trump’s wishes on defence spending? The figures are as clear as mud

The defence minister insists that increases in spending did not happen because of thinktanks, retired generals ‘or washed-up bureaucrats’

The Guardian - AU

UK ‘badly exposed’ and needs 10 years to rebuild defence, former military chief warns Starmer

Exclusive: Jock Stirrup, the former chief of defence staff under Tony Blair, tells the prime minister: ‘We expect our leaders to lead and that means making tough decisions’

The Independent UK

The new National Defence Strategy feels written for a bygone era – and ignores the elephant in the room

Sometimes new government strategies really aren’t newsworthy. The 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) is like that.

The Conversation

Drone tech evolves every 3-6 months, leaving Europe buying outpaced systems

The war in Ukraine made clear that drone technology evolves faster than governments can buy it. Can defence systems keep up?

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky calls Putin a ‘global threat’ after Moscow’s deadliest aerial attack this year

Russian forces pound Ukraine with 700 drones and missiles in ‘horrendous attack’

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to spend almost $300m on making drones for Ukraine

Nato promises not to lose sight of Ukraine conflict; Russia attacks Kyiv. What we know on day 1,513

We Got This Covered

Europe is quietly building a backup NATO without America and Trump just gave them every reason to stop being quiet about it

Plan B is in motion.

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An 86-year-old French woman reunited with her 1950s sweetheart after 60 years – he died in January, and ICE locked her up a week later

Love knows no borders.

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The Independent UK

If President Trump can no longer be trusted on trade, Britain should look elsewhere for reliable partners

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By threatening to rip up last year’s UK trade deal, the US president has shown once again that Britain must move closer to its European neighbours

The Independent UK

Trump says Xi will ‘give him a big fat hug’ as he promises to ‘permanently reopen’ Strait of Hormuz

President will open the waterway ‘for China’ – two days after ordering his military to impose a blockade

Euronews

120,000 drones and more missiles: Allies double down on Ukraine aid in Berlin

Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov emphasised that Kyiv is pushing to scale up domestic drone production and accelerate deliveries to the frontline.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer rejects accusation Labour is ‘complacent’ on defence funding

PM responds to warnings by former Nato chief George Robertson by saying defence spending is increasing rapidly

The Conversation

Albanese government will commit to boosting defence spending to 3% of GDP, but under a revised definition

The Albanese government will increase defence spending to about 3% of GDP by 2033 in its 2026 National Defence Strategy to be unveiled on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Starmer says he disagrees with former Nato chief’s ‘corrosive complacency’ claim

Lord George Robertson claimed the UK is underprepared for war and ministers are unwilling to make the necessary investment.

International Business Times UK

Rachel Reeves Blasts Donald Trump's Iran War as Keir Starmer Prepares Crisis Address to the Nation

Rachel Reeves has branded Donald Trump's Iran war a 'folly' without an exit plan, blaming it for squeezing UK households as oil prices surge and growth forecasts are cut.

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