Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three killed in Kyiv drone attack on Moscow as strikes on oil facilities continue Ukraine's attack also targeted Russian tankers and ferries near the Sea of Azov The Independent UK · Jul 10
Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks US military bases as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates US military's Central Command says it controls the Strait of Hormuz but Iran's Guard rejects claim The Independent UK · Jul 10
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv reaches ‘political’ agreement with US on Patriot interceptor production licences Key supplies of interceptors to arrive in the next few days, as talks also continue on a ‘drone deal’, Zelenskyy says. What we know on day 1,598 The Guardian - AU · Jul 10
The Latest: After weeks on hold, deal between Israel and Lebanon is progressing, says US official The U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon is moving to technical discussions in Rome after weeks of stagnation The Independent UK · Jul 9
Technical details need to be agreed before Ukraine can produce Patriot missiles, Zelensky says Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that technical details still needed to be finalised with the US before Kyiv could start manufacturing its own Patriot air-defence missiles. Ukraine's dwindling interceptor stockpiles have been outstripped by Russia's deadly ballistic missile attacks. France 24 · Jul 9
Burnham on course to become next UK PM with 322 Labour MPs backing him in first vote If Burnham reaches at least 323 nominations then it would no longer be mathematically possible for another challenger to get the 81 signatures required to join the race out of the total of 402 Labour MPs. Euronews · Jul 9
Renewed NATO co-operation and defence spending are about strategy, not obeying Trump The NATO meeting in Turkey, fraught with tension, has concluded. United States President Donald Trump said at the start of the meeting in Ankara that he might not have attended had it not been hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whose authoritarianism Trump admires. The Conversation · Jul 9
Trump Threatens to Pull All US Troops From Europe Unless NATO Hands Over Greenland President Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from Europe unless NATO allies agree to hand over Greenland, escalating tensions within the alliance. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
Trump Brands Iran 'Scum' as He Declares Himself Top Assassination Target at NATO Summit Donald Trump claims to be Iran's top assassination target, criticising its leadership amid escalating tensions and failed ceasefire talks. His comments highlight ongoing security risks and potential conflict. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
Why Erdogan gave NATO leaders loaded revolvers NATO leaders received engraved revolvers and ammunition from Turkish President Erdogan after a summit. Several leaders discovered the contents of the gift much later, or had not seen it. Security services seized the weapons, causing logistical and protocol-related headaches for delegations. Some leaders' gifts remained in Turkey due to transport… The Economic Times · Jul 9
'Spain was very generous today': Trump softens rhetoric after Madrid highlights Nato spending Madrid said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had softened his rhetoric on Spain hours after threatening to halt trade with the Nato ally, because he had been made aware of a surge in Madrid's contributions to the alliance in recent years. The Times of India · Jul 9
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Stuns With Bold Reaction After Trump’s NATO “Family Photo” Snub “She was totally in charge,” a netizen said. Bored Panda · Jul 9
Scottish airport sees huge surge in US military flights as Donald Trump strikes Iran US military use of Scotland's Prestwick Airport has surged as Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran is “over” and launched… The National (Scotland) · Jul 9
Newly released footage shows revolver gifted by Erdogan to NATO leaders Images shared by the Lithuanian Presidency show a revolver given by Turkey's Erdogan to every NATO leader as a parting gift after the summit in Ankara. Each leader received a box containing a revolver engraved with their name, six bullets and a note exempting the weapons from export control. Euronews · Jul 9
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Ukraine says Patriot missile production will take months as war with Russia rages Ukrainian officials say that establishing Patriot air defense systems to protect its cities will take many months, with an adviser to the defense minister suggesting a year or more for interceptor missiles, primarily due to lengthy production cycles for subcontracted components. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday at a meeting with…
Euronews · Jul 9 Ukraine opens criminal probe after crowds attack army conscription vehicle in Lviv Violence against recruitment officers was almost non-existent at the start of the war, but has proliferated in recent years as the fighting has dragged on and fatigue set in among the population.
The Economic Times · Jul 9 Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, lays slain leader to rest Iranian forces attacked U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday. These strikes followed U.S. attacks on Iran's southern and eastern provinces. The events put further strain on a three-week-old ceasefire agreement. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of a crushing response to further U.S. intervention. Oil prices fell as investors weighed…
Radio France Internationale · Jul 9 Trump says US will give Ukraine licence to build Patriot missiles The United States will grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors domestically, President Donald Trump announced from this week's NATO summit – as Kyiv's stockpile of the US-made air defence system runs critically low amid intensifying Russian strikes.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 'I May Be Gone Too': Donald Trump Ominously Predicts Iran Is Plotting to Assassinate Him During a NATO summit, President Trump claimed Iran is plotting to assassinate him, while defending his military record and criticising media scepticism.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 Trump Suffers Double Slip at NATO Summit, Calling Zelenskyy 'Putin' and Iran the 'Islamic Republic of Japan' President Trump's errors at the 2026 NATO Summit, including confusing Iran with Japan and Zelensky with Putin, have reignited debates about his cognitive health and fitness for office.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 'Dozy Donnie': Viral Video Appears to Show Trump Passed Out Asleep at NATO Summit Donald Trump faced online ridicule after videos showed him appearing to fall asleep during a NATO summit in Türkiye, overshadowing significant diplomatic discussions.
Euronews · Jul 9 US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says The United States committed to granting formal approval for the sale of Tomahawk missiles and ground-based Typhoon launchers by August, although the number of missiles acquired would remain classified.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 'I'm Iran's No. 1 Target': Trump Ditches New $400M Air Force One, Flies Older Jet Home President Trump chose an older Air Force One over a new $400M jet due to security concerns, amid rising tensions with Iran. The decision raises questions about the new aircraft's cost and safety.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 'Guided Like a Dementia Patient': Video of Erdoğan Guiding Trump's Hand Sparks Fresh Health Specylations Video of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan guiding Donald Trump's hand and the US leader apparently dozing during a NATO summit in Ankara has revived fierce speculation about Trump's health and fitness for office.
Euronews · Jul 9 A World Bank for defence? The lender that Europe's big powers have yet to join Nine countries have thrown their weight behind a new multilateral bank designed to bankroll Western rearmament, but the notable caution of Europe's largest military and economic powers raises the question of whether it can become the answer to defence funding.