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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reacts at the end of a press conference ahead of a NATO leaders summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 6, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
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Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit
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PM Starmer unveils £15 bil defence spending boost
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PM Starmer unveils £15 bil defence spending boost
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Turkey says NATO adjusting to security landscape, US not withdrawing
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Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte displays charts during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease NATO tensions with Trump over Iran
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Leader vows to boost defence spending despite budget cuts
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Leader vows to boost defence spending despite budget cuts
16/06/2026
Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
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Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
08/05/2026
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Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
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ANALYSIS - EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks next to Czech Republic's Prime Minister Andrej Babis (not pictured) during a press conference in Prague, Czech Republic, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/David W Cerny
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Rutte says NATO facing great dangers on multiple fronts
22/04/2026
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Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
06/04/2026

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