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Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets. Here's why

Questions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry are still a wise strategic choice

Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets. Here's why
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni cautions EU on US trade war, won't send troops to Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cautioned European partners on Tuesday against escalating a trade dispute with the United States through

Italy's Meloni cautions EU on US trade war, won't send troops to Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Poland and Baltic nations plan to withdraw from landmine convention

NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia plan to withdraw from the Ottawa convention banning anti-personnel landmines due to the

Poland and Baltic nations plan to withdraw from landmine convention
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombia to decide which NATO fighter jets to buy within months, minister says

Colombia will decide within months from which NATO country it will purchase fighter jets, new Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez said, acknowledging that illegal

Colombia to decide which NATO fighter jets to buy within months, minister says
Europe|Political|World

Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees in peace treaty with Ukraine

Russia will seek "ironclad" guarantees in any peace deal on Ukraine that NATO nations will exclude Kyiv from membership and that Ukraine will remain neutral, a Russian deputy

Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees in peace treaty with Ukraine
Europe|Political|US|World

To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella

To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella

To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella
Europe|Political|World

Not for Russia to decide on peacekeepers in Ukraine, Macron says

The stationing of peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, as proposed by Britain and France as part of a ceasefire agreement with Russia, is a question for Kyiv to decide and not Moscow,

Not for Russia to decide on peacekeepers in Ukraine, Macron says
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island

All five parties in Greenland’s parliament have issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island

Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island
Europe|Political|World

Portugal wary of Trump's NATO policy in pick of fighter jets

Portugal could replace its ageing American-made F-16 fighter jets with European jets rather than F-35s following U.S.

Portugal wary of Trump's NATO policy in pick of fighter jets
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US security priorities lie elsewhere

The Trump administration’s warning last month that Europe must now take care of security in its own backyard raises troubling questions

Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US security priorities lie elsewhere
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Greenland’s prime minister summons party leaders after Trump doubles down on annexation

Greenland’s prime minister summons party leaders after Trump doubles down on annexation

Greenland’s prime minister summons party leaders after Trump doubles down on annexation
Economy|Europe|Political|US

The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has relented rather than risk a government shutdown

The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO secretary-general tells Trump he's motivating alliance members to spend more on defense

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is praising President Donald Trump for motivating fellow transatlantic alliance members to step up defense spending and getting Russia to the negotiating table for talks about its grinding war against Ukraine

NATO secretary-general tells Trump he's motivating alliance members to spend more on defense
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he hopes Russia will do the right thing on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his special envoy Steve Witkoff is in serious discussions with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump says he hopes Russia will do the right thing on Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

EU countries should suggest flagship European defence projects -Commission draft paper

The European Commission will invite EU countries to swiftly agree on their most pressing defence needs with a view to launching "large-scale pan-European flagship

EU countries should suggest flagship European defence projects -Commission draft paper
Europe|Political|World

Poland's president urges U.S. to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory, FT reports

Poland's president has called on the U.S. to transfer nuclear weapons to its territory as a deterrent against future Russian aggression, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Poland's president urges U.S. to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory, FT reports
Europe|Political|World

President Duda calls on US to place nuclear weapons in Poland

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has again called on the United States to deploy nuclear weapons to Poland as a deterrent to Russia

President Duda calls on US to place nuclear weapons in Poland
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say

Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington,

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey could be a vital partner as Europe, Ukraine seek new security framework

Turkey has emerged as a key potential partner in restructuring European security, diplomats and analysts say, as Europe scrambles to bolster its defence and find

Turkey could be a vital partner as Europe, Ukraine seek new security framework
Europe|Political|World

EU needs joint approach to defence procurement, Germany's Pistorius says

Europe needs a much more unified approach regarding the procurement of military equipment, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday, adding that

EU needs joint approach to defence procurement, Germany's Pistorius says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Polish PM urges Turkey to play key role in Ukraine peace process

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he urged Turkey to play a key role in any peace process for Ukraine during talks with President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Wednesday.

Polish PM urges Turkey to play key role in Ukraine peace process
Europe|Political|World

Prince William to visit UK troops in Estonia next week

Prince William will travel to Estonia next week to visit British troops involved in NATO operations there as part of the UK's drive to show solidarity with its allies and highlight

Prince William to visit UK troops in Estonia next week
Americas|Europe|Political|World

In rare meeting without U.S. ally, Western army chiefs meet to show Ukraine unity

More than 30 army chiefs among Washington's closest allies met in Paris on Tuesday without their U.S. counterparts, seeking to take on more

In rare meeting without U.S. ally, Western army chiefs meet to show Ukraine unity
Europe|Political|US|World

US, British commanders show unity after Trump uncertainties

U.S. and British commanders said on Tuesday joint military exercises were vital for providing Europe with a deterrent to Russia, a show of unity after

US, British commanders show unity after Trump uncertainties