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Dan Jarvis appointed UK Defence Secretary after Healey resignation

John Healey stepped down over budget disputes on military spending; Downing Street named his successor on Thursday.

  • Dan Jarvis named Defence Secretary in the Starmer government on Thursday, 11 June.
  • Predecessor John Healey resigned over budget disputes regarding military investment.
  • The appointment comes as the UK faces pressure to raise defence spending significantly.

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Kallas defends EU diplomatic service after French document questions its future

A French document has raised doubts about the survival of the European External Action Service. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is pushing back firmly.

  • A French document has circulated suggesting the EEAS could be abolished.
  • EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is firmly defending the institution.
  • The debate comes as the EU faces heightened geopolitical pressure globally.

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US–Iran ceasefire at risk after new American strikes

Trump vows further military action against Iran and claims future control over Iranian oil output. Tehran says the truce has become meaningless.

  • Trump announces new strikes on Iran and claims future control over Iranian oil production.
  • Tehran declares the ceasefire "meaningless" as US attacks continue.
  • Oil markets react sharply; European allies watch the escalation with growing alarm.

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Denmark pays far more than expected for its F-35 fleet

The actual costs of equipping the Danish Air Force with American F-35 fighter jets have significantly exceeded initial projections.

  • Denmark's real F-35 fleet costs have significantly exceeded initial estimates.
  • Overruns include airbase infrastructure, software licences, and technical personnel training.
  • Romania has a framework agreement for F-35s, making Denmark's experience a cautionary tale.

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Trump announces Iran deal to be signed in Europe this weekend

The U.S. president said Thursday that final documents are nearly ready following talks with Netanyahu and Gulf leaders.

  • Trump announces a deal with Iran and a signing ceremony in Europe this weekend.
  • Documents were finalized after consultations with Netanyahu and Gulf state leaders.
  • The content of the agreement was not publicly disclosed at the time of the announcement.

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Trump calls off Iran strikes and hints at imminent deal

The US president reversed his threat of military action against Iran on June 11, suggesting a deal is close — but keeping the naval blockade in place.

  • Trump cancelled military strikes against Iran that had been planned for the evening of June 11.
  • A deal appears imminent, but the date and venue for signing have not been disclosed.
  • The US naval blockade remains active until the agreement is finalised.

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Anti-immigrant violence in Northern Ireland: 20 Romanians directly affected

Three Romanian families had their homes vandalized. Belfast authorities discovered lists of immigrant addresses targeted by rioters.

  • 20 Romanians in Northern Ireland directly affected by anti-immigrant violence, per the Foreign Ministry.
  • Three families had their homes vandalized; Romanian consulates are monitoring the situation.
  • Belfast police found lists of immigrant addresses prepared by rioters for further attacks.

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Two UK defence ministers resign on the same day, dealing blow to Starmer

Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns both quit the government in a matter of hours, citing dissatisfaction with the defence budget.

  • Defence Secretary John Healey resigned over disputes about the military budget.
  • Armed Forces Minister Al Carns quit within hours of his superior's departure.
  • The double resignation increases pressure on Keir Starmer's Labour government.

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Slovenia lifts Netanyahu entry ban under new conservative government

The Janša cabinet reversed several measures targeting Israel adopted by its centre-left predecessor, including an arms embargo and a ban on settlement imports.

  • The Janša government lifted Slovenia's entry ban on Israeli PM Netanyahu.
  • An embargo on arms exports and transit to Israel has been removed.
  • Imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank are once again permitted.

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Israeli Airbus intercepted over Hungary after losing contact with air traffic control

A passenger jet on the Tel Aviv–Prague route went silent, triggering Hungary's highest military alert level and a NATO scramble.

  • An Israeli Airbus A-321 on the Tel Aviv–Prague route lost radio contact with civil air traffic control.
  • NATO ordered Hungarian Air Force jets to intercept the aircraft as an emergency measure.
  • Hungary activated its highest military aviation alert level in response.

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