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Greek defense minister calls for EU to loosen strict defense spending limits

Greece’s defense minister says the European Union should abandon a “schizophrenic” approach of imposing very strict defense spending limits on its members if it’s to adequately defend its territory ...

ABC News - 11h

Will Brent Venables assuming Oklahoma defensive play-calling duties help Sooners bounce back in 2025 season?

Venables is a bright defensive mind, but will it be enough to save a middling tenure with the Sooners?

CBS Sports - 2d

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables to call defensive plays in 2025

Oklahoma went 6-7 in 2024 and is 22-17 overall in Venables' three seasons in Norman.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Nikola Jokic calls Knicks a top-five NBA title contender after off night against New York's defense

After being held to just 17 points in the Knicks' win over the Nuggets on Wednesday, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic praised New York and assessed their chances of a title this season.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Aaron Glenn won't call defensive plays for Jets

When Aaron Glenn was interviewing for head coaching jobs earlier this month, he said any team that hires him would be getting a head coach and not a defensive coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27

Pete Hegseth sworn in as Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's controversial pick for Secretary of Defense, was sworn in today following an historic, tie-breaking vote last night. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.

NBC News - Jan. 26

Pete Hegseth sworn-in as secretary of defense

Vice President JD Vance administered the oath of office and swore in Pete Hegseth as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense.

NBC News - Jan. 25

Watch: Hegseth sworn in as Defense secretary

Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Defense Department under the Trump administration Saturday morning after weeks of turmoil over allegations of sexual misconduct and an alleged past drinking ...

The Hill - Jan. 25

Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense by Senate

The Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department, with Vice President Vance making the tie-breaking vote. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard and Julie Tsirkin ...

NBC News - Jan. 25

Trump had ‘fiery’ call with Danish prime minister over Greenland: Report

President Trump reportedly held a “fiery” call with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen over the president’s insistence that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary for American national ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Trump in fiery call with Denmark’s prime minister over Greenland

US president insisted he wants to take over Arctic island

Financial Times - Jan. 24

UK minister calls TikTok desirable product but admits ‘genuine concerns’

Technology secretary Peter Kyle expresses fear of app being ‘propaganda vehicle’ but says it can deliver ‘exhilaration’ to users. TikTok’s power to deliver “exhilaration” and the UK’s relationship ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Pakistan chief minister targeted by AI 'hug' video

Yahoo News - Jan. 22

Advocates launch Medicaid defense

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Advocates roll out efforts to shield Medicaid Liberal advocacy groups are ramping up efforts to protect the ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Ministers force out chair of UK’s competition regulator

Marcus Bokkerink replaced at CMA with government saying it wants pro-business decisions to drive prosperity and growth

Financial Times - Jan. 21

UK ministers poised to approve expansion of Gatwick airport

Government could also give the go-ahead to development of Luton to allow more passengers

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Canada's foreign minister endorses Carney to replace Trudeau as prime minister

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she will endorse former central banker Mark Carney to be Liberal Party leader and Canada’s next prime minister

ABC News - Jan. 19

Trump will want a good deal with UK, says minister

Darren Jones, the chancellor's second-in-command, is confident UK-US trading relationships could be deepened.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Israeli minister resigns over Gaza ceasefire deal

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Greenland prime minister: 'We don't want to be Americans'

Greenland’s prime minister weighed in on President-elect Trump's proposal to acquire the island territory, arguing that the nation intends to keep working toward independence from Denmark. “We ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Russian hackers target WhatsApp accounts of ministers worldwide

FSB-linked Star Blizzard attempts to lure email recipients to click on QR code that gives attackers access to account. Russian state-linked hackers have targeted the WhatsApp accounts of government ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Israeli defence minister freeing settlers in administrative detention

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Investor interest in defense grows

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Poland ‘most attacked’ online by Russia, says minister

Warsaw identifies Moscow-backed disinformation group trying to disrupt presidential election, Krzysztof Gawkowski says

Financial Times - Jan. 16

France's new prime minister faces no-confidence vote

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense

The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Tulip Siddiq, U.K. Anticorruption Minister, Resigns

Tulip Siddiq, the niece of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, had been named in an embezzlement investigation in the Asian country in December.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Trump interest in Greenland is ‘wake-up call to Copenhagen’, says minister

Greenlandic minister says Denmark has failed to act over demands for action on minerals and alleged state abuses. A Greenlandic government minister has said she views Donald Trump’s interest in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says

Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Mexico to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, Economy Minister Says

President-elect Donald Trump wants tariffs if Mexico doesn’t comply with his border goals.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Justices skeptical of TikTok's defense

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Supreme Court skeptical of TikTok's attempt to fight ban TikTok received a frosty reception in its fight ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Minister rejects Burnham's call for grooming inquiry

The Conservatives and Reform UK are both demanding a fresh national investigation into the issue.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Greenland’s prime minister calls for calm after Trump comments

Pro-independence Múte Egede says Greenland must stay unified after becoming centre of US-Denmark spat. Greenland’s prime minister has called for unity, urging citizens not to panic, after being ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

South Africa’s sports minister joins growing calls for boycott of Afghanistan

Afghanistan to feature at upcoming Champions Trophy England and South Africa are in group with Afghanistan South Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the ...