1 hour ago Unthinkable Russia should outproduce us, Nato’s Rutte says, as summit waits for arrival of Trump – Europe live

Nato secretary general urges alliance to push for military investment before arrival of US president this eveningAnalysis: Summit set to be triumphant for Trump but deflating for UkraineWhittaker also says that he is expecting US president Donald Trump “might deliver some remarks” on his views on the summit, as he stresses that “we need to make sure that everyone’s investing in the common defence of the Alliance.”“I don’t want to sort of steal what he might say, nor do I claim to be able to read his mind and know what he’s going to say. But I think he has demonstrated through, again, decisive action leading to peace.”“And again, that’s good for Europe, because there’s been a lot of irregular flows of migrants through Europe, from the Middle East because of the instability. And so hopefully, with Syria now appearing to be stable, with Iran, maybe in check a little more than they had been, I think we could really see a generational moment here where the Middle East is more stable than...

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1 hour ago Trump says Israel and Iran 'don't know what the f*** they're doing' as ceasefire falters

Earlier, Israel vowed to retaliate against Iran after missiles were reportedly fired in spite of the ceasefire

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2 h. ago Can Donald Trump secure a ceasefire that lasts? Take our poll and have your say

Despite Trump hailing a massive breakthrough, the ceasefire between Israel and Iran collapsed in a matter of hours. With missiles flying and tensions surging, his claim of peace now looks embarrassingly premature. Can the president secure a robust truce?

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2 h. ago Trump warns Israel over breaking its ceasefire with Iran after officials vow 'powerful strikes' in retaliation

The latest reported violence comes despite US President Donald Trump’s plea for both sides to maintain the ceasefire

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3 h. ago Donald Trump 'not happy' with Israel and warns 'do not drop those bombs'

Donald Trump has broken his silence after Israel vowed to 'respond forcefully' to Iran's alleged flouting of the ceasefire deal he brokered, before Iran accused Israel of also breaking it

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3 h. ago Living Nostradamus predicts Middle East ceasefire is 'NOT the end of hostilities' and issues chilling WWIII warning to Brits

Athos Salomé, 38, from Brazil, has warned Donald Trump's Middle East ceasefire is 'not the end of hostilities' and claims the UK will be 'dragged into the conflict'.

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3 h. ago ‘US is here to stay’, says Trump’s Nato representative, at ‘most consequential moment in alliance’s history’ – Europe live

US permanent representative to Nato says country ‘not going anywhere’ before Donald Trump visit to summitAnalysis: Summit set to be triumphant for Trump but deflating for UkraineWhittaker also says that he is expecting US president Donald Trump “might deliver some remarks” on his views on the summit, as he stresses that “we need to make sure that everyone’s investing in the common defence of the Alliance.”“I don’t want to sort of steal what he might say, nor do I claim to be able to read his mind and know what he’s going to say. But I think he has demonstrated through, again, decisive action leading to peace.”“And again, that’s good for Europe, because there’s been a lot of irregular flows of migrants through Europe, from the Middle East because of the instability. And so hopefully, with Syria now appearing to be stable, with Iran, maybe in check a little more than they had been, I think we could really see a generational moment here where the Middle East is more stable than it has ...

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5 h. ago UK oil and gas industry welcomes talk of ceasefire in Middle East

The chief executive of Offshore Energies UK said there has already been a drop in oil prices.

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5 h. ago Trump's Middle East ceasefire breaks down almost immediately as Iran fires missiles and Israel vows to 'respond forcefully' after US president pleaded both sides not to violate agreement

LIVE UPDATES: Donald Trump earlier warned the warring sides to 'please not violate' the ceasefire last night, declaring that it marked a new chapter of 'world peace'.

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5 h. ago Why Trump’s boast of ‘total ceasefire’ in Israel and Iran is premature

Trump announced a ceasefire from 8am local time but with missiles still flying throughout Tuesday morning, questions remain over whether both sides will stay committed. World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley writes from Tel Aviv

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5 h. ago Israel vows to 'respond forcefully' after accusing Iran of breaking ceasefire

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a statement saying the military will "respond forcefully to Iran's violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran"

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5 h. ago Israel accuses Iran of breaking ceasefire hours after it was agreed and vows to 'respond forcefully'

The latest reported violence comes despite US President Donald Trump’s plea for both sides to maintain the ceasefire

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6 h. ago Zelenskyy warns Russia could attack a Nato member within five years as summit waits for Trump’s arrival – Europe live

Ukraine president urges leaders to increase defence spending more rapidly as Nato summit braces for Donald Trump to attendAnalysis: Summit set to be triumphant for Trump but deflating for UkraineKicking off the Nato Public Forum, Dutch justice and security minister David van Well says the organisers looked at some 40 scenarios that could disrupt the summit, including state actors, terrorists, activists, and cyber-attacks.I think you’re probably in one of the safest spaces in the world right now.“That could be sabotage, that’s one of the things that we’re looking into. And then the question is, well, who was behind it? That can be activist group, it can be state actor led, it can be any kind. “In my view, this is slow because we believe that starting from 2030 Putin can have significantly greater capabilities.Today, Ukraine is holding him up. He has no time to drill the army, and they are all getting annihilated and wiped out at the battlefield.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Israel agrees to Trump ceasefire after Iran threat 'eliminated' but adds chilling warning

Israel has agreed to US President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal after the Iran threat was 'eliminated' and Israel 'inflicted severe damage on the military leadership'

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10 h. ago Explosions ring out across the Middle East as clock ticks down to 'complete ceasefire' announced by Trump: Blasts hit from Israel to Iraq

As explosions rock cities across the Middle East, the region is waiting with bated breath for the 'complete ceasefire' that Donald Trump has promised Israel and Iran will announce today

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11 h. ago Iran fires MORE missiles at Israel despite promise to stop as ceasefire deadline looms: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: President Trump announced that Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire deal that is set to start in six hours.

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12 h. ago Explosions ring out across the Middle East as clock ticks down to 'complete ceasefire' announced by Trump

As explosions rock cities across the Middle East, the region is waiting with bated breath for the 'complete ceasefire' that Donald Trump has promised Israel and Iran will announce today

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14 h. ago Donald Trump says 'complete and total ceasefire' agreed between Iran and Israel

Dramatic development comes hours after Tehran launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar in retaliation for US President’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

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17 h. ago Donald Trump calls Iran firing missiles at US base in Qatar 'weak response' to his strikes on nuclear sites

Tehran launches attack on Al Udeid Air Base in escalation of Middle East conflict - but no casualties are reported

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18 h. ago As Iran teeters, Donald Trump should be careful what he now wishes for

Editorial: Exposed by the US bombing campaign, Iran is no longer as feared as it was – but its very weakness is evolving into a new threat to the security of the entire Middle East. This is a moment for the White House to stop listening to Benjamin Netanyahu and stare into the abyss

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