Europe needs big defence players to catch up with US, says Belgian minister
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Starmer says US 'backstop' needed for Ukraine deal
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Costa says Europe needs to negotiate ‘new security architecture’ with Russia
EU Council president warns Moscow is ‘a global threat’ as European leaders prepare for Paris summitFinancial Times - 3d -
Can Europe get over its break-up with the US?
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Europe tries to shore up fragile unity as it realises it cannot rely on US
Leaders attend Paris summit for urgent talks on Ukraine after week that showed how far values have diverged. Europe live – latest updates They came smiling, but the task was immense. After ...The Guardian - 3d -
Europe must take a stand when it comes to Ukraine's future in NATO, foreign ministers say
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Bond investors brace for Europe’s defence spending ‘bazooka’
Sovereign debt yield curves at their steepest in more than two years as investors anticipate more supplyFinancial Times - 1d -
Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam
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US no longer ‘primarily focused’ on Europe’s security, says Pete Hegseth
US defence secretary says Europe should lead in defending Ukraine and that restoring pre-2014 borders is unrealistic. Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump’s newly appointed defence ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Russia asked US for Nato withdrawal from eastern Europe, says Romania
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US should not have made concessions to Russia over Ukraine, says German minister
France also criticises Trump’s approach to ending war, resting on Kyiv forfeiting territory and Nato membership. The US should not have made concessions to Russia in advance of peace negotiations ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
John Major accuses US of ‘cuddling’ up to Putin and condemns JD Vance’s Munich speech – Europe live
The former UK prime minister says democracy in Europe and across the globe is ‘under threat’ . ‘We can’t just be supine’: UK Liberal Democrat leader urges Starmer to stand up to ‘bully’ Trump ...The Guardian - 4d -
Europe tries to muscle up as US plots mediation to help end Russia's war in Ukraine
European leaders are taking steps to answer assertive U.S. efforts to end Russia’s war against UkraineABC News - 3d -
Europe’s wake-up call
Internal disagreements are just as serious a problem as external pressure from the US and RussiaFinancial Times - 5d -
Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe combined, study finds
IISS assessment lays bare challenges facing Europe should US cut back Ukraine military supportFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Players say US Open mixed doubles changes treat competitors like ‘trash’
Errani and Vavassori criticize ‘pseudo-exhibition’ Poland’s Zielinski says USTA didn’t consult players The US Open’s revamped mixed doubles format is a “profound injustice” that disrespects ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
US says return to pre-2014 Ukraine borders ‘unrealistic’ and European security is no longer top priority – Europe live
US defence secretary Peter Hegseth issued the warning to allies at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group’s meeting in Brussels. Back to Budapest, where the Alternative für Deutschland’s co-leader ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Work on new towns to begin by 2029, minister says
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Rachel Reeves can be trusted, says minister
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Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending
President says ‘fraud and abuse’ at Pentagon will be Elon Musk’s next targetFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Trump says US prices ‘could go up’ as he threatens new tariffs on trade partners
President says US will impose ‘reciprocal’ duties but no new specific tariffs are announced. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump threatened to ramp up his economic assault on some ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Is Gonna "F**k People Up," Actor Says
The Last of Us Season 2 finally has a confirmed release date, and it's set to debut on April 13 . Ahead of that, one of the actors who joined the cast for Season 2, Danny Ramirez, has spoken up to ...GameSpot - 4h -
US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Starmer says after emergency Paris summit – Europe live
UK prime minister says future of Europe and Ukraine at stake after European leaders convene at emergency summit in Paris. Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson told Reuters that deploying ...The Guardian - 2d -
Russia says there is ‘mutual desire’ to start Ukraine peace talks as US warns any deal must be acceptable to all sides – Europe live
US delegation says concessions must be made by both sides after talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia that did not involve Ukraine. Back when Europe was still looking to America with hope, and not ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK and EU countries must spend more on defence, says Lammy
The foreign secretary said Vladimir Putin would not "go away" even in the event of a negotiated peace in UkraineBBC News - 5d -
Musk is using a chainsaw for a job that needs a scalpel
Chainsaws are made for cutting down forests, not trimming unnecessary growth.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Ministers face questions about Prince Andrew’s use of public money
Labour peer will ask the government about the Duke of York’s conduct after calling for greater scrutiny of the royals in parliament. The government is to face questions about Prince Andrew and ...The Guardian - 5d -
Dak Prescott doesn't sound too worried about Cowboys catching up to Eagles: 'I feel like we've competed and beat them'
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Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick
The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
No plans to draw down US forces in Europe, for now
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How can Europe defend itself without the US?
President Trump’s threat to stop funding European defence could have lasting consequences.BBC News - 2d -
Europe’s dependence on US tech is a critical weakness
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China won't stop buying Russian gas, foreign minister says
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