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The Latest: Federal judge bars Trump’s proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has permanently blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing most of his first executive order on elections

The Latest: Federal judge bars Trump’s proof of citizenship requirement to vote
Europe|Political|World

Czech constitutional court orders government to let president attend NATO summit

The Czech Constitutional Court ordered the government on Wednesday to allow President Petr Pavel to attend the NATO summit in Turkey next month, issuing an injunction in

Czech constitutional court orders government to let president attend NATO summit
Europe|World

Former Dutch defence minister to lead EU diplomatic service

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday named a former Dutch defence minister and France’s ambassador to NATO to top posts in the EU diplomatic

Former Dutch defence minister to lead EU diplomatic service
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EU membership not the answer for Iceland, opposition leader says

Iceland's main opposition leader said European Union membership would not fix the country's economic problems or strengthen its security, making the

EU membership not the answer for Iceland, opposition leader says
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NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, seeking to ease tensions over the Iran

NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit
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Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says

The Czech Republic will not meet NATO's minimum defence spending target again this year, but will aim to meet it from 2027, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Friday.

Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says
Europe|Political|World

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
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Allies announce $1 billion for Ukraine weapons package under PURL, Kyiv's defence minister says

Ukraine's allies have announced contributions to NATO's Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List programme for $1 billion at a meeting of the Ukraine

Allies announce $1 billion for Ukraine weapons package under PURL, Kyiv's defence minister says
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Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says

Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said on

Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says
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Pentagon open to Poland's offer to host permanent U.S. base, Polish minister says

The U.S.

Pentagon open to Poland's offer to host permanent U.S. base, Polish minister says
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Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies
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Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe, scorns some allies

U.S.

Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe, scorns some allies
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Lithuania's new coalition seeks long-term US military presence

Lithuania's reshuffled government will aim to secure a long-term presence of U.S. military units in the NATO country, which borders both Russia and Belarus, a coalition

Lithuania's new coalition seeks long-term US military presence
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Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe

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Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe
Europe|World

US is interested in a Polish offer for a permanent US military base, Polish official says

Poland's deputy defense minister says the U.S. is interested in establishing a permanent military base in Poland

US is interested in a Polish offer for a permanent US military base, Polish official says
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, Macron after G7 summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on Wednesday he had spoken to U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, Macron after G7 summit
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Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France

Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is downplaying the impact of the Trump administration's decision to reduce military support for allies

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans
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Denmark says its military will deploy battalion in Latvia

Denmark's military will deploy a battalion of 850 troops to NATO member Latvia in the autumn, taking over from a Swedish contingent that was stationed in the region,

Denmark says its military will deploy battalion in Latvia
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Allies filling gaps in NATO crisis forces left by US, Rutte says

Other NATO members have increased their contributions to the alliance's crisis forces to fill many of the gaps left by U.S. cuts to its commitments, NATO chief Mark Rutte

Allies filling gaps in NATO crisis forces left by US, Rutte says
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Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkey's offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit to Moscow this week at which he will also discuss Black Sea

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea
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NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere

NATO’s top military officer is considering new plans to defend Europe if Russia attacks

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere
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Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it

The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
Europe|Political|World

NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year

NATO will gradually adjust the strength of its peace support mission in Kosovo, which has been in place since 1999, over the next year due to the steady security

NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year