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The Latest Breaking News from NATO

U.S. To Withdraw Thousands Of Troops From Germany Amid Trump's Spat With Merz

The U.S. is set to withdraw some 5,000 troops from Germany as President Donald Trump continues to clash with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the rest of NATO as a whole.

International Business Times

The Iran war has turned the world's shipping straits into a chessboard—and the U.S. aims to box out China from the Panama Canal to the Malacca Strait

As the war over the Strait of Hormuz wages on, the U.S. is quietly gaining more influence over the Panama Canal and the straits of Malacca and Gibraltar.

Fortune

Trump follows through on threats as he announces significant troop withdrawal from Germany

Trump had earlier threatened to pull some US troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his disapproval with the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has upended the Middle East and caused a global oil price crisis.

Euronews

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Hope out of chaos: how the dark era of Trump is creating a new approach to global politics

There is cautious optimism that ‘a majority of multilateralists’ may be able to enduringly reshape global alliances

The Guardian - UK

Trump news at a glance: US troops to be pulled from Germany as president’s feud with Nato allies intensifies

Pentagon says withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months – key US politics stories from Friday, 1 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

UK on ‘high alert’ to defend Falklands, says RAF chief

A leaked Pentagon email has sparked concerns that the US could back Argentina’s sovereignty claim

The Independent UK

‘Failure to provide support’: US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid widening Iran war rift

The Pentagon is withdrawing approximately 5,000 US troops from Germany, a move signaling heightened tensions with European allies over the Iran conflict. This decision follows sharp criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding Iran negotiations. The drawdown aims to return US troop levels in Europe to pre-Ukraine war figures, reflecting…

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Trump says Iran hostilities ‘terminated’ as Congress consent deadline passes

Despite a ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed causing energy prices to rocket.

Evening Standard

Seth Moulton just called Trump’s war secretary a Nazi war criminal and invoked a chilling WWII precedent

Rep. Seth Moulton just accused Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of committing war crimes. He drew a direct line between his recent military actions and Nazi officers executed after World War II.

The Mary Sue

Why the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents

May 1, 2026, marks the 60th day of Operation Epic Fury in Iran – a symbolically significant date designating when a president who has mounted unilateral military operations must receive Congressional approval or wind it down.

The Conversation

Trump is now dealing with an irate, tough Germany. Here’s why

ANALYSIS: Friedrich Merz calling out Trump’s foreign policy is an effort to get the US president to think less about Vladimir Putin and protect America’s allies, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Trump Also Considering Removing Troops From Two Other European Countries: 'Why Shouldn't I?'

President Donald Trump said he is also considering removing troops from Italy and Spain, again criticizing NATO allies for what he sees as their lack of help during the war in Iran.

International Business Times

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran

US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Trump vs Macron: Handshake wars, beautiful sunglasses and the end of Le Bromance

It all started with a handshake that left their knuckles white in 2017, Maira Butt reports

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Euronews

Trump mulls US troop cuts in Italy and Spain over Iran war row

The Times of India

'Why shouldn’t I?': Trump escalates pressure on Nato allies, signals troop cuts in Italy, Spain over Iran conflict

President Trump is considering reducing US troop presence in Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support for the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz efforts. This move signals a widening rift with European allies over military objectives and burden-sharing within Nato.

The Mary Sue

King Charles Reminds Congress of the Importance of ‘Checks and Balances’ in an Address

In a move that the Founding Fathers would never have anticipated, King Charles III of the United Kingdom gave a speech about the importance of checks and balances in government. The United States gained independence on July 4, 1776, from Great Britain—nearly 250 years later, their king has given an…

Euronews

Trump launches fresh tirade against Merz after troop withdrawal threat

Trump's barrage of criticism comes in response to Merz's comments on Monday that the US was being "humiliated" by the Iranian leadership.

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Trump tells Merz to ‘fix his broken country’ in new attack on German chancellor

US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a ‘possible reduction’ in US troops in Germany

Euronews

Spain's 'humane migration policy' is 'model for Europe', minister says

Spain's Migration Minister defended the country’s migration approach in an interview with Euronews amid criticism from EU leaders on plans to regularise an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants.

The Guardian - UK

Why does the US have military bases in Germany?

Trump is withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 US personnel based in Germany. But why are they there in the first place?

Euronews

From statements to actions: Here's which European countries are spending the most on defence

Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953.

International Business Times UK

British Navy and UK Form Alliance with 9 Other European Countries as Maritime Tensions with Russia Rise

The British Navy and UK form a new alliance with nine other European nations to counter Russian aggression.

The Independent UK

King Charles tour latest: Royal arrives in Bermuda after multiple meetings with Trump during US state visit

The king and queen concluded the final day of their historic state visit with a White House goodbye to President Trump and a series of stops in Virginia on Thursday

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