Trump repeats ‘not Winston Churchill’ jibe as he fires parting shot at Starmer The US president’s repeated criticisms of Starmer escalated after the breakout of the Iran war The Independent UK · Jun 22
'Neither I Nor Italy Ever Beg': Meloni Blasts Trump After POTUS Claims He Only Took G7 Photo Out of Pity Donald Trump's public bust‑up with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over Iran, NATO and a disputed G7 photo has exposed a sharp rift between two once‑close right‑wing allies. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
'All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp:' Trump Arctic Strategy Mocked After Official Claims Greenland Invasion Logic A US official's justification for annexing Greenland, linked to a seafood chain's shrimp promotion, has sparked a diplomatic crisis, straining NATO relations and prompting European leaders to respond. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit is postponed Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say British PM helped increase security The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
What are the big issues facing the new PM as Starmer announces resignation? Sir Keir’s successor will face a series of challenges. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder The German government says it intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS, whose products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks, as it tries to strengthen European production along with NATO ally France The Independent UK · Jun 22
From bromance to battles: Starmer and Trump’s rocky transatlantic relationship Initially drawing praise for his deft handling of the unpredictable president, Sir Keir ended up at loggerheads with him on Iran. Evening Standard · Jun 22
How Starmer and Trump’s transatlantic bromance collapsed into bitter public rows Once dubbed ‘no Winston Churchill’, Sir Keir drew the ire of the US President on multiple occasions The Independent UK · Jun 22
Turkish court bans website critical of NATO summit A website critical of the NATO military alliance has been blocked by a Turkish court order ahead of a summit of the bloc in Ankara. AAP · Jun 21
Poland and Germany renew historic ties to defend Europe's eastern flank Poland and Germany entered a new era in bilateral relations this week after signing a new defence agreement amid heightened tensions with Russia. It comes 35 years on from a landmark pact that ended decades of enmity and laid the foundations for an increasingly strategic partnership. Radio France Internationale · Jun 21
From Meloni to Macron: How Trump’s relationships with Europe’s leaders fell apart one by one IN FOCUS: Trump’s seemingly off-hand remarks about the Italian prime minister have sparked a diplomatic spat. But it is not the first time the mercurial leader has rubbed world leaders the wrong way, Maira Butt reports The Independent UK · Jun 21
'I suggest you focus on yours': Meloni hits back at Trump's 'senseless' G7 accusations President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, alleging she repeatedly sought a photo with him at the G7 summit and accusing Italy of insufficient cooperation during the Iran war. Meloni has refuted Trump's claims, calling them "completely fabricated" and asserting her popularity stems from defending Italy's… The Economic Times · Jun 20
Trump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni, who says his 'unprovoked attacks are senseless' President Donald Trump is lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once more The Independent UK · Jun 20
Trump says Italy's Meloni asked 'over and over' for a photo with him as diplomatic spat escalates US President Donald Trump turned up the heat on a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him at the G7 summit and blaming the clash between the two heads of state on tensions over Iran and NATO. Meloni… France 24 · Jun 20
Bangkok Post · Jun 20 Trump doubles down in Meloni photo op spat WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him and linking the dispute to tensions over Iran and NATO.
The Economic Times · Jun 20 Donald Trump insists Italian PM Meloni 'asked, over and over' for photo with him at G7 US President Donald Trump has reignited a public feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, alleging she repeatedly sought photos with him at the G7 summit. Trump accused Meloni of previously opposing US policy on Iran, only to seek renewed friendship after perceived US military success. Meloni has vehemently denied…
The Times of India · Jun 20 'She wants to be friends again': Trump repeats Meloni asked for photo 'over and over' at G7 Trump, apparently miffed by being given a cold shoulder by European allies during the Iran war, said Meloni's popularity has taken a dip ever since she refused the US access to Italy's landing strips or runways, which caused "a great logistical inconvenience" to American operations. The remarks came after Meloni…
We Got This Covered · Jun 19 Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, pushes allies to take the lead on defense, and create ‘NATO 3.0’ "They put America’s sons and daughters, our sons and daughters, at risk
MarketBeat · Jun 19 How to Invest in the Biggest European Defense Surge in Decades European military spending is surging at the fastest pace in decades, and these ETFs could position investors to access the space as it continues growing.
The Independent UK · Jun 19 Hegseth’s review of Nato allies appears out of step with what they are already doing The defense secretary is telling European leaders things they already know
Euronews · Jun 19 Newsletter: EU leaders poised for battle over cash Also in this newsletter: EU leaders react to European Council President António Costa laying the groundwork for diplomatic contacts with Russia; and exclusive comments from Sweden's EU affairs minister as EU leaders gear up to debate the bloc's next long-term budget.
The Independent UK · Jun 19 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fuel sales halted after Kyiv strikes both sides of Crimean bridge Fuel supplies in occupied Crimea have been restricted to essential government agencies
The Independent UK · Jun 19 Iran-US war latest: Trump warns Tehran ‘we will take over your country’ if the Strait of Hormuz is closed US president’s threats come as Vance joins other US officials in Zurich to hammer out peace deal terms with a battery of Tehran's leaders
Radio France Internationale · Jun 19 'Trump is an aberration in US politics', former security adviser tells RFI Former United States national security adviser John Bolton worked closely with President Donald Trump during his first term in the White House, but is highly critical of the president's current policies regarding Iran. Bolton tells RFI why negotiations to end the Middle East war are likely to fail, and in…
Euronews · Jun 19 Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe as he lambasts NATO allies in Brussels meeting Hegseth slammed Europe for prioritising what he called liberal ideals over practical defence needs as he lambasted the alliance’s defence chiefs in a rare appearance at the NATO HQ in Brussels.