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Starmer vows energy bill support for some households as Trump warns Nato allies over Iran response

Sir Keir Starmer announced £53 million in support for ‘those households that are most exposed’ to rising heating oil prices on Monday

Evening Standard

UAE reopens airspace after Iran attack – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Trump news at a glance: call for allied protection of strait of Hormuz in doubt as allies appear sceptical

US president’s call for coalition to protect commercial ships gets muted response – key US politics stories from 15 March at a glance

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French soldier killed in Iraq as pro-Iran group vows to hit France's interests

A French soldier has been killed and several wounded in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan, President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed, describing the attack as "unacceptable". It is France's first military death in the Middle East war, in which at least 2,000 people have been killed since the United States…

Radio France Internationale

Canadian, German and Norway leaders hold Arctic security talks

Canadian, German and Norwegian leaders will meet in the Norwegian Arctic on Friday to discuss the region's fragile security situation, against the backdrop of a large NATO exercise.

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Trump Criticizes Spain as 'Very Bad' to NATO, Threatens Trade Embargo: Potential Impact on Jobs, Prices and Supplies

US-Spain tensions escalate as President Trump criticizes Madrid's NATO and Iran policies, threatening a trade embargo. Discover the potential economic, diplomatic, and military impacts on both nations.

International Business Times UK

‘Stunned, sidelined and disunited’: how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU

Amid fears the conflict will strengthen Russia, Ursula von der Leyen’s embrace of US-backed regime change already looks like a doomed strategy

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Second British ship being prepared to respond to Middle East crisis

RFA Lyme Bay could be sent to the eastern Mediterranean if the crisis continues.

Evening Standard

The HMS Dragon row: why has it taken so long to get a UK destroyer to Cyprus?

The government said a week ago the warship would be deployed but it is still at dock. What is happening?

The Guardian - UK

State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts

The State Department has drawn down personnel at more U.S. diplomatic missions in and around the Middle East as it comes under increasing but historically familiar criticism for not doing enough to prepare

The Independent UK

'Get out' of south east Turkey, America tells US citizens after 'Iranian ballistic missile shot down' by Nato forces over the country

The US Department of State told American citizens they must leave the US Consulate General in Adana due to security risks

Evening Standard

Iran fires second ballistic missile at Turkey: Nato intercepts - will the attack trigger Article 5?

Nato air defences in the eastern Mediterranean have shot down a second ballistic missile that was fired from Iran and entered Turkey's airspace, the Turkish defence ministry said on Monday, warning that it will take necessary steps "without hesitation".

The Times of India

Facts and figures on HMS Prince of Wales as it is prepared for action

The work being undertaken does not preclude it undertaking other planned missions.

Evening Standard

UK preparing aircraft carrier for possible Middle East deployment

Royal Navy readying HMS Prince of Wales so it can be quickly deployed if decision made to mobilise it to region

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Pakistan's Asim Munir meets Saudi defence minister: Is 'Islamic Nato' in play?

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman amidst escalating Middle East tensions following Iranian attacks. The meeting discussed halting these strikes under their Joint Strategic Defense Agreement, highlighting concerns for regional security. This follows reports of Turkey seeking a defense alliance with Pakistan and Saudi…

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French ships visit Hobart amid regional tensions

Amid wars in both Europe and the Middle East, two French ships visited an Australian capital city to promote freedom of navigation and scientific exploration.

The Independent UK

Iceland seeks vote in August on whether to restart EU membership talks

Iceland’s government says the country will hold a referendum in August on whether to restart European Union membership talks

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn’t personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran

Didn’t you know? True British patriots are the ones who want to join an obviously disastrous war on behalf of Israel and Donald Trump, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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France may soon have a far-right president – and Europe is already scrambling to limit their power

With elections next year, Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders are trying to secure institutions against the National Rally threat, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

Radio France Internationale

France lets US planes use its bases for non-combat missions in Iran

France on Thursday confirmed it had temporarily allowed the US Air Force to use one of its bases for missions in Iran. The French military says it has guarantees that only planes not involved in carrying out strikes will land at the country's facilities.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey fears it will pick up the bill for Washington's war in Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war after an Iranian missile was shot down approaching Turkey. The country worries it could be among those most affected by the conflict, as rising oil prices threaten the nation’s fragile economy and a potential Iranian refugee…

Radio France Internationale

Spain denies US claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens

Spain has doubled down on its opposition to Washington's use of its bases against Iran, after US President Donald Trump's threats of trade reprisals over the spat deepened a rift between the NATO allies.

The Independent UK

Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can't get nuclear weapons

Canadian and Australian prime ministers have called for a de-escalation of the Iran war but added the Iranians must never gain a nuclear weapon

Radio France Internationale

How the war in Iran is testing Europe’s US military base network

Differences among European allies over the war in Iran are focusing attention on the network of American military bases located across the continent, as Washington presses partners to allow their use for strikes that President Donald Trump says could last “another month or more”.

The Times of India

Iran’s first strike on alliance member? Turkey says Nato defences destroy missile heading for its airspace

NATO air and missile defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran heading towards Turkish airspace, marking the first direct impact on a NATO member. Turkey condemned Iran's escalating regional strikes, warning against actions that could further widen the conflict and vowing to defend its territory.

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