US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia over its war in Ukraine, days after Congress sent the bill to the White House Signed on Friday, the legislation, known as the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, honours the late Republican senator who spent more … Read moreTrump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
United States President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that Washington has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the US “permanent control over security and all other needs”. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, “At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that … Read moreTrump claims deal with Denmark gives US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland
Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet, as the country accelerates a major military buildup and increases defence spending amid a broader push by European NATO members to strengthen their armed forces. The delivery on Friday is part of Germany’s effort to fulfil NATO nuclear-sharing duties and modernise its military after decades … Read moreGermany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending
Sweden’s opposition leader has officially begun talks to form a coalition government after the country’s left-wing bloc won a slim majority in last week’s election. Magdalena Andersson, leader of the centre-left Social Democrats, was asked by Parliament Speaker Andreas Norlen on Friday to begin efforts to form a new government. Norlen’s request follows the resignation … Read moreSweden’s left-wing opposition leader begins efforts to form government