America's NATO allies put a brave face Monday on a US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, but warned it was proof Europe needs to step up for its own security, and fast. US President Donald Trump cast fresh doubts over the future of the...
Aliyev lashed out at the European Parliament over its "obsession" with the country, announcing a suspension of cooperation. Metsola offered a sharp rebuttal in defense of her institution: "Won't change the way we work."
The United Arab Emirates has reported missile and drone attacks from Iran, the first of their kind since the April ceasefire. This comes as the US seeks to help ships through the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.
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Europeans have "heard" US President Donald Trump's message of frustration over the Iran war and are "stepping up", NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Monday after Washington announced it would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. "European leaders have...
As 50 world leaders from Europe & Canada gather for Armenia's first-ever EU summit, Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Dr Gesine Weber, Senior Researcher at the Center for Security Studies. She describes the European Political Community summit as...
A Russian missile strike on the town of Merefa in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region has killed five people and wounded at least 18, damaging homes, businesses and public buildings in an area far from the front lines, officials said Monday. Regional...
He's spent more than two decades documenting the realities of war, including years working alongside US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. But photographer Peter van Agtmael's work goes beyond the battlefield. He's equally interested in how those...
Back in March, Lebanon was pulled back into conflict amid escalating regional tensions linked to Iran, as Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel. Israel responded with waves of airstrikes and later ground operations in the south, displacing hundreds of...
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Europe has "gotten the message" that Donald Trump was disappointed over the reluctance to join the Iran war. Rutte was speaking at a meeting of European leaders in Armenia.
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 4, 2026: Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's birthday cake sparks widespread condemnation. But first, The Washington Post tells the story of a Ukrainian soldier trapped in the "kill zone". Also, Amsterdam becomes the first...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said a US threat to pull troops out of Germany is "nothing new." Meanwhile, Germany’s interior minister says border controls will stay despite falling asylum numbers. DW has more.
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US President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to withdraw thousands of US troops from Germany has focused attention on a decades-old pillar of US strategy in Europe, reigniting debate on how far Washington might be willing to pull back from its...
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said.
The German chancellor said there was "no connection" between disagreements over the Iran war and the pullout of US troops from Germany. He insisted he shared Trump's goal of ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
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Tehran said Sunday the United States would have to choose between an “impossible” military operation or a “bad deal” in the Middle East conflict, after US President Donald Trump warned that he might reject a new proposal from Iran to restart peace...
Two members of the US Armed Forces participating in the African Lion joint military exercises have been reported missing near the city of Tan Tan in southern Morocco, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Sunday. A US defence official said the...
Israel has carried out fresh air strikes in southern Lebanon. Officials there said at least one person was killed and four others were wounded. The strikes came after the Israel Defense Forces issued new evacuation warnings on Sunday for residents...
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez vowed on Sunday to crack down on illegal raves as he visited the area in central France where a massive free party was held on a military base despite authorities' warnings about the risk of unexploded mortars...
Trump did not warn allies prior to his abrupt announcement of the withdrawal of 5,000 active-duty troops from Germany. The sudden move came amid an ongoing feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, sparked by his criticism of the US' war in Iran...
Search and rescue operation launched after service members reported missing near south-western city of Tan TanTwo US service members are missing in south-western Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North...
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