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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 -
As quakes rattle Greek islands, brave tourists enjoy having Santorini to themselves
More Greek islands closed schools Tuesday as hundreds of earthquakes ratted the Aegean Sea, while a handful of hardy tourists enjoyed having Santorini’s stunning views to themselvesABC News - 1d -
Thousands flee Santorini as earthquakes hit popular Greek island
Experts say the Greek island of Santorini has been hit by more than 1,000 earthquakes, but they're not linked to the region's active volcanoes.CBS News - 13h -
Thousands evacuate Greek island of Santorini amid earthquake fears
Hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the island since Sunday, leading emergency flights to be scheduled.BBC News - 1d -
Santorini on alert as tremors rattle Greek island
Authorities advise against gatherings in enclosed spaces following a flurry of seismic activity nearby.BBC News - 2d -
Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts
The popular Greek holiday island of Santorini is taking emergency measures in response to intense seismic activityABC News - 2d -
Dozens of earthquakes shake Greek island of Santorini
Schools remained shut and additional flights were scheduled to help people leave the Greek island of Santorini as tremors shook the island for a fourth day.NBC News - 2d -
Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge
A series of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini have led authorities to shut down schools, dispatch rescue teams with sniffer dogs and sent instructions to residents including a request ...ABC News - 3d -
Greek police arrest a suspect over online auctions for ancient artifacts
Authorities in Greece say they have arrested a suspect accused of setting up online auctions to sell ancient Greek artifacts across multiple countries, including the United States, Britain, Canada, ...ABC News - 5d -
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 -
Greek authorities say more than 170 migrants picked up as arrivals from Libya increase
Greek authorities say more than 170 migrants have been picked up from rickety boats in recent days with most found off the southern tip of the country in a route that appears to be increasingly ...ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Schools closed on eastern Greek island of Lesbos after overnight earthquake
Authorities on the eastern Greek island of Lesbos have ordered schools in part of the island to remain shut to allow for inspection for potential structural damage after an overnight earthquake ...ABC 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 -
UK ministers poised to approve expansion of Gatwick airport
Government could also give the go-ahead to development of Luton to allow more passengersFinancial 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 ministerABC 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 -
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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 -
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Investor interest in defense grows
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Poland ‘most attacked’ online by Russia, says minister
Warsaw identifies Moscow-backed disinformation group trying to disrupt presidential election, Krzysztof Gawkowski saysFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
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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 -
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 -
A love letter to Patmos: the most serene of all the Greek islands
Saint John lived in a cave here and wrote about the Apocalypse, but these days the quiet shores of beautiful Patmos nurture happier thoughts. Of all the Greek islands, Patmos is easily the most ...The Guardian - 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 -
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124 migrants detained on an eastern Greek island after using unmarked speedboats
Authorities in Greece have detained 124 migrants on the eastern island of Karpathos after spotting speedboats without identification markersABC News - Jan. 8 -
US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister
US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’. The United States has imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
UK minister accuses Musk of endangering her life
Jess Phillips hits back at tech billionaire after he attacks her handling of grooming scandalFinancial Times - Jan. 7
