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German foreign minister briefed on air defence on visit to Kiev

World - Yahoo News - November 4

NATO chief says Germany will 'step up' on defence spending

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Manchester City’s league title defence will be a struggle, Guardiola admits

Champions lost at Bournemouth after Carabao Cup exit ‘People expect us to win 38 games 5-0. It will not happen’ Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City must accept that their title defence will ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

German Defence Ministry faces shortfall of €6 billion, minister warns

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Sara Sharif’s father tells court her stepmother was the ‘true villain’

A father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter tried to give her CPR, his defence says.

Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister Yoav Gallant, triggering protests across Israel

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv and outside PM’s home condemn sacking of Gallant, widely seen by Israel’s allies as a brake on far-right elements of Israeli government . The Israeli prime minister, ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister, says trust 'broken'

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv against defence minister's firing

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Netanyahu’s sacking of defence chief ‘last thing Israel needs’, says president

Critics dismayed at timing of dismissal amid war and on day of US election – and warn more may come for PM’s political gain. Middle East crisis live – latest updates Many Israelis have been ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

European defence bosses expect Trump to demand more Nato contributions

Leonardo chief executive calls for investment in region’s defence sector as well as alliances to increase competitiveness

World - Financial Times - November 7

Trade, tech, defence: UK braces for policy flashpoints with Trump’s US

Key differences are set to test the transatlantic relationship

World - Financial Times - November 7

Russia ramping up drone attacks on Ukraine, UK Defence Ministry says

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Trump return puts UK defence spending top of agenda

Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.

Taiwan considers big US defence purchases as overture to Trump

Taipei wants to show new administration it is serious about protecting itself against China

Business - Financial Times - November 11

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executive

World - Financial Times - November 11

Airbus defence chief says Trump election a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe

Michael Schoellhorn warns region risks falling victim to US-China power play unless it takes unified approach

World - Financial Times - November 12

Xi faces heat over failure to protect Chinese workers overseas

Bomb attack by Pakistan separatists adds to pressure on Beijing to secure interests

World - Financial Times - November 13

'It flew right into her room': Ukrainian girl killed by Russian drone as attacks surge

Russia is launching mass drone strikes on Ukraine. Maria, 14, was one of the latest victims.

Trump taps Fox News host Hegseth for defence secretary

President-elect to also nominate John Ratcliffe for CIA director and Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel

Business - Financial Times - November 13

UK’s dual motive for higher defence spending raises problems

Trump era means government has to navigate competing pressures, but it must solve its procurement woes first

World - Financial Times - November 13

Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick

Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.

Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

National guard veteran and Fox News presenter has been a critic of military and has minimal managerial experience. US politics – live updates The Pentagon has been stunned by Donald Trump ’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Who is Pete Hegseth - the Fox News host who will be defence secretary?

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, has advocated for a conservative cultural shift in the US military.

Israeli defence minister confirms conscription of ultra-Orthodox men

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Anger in Lebanon at large number of rescue workers killed by Israel

Attacks on Thursday night bring total number of emergency workers killed by Israel in Lebanon to more than 200. Middle East crisis – live updates Twenty-one civil defence rescuers have been ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Freddie Steward’s selection can strengthen England in defence and in attack | Ugo Monye

Steve Borthwick’s team always kick a lot but they must use the ball well to have a chance against these brilliant South Africans. The kicking duel is going to be pivotal at Twickenham on Saturday. ...