Trump Warns UK and NATO Allies: Raise Defence Spending Now
The US warns NATO allies must increase defence spending to 5% of GDP immediately or risk consequences, as Trump prepares to outline penalties at the Ankara summit.
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Turkey Crackdown Ahead of Nato Summit: 200 Arrested
Turkey arrested over 200 people, jailed a comedian, and blocked an LGBTQ+ cruise ship before the Nato summit. Human Rights Watch cites 'ruthless intolerance of free speech.'
Turkey: Third of World Energy Will Be Electricity by 2035
Turkey, as COP31 host, predicts electricity will make up a third of global energy by 2035, urging faster renewable transition.
Starmer Faces Nato Summit Row Over UK Defence Spending
Keir Starmer is likely to face a diplomatic row at the Nato summit after the US ambassador called for lagging allies to step up defence spending immediately.
Starmer Humiliated by Trump Over Defence Spending Plan
Keir Starmer faces humiliation as Donald Trump criticises his £15bn defence plan, which falls short of NATO's 5% GDP target. Iain Duncan Smith calls the government 'biggest appeasement since 1930s'.
Foreign Office Warns UK Travellers to Turkey Over NATO Summit
The FCDO warns British travellers to Turkey of road closures, flight bans, and enhanced security at Ankara Esenboga Airport due to the NATO Summit on July 7-8, 2026.
Trump: 'Ridiculous' for US to Maintain Nato Support Level
Donald Trump has called the US-Nato relationship 'not reciprocal' and warned it is 'ridiculous' for Washington to maintain current support, days before the alliance summit in Ankara.
Trump attacks UK, Nato allies over defence spending
Donald Trump renews criticism of UK and European defence spending, claiming the US is 'bankrolling' Nato without benefit, ahead of a crucial summit in Ankara.
Starmer Faces Humiliating NATO Summit as Lame Duck PM
Keir Starmer heads to the NATO summit in Ankara as a lame duck PM, powerless to answer questions on defence spending after announcing his resignation, with his authority evaporated.
Nato Chief to Be 'Tough but Discreet' on Defence Spending Goals
Nato chief Mark Rutte says he will be 'tough but discreet' in ensuring members meet defence spending commitments, amid a UK row over military funding.
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