Improving Masters Defence

'Time of illusions' on European defence is over, says EU chief

Yahoo News - Mar. 11

Von der Leyen says €150bn defence loans should be spent in Europe

Funds to be used on weapons from EU and like-minded European nations such as UK, Norway and Switzerland

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Why Poland is still pushing for more EU-wide defence funding ideas

Also in this newsletter: A fresh push to charge Europe’s chip industry

Financial Times - Mar. 12

EU lawmakers urge defence preparations 'close to those of wartime'

Yahoo News - Mar. 12

IfW Kiel ties German growth forecast for 2026 to defence spending

Yahoo News - Mar. 13

Abercombie & Fitch must pay for ex-CEO's criminal sex trafficking defence

Judge rules allegations against Mike Jeffries are tied to his former role at the fashion brand.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Spain’s Sánchez calls for cyber and climate to count as defence spending

Prime Minister says ‘our threat is not Russia bringing its troops across the Pyrenees’

Financial Times - Mar. 13

‘Germany is back’: Merz secures Greens’ support for defence spend boost

Backing of Greens is tantamount to approval of chancellor-in-waiting’s proposal to relax debt brake. Germany’s conservative chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz , has said he has secured the ...

The Guardian - 6d

🧱 Burnley's iron-clad defence sets new Championship record

Another day, another clean sheet for Burnley. A 2-0 win away at Swansea saw them move into second place in the table above Sheffield United, and are now just two points behind Leeds after the ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

European defence companies should make love as well as war

The collaboration dividend will bring pay-offs

Financial Times - 3d

Europe’s defence spending spree risks debt crisis, warns Dutch politician

Pieter Omtzigt says EU’s €800bn military build-up could push up debt and interest rates

Financial Times - 3d

Asian defence stocks soar to record highs as Europe prepares to re-arm

Japanese and South Korean contractors gear up after Donald Trump threatens to withdraw US security umbrella

Financial Times - 2d

Estonia to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP from 2026

Yahoo News - 2d

Germany has broken 'shackles' to spend more on defence, Scholz says

Yahoo News - 2d

Liverpool Set to Bid £63million for Inter Milan Star to Strengthen Defence

Liverpool Eye Alessandro Bastoni for Summer Transfer PushLiverpool’s bid to continue building a squad capable of competing at the highest level is set to gather pace this summer, with defensive ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

UK Treasury omits defence from National Wealth Fund priority sectors

Decision comes even as government joins other European countries in seeking to raise military spending

Financial Times - 1d

‘As real as it can get’: EU to loan €150bn for European defence from invasion

EU launches scheme to buy more weapons in Europe as Russia remains ‘a threat for the foreseeable future’. Europe needs to be able to deter potential invaders by 2030, the EU executive has said as ...

The Guardian - 1d

Poland and UK discuss defence spending as Europe moves to re-arm

Finance minister Andrzej Domański calls for smarter funding as continent moves to bolster its military power

Financial Times - 1d

Spain's PM Sanchez sees defence technology upgrade as EU's priority

Yahoo News - 22h

EU decides to massively expand defence by 2030 as Russia looms

Yahoo News - 14h

Starmer shifts from boots on the ground in Ukraine to air and sea defence

UK prime minister hosts meeting of senior armed forces figures from 31 nations

Financial Times - 15h

Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

BBC News - Mar. 6

How Europe can take up America’s mantle

The continent is an economic superpower but it now has to mobilise in defence of democracy

Financial Times - Mar. 11

EU to exclude US, UK and Turkey from €150bn rearmament fund

Victory for France-backed ‘Buy European’ approach to defence spending

Financial Times - 1d

Pope showing "gradual, slight improvement" amid double pneumonia treatment

The 88-year-old pope has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said.

CBS News - Mar. 8

How a new focus changed Giannis' game and improved the Bucks' playoff outlook

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new skill in hopes of a healthy playoff run: The midrange jumper.

ESPN - Mar. 10

Pope has 'peaceful night' after his prognosis improves and is lifted

The pope rested peacefully overnight after his prognosis was "lifted" on Monday as he begins his 26th straight day in the hospital, the Vatican said.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Pope marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with condition improving

Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia

ABC News - Mar. 13

Massive Kingdom Come 2 Patch Out Now With 1,000+ Fixes And Improvements

The long-awaited 1.2 patch is out now for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, introducing official modding support and the ability to give Henry a new look, among many other changes.. Described as a ...

GameSpot - Mar. 13

How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours?

For World Sleep Day, BBC Sport examines how athletes get their shut eye and explores the best sleep hygiene tips

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours?

For World Sleep Day, BBC Sport examines how athletes get their shut eye and explores the best sleep hygiene tips

BBC News - Mar. 14

Bradley women's basketball ends improved season in MVC quarterfinals

The BU women won 14 games in 2024-25, equal to the combined total of the three previous seasons.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

With one month to play, streaking Rockets improve to No. 2 in Western Conference standings

With Denver’s shocking loss to Washington, the Rockets (43-25) enter the season’s final month at No. 2 in the Western Conference standings.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Commanders' GM Adam Peters continues to improve Washington's roster

Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters continues to raise the floor of his roster, while also taking advantage of Jayden Daniels' rookie contract.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Lions watch: The players who improved – or harmed – their chances during Six Nations

British and Irish Lions selection was a constant talking point throughout the Six Nations Championship. In almost every position there have been at least three or four players who have stood out, ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

PSG remain unbeaten in Ligue 1 but the chasing pack are improving

Lyon, Brest, Lille and Monaco have done well in Europe this season. There’s no shame in losing to this PSG side. By Get French Football News . PSG’s meetings with Marseille have produced one-way ...

The Guardian - 2d