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The Independent UK · Jun 24

‘Suffered a heatstroke’: Italy rebuts Nato chief Rutte's claim on US flights supporting Iran strikes

Italy has refuted Nato chief Mark Rutte's claim that hundreds of US aircraft flew from Italian bases for operations against Iran. Rome insists only technical and logistical support was authorized, not combat missions. This clarification follows Rutte's remarks to Fox News, which sparked political backlash in Italy. The government maintains…

The Times of India · Jun 24

Russia’s push to control Arctic waterway presents Europe with a daunting challenge

Norway’s defence minister, Tore Sandvik, recently warned that Russia must not be allowed to control the Bear Gap. This is a stretch of water that runs roughly 400 miles between Bear Island in the southernmost portion of the Svalbard archipelago and Cape North on Norway’s northern mainland. It serves as…

The Conversation · Jun 24

‘Battle hardened’ Ukraine has role to play in defending Europe, says ex-Nato chief

Country is ‘militarily the strongest in Europe’, says Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who wants coalition ready in case US pulls troops

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

You can ignore Trump’s threats to leave NATO: Pimco says they’re a 'paper tiger'

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

Fortune · Jun 24

Global Markets | European shares hold flat on US-Iran talks; Rheinmetall slides

European markets saw a flat opening as investors weighed U.S.-Iran talks. Defence giant Rheinmetall plunged on reports of Germany scrapping a major warship project, though rival TKMS surged. Real estate stocks gained, led by Segro after a buyout bid. Tech shares steadied after recent losses, with chipmakers showing modest gains.…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Badenoch will ‘absolutely not’ apologise for PMQs comments about Starmer’s downfall, spokesperson says – as it happened

Tory leader said Labour MPs were cheering, even though there are ‘400 knives’ in Starmer’s back

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Rutte meets Trump to defuse tensions ahead of major NATO summit

The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Trump administration and Europe remain fractious over the war in Iran, with the US cutting its European defence commitments drastically.

Euronews · Jun 24

Newsletter: Ukraine tensions and the Taliban question

In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on Tuesday.

Euronews · Jun 24

NATO and Ukraine launch $300,000 competition to find the best 'Spiderweb-type' tools to destroy billions of dollars of Russian planes and aerial assets

NATO and Ukraine launched a €250,000 competition seeking technologies capable of disabling enemy airfields, aircraft, and supporting infrastructure.

TechRadar · Jun 24