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NATO defence spending set to rise 11% as several countries lag behind targets

NATO defence spending set to rise 11% as several countries lag behind targets

Tue 7 Jul 2026 20:07 CEST

The defense spending of European NATO countries and Canada is expected to increase by 11 percent this year, according to a recent report from the alliance. But several countries are struggling to meet budget targets - and the question is whether that will be enough to impress US President Donald Trump

Trump hints US may consider selling F-35s to Turkey

Trump hints US may consider selling F-35s to Turkey

Tue 7 Jul 2026 16:00 CEST

After arriving at the NATO summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump again hinted that the United States may be about to sell the F-35 fighter jet to Turkey.

Kristersson warns of Trump anger at NATO countries that lag on defense spending

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Kristersson warns of Trump anger at NATO countries that lag on defense spending

Tue 7 Jul 2026 13:52 CEST

The NATO summit could be unpleasant for some member countries when the most powerful of them, the United States, is set to grade their defense efforts. I don't think we should expect a courtesy meeting, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in an interview with TT in Ankara

Netanyahu urges US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey

Netanyahu urges US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey

Mon 6 Jul 2026 17:17 CEST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advises the United States against selling the advanced F-35 fighter jet to Turkey.

Popular comedian Deniz Göktas arrested ahead of Erdogan’s NATO summit

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Popular comedian Deniz Göktas arrested ahead of Erdogan’s NATO summit

Mon 6 Jul 2026 13:02 CEST

Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, hundreds of arrests have been made, including journalists and up to 50 elderly environmentalists, as well as a very popular comedian who is facing prison on charges of insulting religion and President Erdogan.

Trump demands loyalty from NATO allies ahead of summit, threatens to quit alliance again

Trump demands loyalty from NATO allies ahead of summit, threatens to quit alliance again

Sun 5 Jul 2026 19:50 CEST

For Secretary General Mark Rutte, there is no shortage of challenges ahead of next week’s NATO summit in Turkey. After demanding higher defense budgets from other member states, US President Donald Trump is now demanding “loyalty” from his allies - or he is once again threatening to leave the alliance

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktas arrested over alleged insult to religious values

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktas arrested over alleged insult to religious values

Thu 2 Jul 2026 18:27 CEST

A popular Turkish comedian has been arrested in Turkey, accused of insulting religious values.

Erdogan's Challenger in Court - Chaos Outside

Erdogan's Challenger in Court - Chaos Outside

Fri 31 Jan 2025 12:13 CET

Turkish police have clashed with demonstrators outside a court in Istanbul. Inside, the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu – a likely challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – is standing in the dock