‘People on edge’: Baltic states fear Russia-Ukraine war spillover
A spate of drone incursions fuels anxieties about a possible military conflict with Russia.
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‘King of the North’: Who is Andy Burnham, a potential UK prime minister?
With Keir Starmer under fire, it is Manchester’s mayor who looks to be the key challenger.
Serbia hosts first joint military exercise with NATO
The two-week-long drills come less than 30 years after NATO bombed Belgrade in the Kosovo war.
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Turkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile: What we know
The Yildirimhan ICBM has a range 6,000km, with a maximum speed of Mach 25 and a payload capacity of 3,000kg.
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Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia
European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.
Published On 4 May 2026
NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence
The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 66 as Trump announces Hormuz mission?
Trump orders new Hormuz mission after Iran says it receives US response to its peace proposal.
Germany’s Merz downplays rift with Washington despite US troop drawdown
German chancellor says criticism of Donald Trump’s strategy in Iran unrelated to troop withdrawal announcement.
NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany
US says it plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over next six to 12 months amid feud with European allies.
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Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?
At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.
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Europe’s little-known mutual defence clause: Is it a NATO substitute?
Several European leaders have called for a discussion on using the bloc’s mutual assistance clause amid US tensions.
