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Europe’s €10 trillion question: Who should carry the risk, people or the State?
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Taiwan proposes record defence spending with 18% hike
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Taiwan proposes record defence spending with 18% hike
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Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks at a news conference on the second anniversary of his taking office, at the presidential building in Taipei, Taiwan May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
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Taiwan president says record defence spending is investment in peace
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US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
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NATO showcases big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump
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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
25/06/2026

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