81 m. ago Trump confirms commitment to Article 5 at Nato summit and praises 5% defence spending pledges as ‘big news’ – Europe live

US president dismisses speculation about his commitment to Article 5 and celebrates defence spending pledges in EUAsked about his commitment to Nato’s Article 5, Trump says:We are with them all the way. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Fran Kirby names four leaders pivotal to Lionesses' Euros defence after key withdrawals

Sarina Wiegman's England squad will be without Fran Kirby, Mary Earps and Millie Bright as they set about defending their Women's Euros title in Switzerland this summer

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37 h. ago Starmer to commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 at Nato summit

The figure is in line with the demands of President Donald Trump, who has called for Nato allies to shoulder more of the burden of European defence.

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47 h. ago Zelenskyy arrives in UK to discuss defence of Ukraine and pressure on Russia – Europe live

Ukraine president to meet King Charles, Keir Starmer and military personnelFor more updates on the Israel-Iran war, including US president Donald Trump’s call to “make Iran great again”, you can also follow our live blog here run by Jane Clinton:Let’s stop for a moment on that question of the EU-Israel association agreement, which sees Spain calling for immediate suspension of the deal, while Germany appears to be distancing itself from it. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Europeans back higher defence spending amid Russia threat, poll finds

Majorities in some countries back mandatory military service, and poll shows public sharply divided over TrumpFaced with an unpredictable Donald Trump and an aggressive Russia, Europeans favour increased spending on defence and, in some countries, compulsory military service.A survey of 12 countries for the European Council on Foreign Relations showed majorities for increased defence spending in Poland (70%), Denmark (70%) and the UK (57%). Continue reading...

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3 d. ago England star pays tribute to Young Lions after Euro U21 clash with Spain ends in chaos

England Under-21s defence of their European title continued with a 3-1 quarter-final win over pre-tournament favourites Spain, to book a final four showdown with Netherlands

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3 d. ago Beth Mead urges England to feed off the pressure of European title defence

The Lionesses squad travelling to Switzerland this summer is very different from the one that lifted the trophy on home soil at Euro 2022.

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5 d. ago Norway backs Nato’s 5% defence spending target despite Spain rejecting it as ‘unreasonable’ – Europe live

PM Jonas Gahr Støre declared Norway’s support for the 5% target proposed by Nato’s secretary general Mark RutteIn Berlin, meanwhile, a German government spokesperon said that Iran will probably be a topic of discussion at next week’s Nato summit in The Hague.“We do not comment on allies’ possible attack plans,” the spokesperson said, referring to US president Donald Trump saying he would decide within two weeks whether his country would join Israeli strikes. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Lucy Bronze responds to squad controversy with defiant Lionesses message ahead of Euro 2025

Lucy Bronze has hailed the Lionesses squad as one full of "winners", despite losing experienced trio Mary Earps, Fran Kirby and Millie Bright ahead of their European Championship defence

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5 d. ago Spanish PM rejects Nato’s ‘unreasonable’ 5% GDP target for defence spending – Europe live

Pedro Sánchez reportedly says move would be ‘counterproductive’ and harm Spanish economy Earlier today, I cheekily suggested that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is probably wondering how to persuade US president Donald Trump to stay at the Nato summit in The Hague next week long enough to get to discussions on Ukraine and Russia – and not leave early, as he did at the G7 summit.Well, looks like this issue may have actually influenced the planning.“Budapest city hall will organise the Budapest Pride march on 28 June as a city event. Period.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago England squad full of ‘winners’ ahead of Euros defence – Lucy Bronze

The England squad have gathered at St George’s Park ahead of their Euros quest and will open their campaign on July 5 against France in Zurich.

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7 d. ago Lionesses: Alessia Russo and Ella Toone open up on social media 'trap' after Katie Boulter reveals abuse

Lionesses are preparing for their European Championships title defence in Switzerland next month

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7 d. ago Europeans may as well start learning Russian if Ukraine does not get more support, Kaja Kallas warns – Europe live

EU foreign policy chief says Russia is a direct threat to Europe and has plan for long term aggressionMeanwhile, Russian president Vladimir Putin is set to take questions from international journalists on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Associated Press reported.Putin scheduled a roundtable session with senior news leaders of international news agencies, including the Associated Press.On Ukraine, the European Union is doing its part here too, not least because Ukraine is Europe’s first line of defence. We know that Russia responds to strength and nothing else.We have to do more for Ukraine, for our own security too.To quote my friend Nato secretary general Mark Rutte: if we don’t help Ukraine further, we should all start learning Russian. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Ukraine and Europe in limbo after Trump sidelines Zelenskyy at G7 – Europe live

Frustration after US president refuses to make Ukraine a priority at G7 despite appearance of Zelenskyy in CanadaEU’s Kallas continues:On Ukraine, the European Union is doing its part here too, not least because Ukraine is Europe’s first line of defence. We know that Russia responds to strength and nothing else.We have to do more for Ukraine, for our own security too.To quote my friend Nato secretary general Mark Rutte: if we don’t help Ukraine further, we should all start learning Russian.We are living in very dangerous tough times.Russia is already a direct threat to the European Union. Europe’s collective economic might is unmatched. I don’t believe that there is any threat that we can’t overcome if we act together and with our Nato allies. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Chloe Kelly focused on England Euros title defence as Arsenal push for permanent deal

Gunners want to sign Lionesses winger after brilliant loan spell culminated in Champions League triumph

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7 d. ago Airbus says dispute with Dassault is threatening fighter jet project

Pan-European group says politicians may need to resolve impasse over governance of Europe’s biggest defence project

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8 d. ago Spotify’s Daniel Ek leads €600mn investment in German drone maker Helsing

Defence start-up valued at €12bn to become one of Europe’s most valuable tech groups

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9 d. ago Australia to hold talks aimed at entering defence pact with EU

Anthony Albanese confirms country could sign on to deal as he arrives in Calgary for G7 summitAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is to hold formal negotiations on joining a new defence agreement with the European Union, with the prime minister preparing to discuss plans for enhanced security cooperation at this week’s G7 summit in Canada.Amid the deteriorating international security landscape, Anthony Albanese will use the talks with EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the European Council president, António Costa, in Alberta to explore a security and defence partnership, proposed at the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV in Rome last month.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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1 week ago Sunday’s briefing: England U21s continue Euros defence as PSG begin CWC campaign

England Under-21s boss Lee Carsley insisted his side still had plenty to improve on.

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1 week ago Man City will hope for £25m boost as transfer audition begins for academy star

James McAtee will captain England Under-21s as they begin the defence of their European title on Thursday night and the Manchester City man can put himself in the shop window too.

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