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At a NATO summit in Ankara, leaders unveiled tens of billions of dollars in arms deals while President Trump voiced disappointment with allies. Tensions over defence spending and support for Ukraine were balanced by commitments to increase aid and defence budgets.
Canada has selected Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to build 12 submarines in a contract worth over US$12bn, with maintenance extending 50 years. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, ends a closely fought competition with South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, which had touted advanced technology and industrial partnerships.
South Korea and NATO have agreed to launch negotiations on a procurement framework, potentially opening NATO's joint defense market to Korean firms. The decision came during President Lee Jae Myung's meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Ankara summit, where Seoul also pledged $100 million in non-lethal aid to Ukraine.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly urged US President Donald Trump not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, warning it would disrupt the Middle East power balance. Trump, meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit in Ankara, said he would consider reversing the ban. The dispute adds to existing tensions between the leaders over Iran policy and regional security.
As Israel marks 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political longevity is contrasted with the coalition's controversial legislative push. Critics point to a lack of a state inquiry and a perceived detachment from public mood, while supporters note his historical ability to read the electorate.
In an interview with TASS, Russian Senator Konstantin Kosachev argued that Europe's current silence on Ukraine stems from its decision to overlook human rights violations in the Baltic states during their EU accession. He also criticized Europe for abandoning its values, while a Russian diplomat at the OSCE claimed that European elites are erasing references to Kiev's violations of Russian-speaking Ukrainians' rights from public discourse.
Marine Le Pen declared her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election after an appeals court reduced her ban from public office, but ordered her to wear an electronic ankle tag. The ruling upholds her conviction for embezzlement of EU funds, leaving questions about her ability to campaign freely.
US President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions on Turkey and decide on a potential F-35 sale during a NATO summit in Ankara. NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions, and Secretary General Mark Rutte announced initiatives including $40 billion for anti-drone capabilities.
The European Union has declined requests from airports and airlines to pause its new Entry/Exit System of fingerprint and facial recognition checks, despite acknowledging difficulties at some border points. Officials and industry figures report extended queues for non-EU travellers, including Britons, at several airports and ports ahead of the summer peak. The European Commission maintains that disruption remains limited in most locations and that a full suspension is neither needed nor feasible.
Ukrainian prosecutors say Anastasiia Berezovska, a suspect in a bomb attack targeting businessman Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco, was found shot dead. A military intelligence employee has been detained in connection with her death.
The UN Human Rights Council has unanimously condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for escalating violence in and around El Obeid, warning of an imminent risk of mass atrocities. The European Parliament has called on EU member states to designate the RSF as a terrorist organization, while UN officials and civil society urge immediate action to prevent further crimes and ensure accountability.
A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's graft conviction but reduced her sentence, allowing her to potentially run for president in 2027. Le Pen denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal to France's top court. Meanwhile, a separate EU funds investigation continues.
The United States is discussing co-production of AMRAAM missiles and a European maintenance facility for Patriot missiles with NATO allies, according to a source. The plan, expected to be formalized at the NATO summit in Ankara, could boost US defense industry capacity, with PAC-3 and AMRAAM missiles in high demand in Ukraine.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara, Turkey, for their annual summit, with defence spending and the future of US commitments to the alliance at the forefront. Reports indicate a pledge to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 and significant military aid for Ukraine, while concerns persist over US arms deliveries and President Trump's stance.
NATO's 32 member states are holding two days of talks in Ankara, Turkey, to review progress since last year's summit in The Hague and address divisions over defence spending, the Ukraine war, and the Iran conflict. US pressure on allies to raise budgets to 5% of GDP, along with a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, dominate discussions.
European leaders are confronting the possibility that the US may not be able to arm Nato allies as promised, with depleted US stockpiles and delayed deliveries prompting discussions of a European-led defence coalition. Proposals include a coalition of the willing led by France and the UK, while French President Emmanuel Macron calls for expanded EU weapons production.
Nato leaders gather in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by US pressure on allies to increase defence spending. Secretary General Mark Rutte calls for concrete plans to reach spending targets, while the alliance seeks to showcase unity and new arms contracts amid concerns over European defence industry capacity.
Belgium advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-1 victory over the United States in Seattle. The match was overshadowed by FIFA's decision to overturn a red card for US striker Folarin Balogun, following reported lobbying by President Donald Trump. Belgium will face Spain in the next round.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed disappointment after Canada chose Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for a major submarine project, but said the bid proved South Korea's potential. The leaders also agreed to continue cooperation in defense and critical minerals.
The NATO summit held in Ankara on July 7-8 was the shortest in at least 20 years, consisting of a working dinner and a single plenary session. Leaders are expected to reaffirm commitments to increase military spending and provide long-term aid to Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was not permitted to address the summit. The compressed format is seen as aimed at avoiding disagreements with US President Donald Trump.