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NATO likely to hike defense spending, amid economic concerns
The military alliance looks set to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demands to commit to a massive increase in defense spending. Some creative counting proposed by NATO head Mark Rutte could soften the financial blow.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:
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Elon Musk claims Donald Trump is mentioned in Epstein Files in X post
Musk was referencing the Justice Department records concerning the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who allegedly procured underage girls for sex for a string of famous names.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he told Trump the US and Germany needed to put pressure on Russia over Ukraine. Read more from DW's interview.
Germany's chancellor held a friendly meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, and said he hopes for progress on trade talks and putting pressure on Russia. More on DW.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says
US President Donald Trump insists that US allies should spend at least 5% so America can focus on security priorities elsewhere, mostly in the Indo-Pacific and on its own borders.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:How dangerous is Russia's advance on Ukraine's Sumy region?
The Ukrainian city of Sumy is near the Russian border, but far from the current front. Russia has amassed tens of thousands of troops in the region and occupied several villages. Could a greater incursion be coming?
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:NATO ministers back defense spending increase
NATO alliance defense ministers have broadly endorsed a plan to increase spending to 5% of GDP, as US President Donald Trump has demanded the alliances members invest more.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Aid vessel heading to Gaza rescues four Libyan migrants in Mediterranean Sea
Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is among the 12 activists aboard the Madleen which departed Sicily on Sunday on a mission that aims to break the sea blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:NATO allies agree to boost weapon inventories ahead of Trump-pleasing summit
Alliance leaders are widely expected to agree to a new defense spending target of 5 percent of GDP when they meet in The Hague later this month.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Merz in Washington: Did Germany's chancellor achieve everything he wanted from Trump talks?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday afternoon. But did Merz get everything he wanted from the talks?
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Merz avoids a blowup in the Oval, but Trump goes his own way on Russia
Germanyβs new leader disarmed the president with praise, but their daylight on the war was clear.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Zia Yusuf quits as chairman of Nigel Farageβs Reform UK
Yusuf said working to get a Reform government was no longer "a good use of my time" after a row about banning the burqa.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:US updates: Trump announces full travel ban for 12 countries
The White House has announced a new travel ban for citizens of 12 countries β largely from Africa and the Middle East. The new rules are set to come into effect at the beginning of next week. DW has more.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:"The green transition and competitiveness are not contradictory," says EU Environment commissioner
In an interview with Euronews, Jessika Roswall, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resilience, explains that it is possible for Europe to have a strong, competitive economy while also protecting access to clean drinking water and removing harmful chemicals from the environment.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Eurovision faces pressure from EU lawmakers over 'rigged' televoting
A group of European lawmakers has urged Eurovision organisers to release full voting data on this yearβs song contest, citing growing concerns over manipulation raised by broadcasters across several countries.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Sweden reaches 'historic' deal with Estonia to rent prison cells to tackle overcrowding
Renting prison places abroad was a key component of the TidΓΆ Agreement, the aim of which was to remedy the shortage of places in Swedish prisons, caused by a stream of inmates arising due to escalating gang crime.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 5th β Evening
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Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Israeli ministers still welcome in EU, despite sanctions talks
High-level Israeli visits to the EU capital are becoming more toxic, as ministers prepare first-ever trade sanctions over Gaza "war crimes".
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Scammers stole β¬55.8 million from UK tax office in phishing attack
The criminal group behind the scam targeted the online accounts of around 100,000 taxpayers.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:At least five killed in Russian air strikes on Pryluky in first such attack since November
The aerial attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russiaβs leader Vladimir Putin, who promised Russia would respond "very strongly" to Ukraine's audacious drone attacks on military airfields on Sunday.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Tariffs: Commission strengthens imports monitoring amid fear of trade diversion
The Commission aims to protect against trade diversion at a time when Chinese customs data indicate a rise in exports to the EU.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:US-China trade talks to move forward after Trump-Xi call
The US president said he spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and accepted an invitation to China. He added US and Chinese trade negotiating teams will be meeting soon.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Several killed after Kharkiv and Pryluky suffer deadly Russian drone raid
At least five people, including a one-year-old boy, his mother and grandmother, were killed in a Russian drone strike on Pryluky in northern Ukraine early Thursday.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik rejects verdict appeal amid political turmoil
In an interview with Euronews Serbia, Milorad Dodik said that he would not attend the public hearing in the capital Sarajevo next Thursday, and considers the state-level court's verdict against him "null and void".
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Brookfield Zooβs pangolin at centre of new wildlife documentary
A new Netflix documentary is shining a spotlight on the pangolin, one of the worldβs most endangered and illegally trafficked mammals.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Migration past crisis peak but still a big issue, says agency chief
After 10 years in charge of the Vienna based ICMPD, Austrian politician and former EPP MEP Michael Spindelegger tells Euronews how Europe needs a balanced and creative response to ongoing situation.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Wildfire warnings issued in the Canary Islands as millions prepare to holiday there
Despite rising wildfire risks, the Spanish archipelago remains one of Europeβs most visited destinations.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Germanyβs foreign minister condemns Israelβs approval of new West Bank settlements
Germany will continue delivering weapons to Israel despite unusually open criticism of the Israeli government.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Paris wants to grant the River Seine legal personhood to better protect it from pollution
Meanwhile, people will be allowed to swim in the Seine's cleaner waters in a monthβs time.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Marco Sturm becomes first German coach in NHL history
The Boston Bruins have named Marco Sturm as their new head coach. The former Bruins player led Germany to a silver medal in ice hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Top European court likely to rule against Hungary's anti-gay law
Pressure is mounting for the European Court of Justice to rule against Hungarian rules restricting content that depicts LGBTi people.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Syria to give UN inspectors immediate access to former nuclear sites, IAEA says
Since the fall of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad in December, the IAEA has been seeking to restore access to sites associated with Syria's nuclear programme.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Israel says it recovered bodies of 2 hostages
The news came as Israel claimed aid centers in Gaza will reopen today. Meanwhile, the German foreign minister is welcoming his Israeli counterpart. DW has the latest.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Germany vows continued support of Israel as FM visits Berlin
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, but reiterated that Germany will continue to deliver weapons to Israel during a visit to Berlin by counterpart Gideon Saar.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Yurok tribe reclaims ancestral territory in California's largest ever land-back project
This historic transfer, completed in partnership with the Western Rivers Conservancy, includes vital salmon habitats, culturally significant sites and important river tributaries that the Yurok will now manage.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Lagarde insists sheβll complete her term at ECB
Central bank chief squashes talk of an early exit to go and run the Davos World Economic Forum.
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