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Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump
Read full article: Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to TrumpThe U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending.
The number of migrants reaching the UK in small boats in a single day hits a 2025 high
Read full article: The number of migrants reaching the UK in small boats in a single day hits a 2025 highU.K. government figures show nearly 1,200 migrants arrived in the country Saturday in small boats from France across the English Channel, the highest number recorded on a single day so far this year.
The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spending
Read full article: The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spendingThe British government is about to outline the biggest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War as it seeks to send “a message to Moscow.”.
European countries vow billions in military support for Ukraine as US envoy meets Putin
Read full article: European countries vow billions in military support for Ukraine as US envoy meets PutinEuropean countries are vowing to sends billions of dollars in further funding to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine 'coalition of the willing' presses ahead with force planning amid doubts about US support
Read full article: Ukraine 'coalition of the willing' presses ahead with force planning amid doubts about US supportBritain’s defense minister is pressing his counterparts from around 30 countries to forge ahead with plans to deploy troops to Ukraine to police any future peace agreement with Russia.
Hegseth to fly to the Philippines and Japan in first visit to Asian treaty allies at odds with China
Read full article: Hegseth to fly to the Philippines and Japan in first visit to Asian treaty allies at odds with ChinaA Philippine official says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Philippines, the first stop in his first trip to Asia next week, for talks that will include increasing deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea.
Hegseth beefs up warship presence in the Middle East and will have 2 aircraft carriers in the region
Read full article: Hegseth beefs up warship presence in the Middle East and will have 2 aircraft carriers in the regionA U.S. official says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is beefing up the Navy warship presence in the Middle East, ordering two aircraft carriers to be there next month as the U.S. increases strikes on Yemen-based Houthi rebels.
Pentagon is cutting up to 60,000 civilian jobs. About a third of those took voluntary resignations
Read full article: Pentagon is cutting up to 60,000 civilian jobs. About a third of those took voluntary resignationsA senior defense official says that roughly 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs will be cut in the Defense Department.
Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relations
Read full article: Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relationsThe leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.
Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over Ukraine
Read full article: Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over UkraineU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is flying to Washington on a trip aimed at persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain military support for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war
Read full article: Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia warUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country wants “security guarantees” before any talks to end the Ukraine-Russia war.
NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting
Read full article: NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meetingSeveral NATO allies are insisting that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat
Read full article: Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threatOfficials say German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new Britain-Germany defense pact in response to the growing threat from Russia.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges Britain to help it strike deeper inside Russia as he addresses UK Cabinet
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges Britain to help it strike deeper inside Russia as he addresses UK CabinetUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Britain’s new government to help Kyiv’s forces attack deeper inside Russia to stop deadly missile strikes.