2 w. ago Efforts to rearm Europe stumble as Trump ‘kicks over the chessboard’ of the Ukraine war

EU must take replace rhetoric with deeds and increase military power to ensure Putin takes heed, European commissioner for defence warns

Politics

2 w. ago Discussing Yemen military plan in group chat a ‘mistake’, says Trump official

Tulsi Gabbard was giving evidence to the House Intelligence Committee .

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3 w. ago Thierry Breton who suddenly quit Brussels role promised to ‘behave’ in new Bank of America role

Former French EU commissioner sought clearance for ‘light’ advisory position with US finance giant, correspondence shows

Politics

3 w. ago Inside Politics: Dáil could be set for more drama as speaking rights row comes back in focus

Inside Politics: Dáil could be set for more drama as speaking rights row comes back in focus  The Irish Times

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Pete Hegseth texted me the war plan’: How top US officials shared military strike details in group chat with journalist

‘Genuinely shocking’: National security lapse presents a perfect snapshot of the fears over defence secretary Hegseth’s suitability

Events

3 w. ago Defence now Europe's 'number one focus' says Irish officer taking up military role in Brussels

A team from Ireland takes over at the head of the European Union Military Committee in June.

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3 w. ago Russian military officer meets Kim Jong Un after North Korea sent troops to fight Ukraine

North Korea has been supplying a vast amount of weapons to Russia, as well as thousands of troops.

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3 w. ago Russian military officer to meet Kim Jong Un after North Korea sent troops support war on Ukraine

The Russian Security Council secretary arrived in North Korea and plans to meet with top officials.

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3 w. ago EU release plans for defence spend increase including loans but unknown if Ireland will benefit

The White Paper on European Defence comes after the bloc announced this month a raft of proposals it says could mobilise up to €800 billion.

Economics

4 w. ago Next German leader warns of Russia's 'war against Europe' as MPs pass historic defence deal

The €500 billion package will go towards defence and infrastructure.

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