NATO divided on Ukrainian membership as Zelenskyy renews call

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken his quest for more arms and Ukrainian membership of powerful Western institutions to a sprawling summit of European leaders. But as Zelenskyy renewed his demands for NATO and EU membership at the European Political Community meeting in Moldova, held on Thursday, leaders of the military alliance gathered in Norway and … Read moreNATO divided on Ukrainian membership as Zelenskyy renews call

Messi to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season, coach confirms

Argentina football great Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the end of the season after two years at the club, according to coach Christophe Galtier. PSG’s game against Clermont on Saturday will be Messi’s last match at the Parc des Princes, Galter said on Thursday. Messi’s contract expires at the end of June. … Read moreMessi to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season, coach confirms

Ukraine flip: Why Ron DeSantis can’t do a Trump on foreign policy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has finally announced his intent to seek the United States presidency, albeit in a perplexing manner. Much of the Republican Party commentariat and professional class seem to be rallying around him – or at least against former President Donald Trump. While DeSantis’s prospects are unclear, he appears to be the only real Republican … Read moreUkraine flip: Why Ron DeSantis can’t do a Trump on foreign policy

NATO launches Arctic exercises, pledges protection of Finland

NATO countries have kicked off Arctic military exercises with a pledge to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint training since becoming part of the Western alliance in April. Nearly 1,000 allied forces from Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States – as well as NATO applicant Sweden – joined … Read moreNATO launches Arctic exercises, pledges protection of Finland

‘Time is now’ for Sweden to join NATO, Blinken says

The United States has urged Turkey to approve Sweden’s accession into NATO, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken saying that “the time is now” for the northern European country to join the alliance. Speaking alongside Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Tuesday, the top US diplomat said Sweden has been qualified to join NATO “from … Read more‘Time is now’ for Sweden to join NATO, Blinken says

NATO deploys more forces to Kosovo after 30 peacekeepers injured

NATO is deploying 700 additional troops to northern Kosovo after 30 of its peacekeepers were injured in clashes with ethnic Serb protesters amid a long-simmering dispute. “We have decided to deploy 700 more troops from the operational reserve force for Western Balkans,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters in Oslo, after talks with Norwegian Prime … Read moreNATO deploys more forces to Kosovo after 30 peacekeepers injured

Denmark boosts military spending, announces more aid for Ukraine

Denmark’s government plans to invest 143 billion Danish crowns ($21bn) in defence over the next 10 years, with an aim to meet its military and security goals as a founding NATO member. The Nordic nation currently spends around 27 billion Danish crowns per year ($3.89bn) on defence, and the government had said it will progressively … Read moreDenmark boosts military spending, announces more aid for Ukraine

‘Anatomy of a Fall’ wins top prize as women dominate Cannes

A tense courtroom drama about a writer accused of her husband’s murder won the Palme d’Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, capping a strong year for female directors. French director Justine Triet won the festival’s top prize on Saturday for the tense and icy drama, Anatomy of a Fall, led by a powerful performance … Read more‘Anatomy of a Fall’ wins top prize as women dominate Cannes

NATO urges Kosovo to ease tensions with Serbia after clashes

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Kosovo to tone down tensions with Serbia, two days after clashes between Kosovan police and protesters who are opposed to Albanian mayors taking office in ethnic Serbian areas. “Pristina must de-escalate & not take unilateral, destabilising steps,” Stoltenberg said in a tweet on Sunday. The transatlantic military alliance’s … Read moreNATO urges Kosovo to ease tensions with Serbia after clashes

Leicester, Leeds relegated from Premier League as Everton survive

Leicester were relegated from football’s Premier League just seven years after a spectacular title triumph as Everton prolonged their 69-year stay in the English top flight by beating Bournemouth 1-0. Leeds will also return to the Championship after three seasons in the Premier League as their relegation was confirmed by a 4-1 defeat to Tottenham … Read moreLeicester, Leeds relegated from Premier League as Everton survive

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