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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (centre) arriving to attend a ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, northwestern France, on June 6.

US’ Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces ‘invasion’ of dangerous ideologies

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (centre) arriving to attend a ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, northwestern France, on June 6.

Europe needs new military alliance to defend itself, Italy says

Italy Defence Minister Guido Crosetto is calling on the European Union's members to form an alliance with other like-minded nations not part of the bloc, including Britain, Norway, Turkey and Ukraine.

EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains

European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic speaks to the media as he arrives to attend a meeting of G7 trade ministers in Paris, France, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool

US questions its Bosnia involvement as peace envoy selection stalls

The Peace Implementation Council failed to reach a consensus on a successor to Germany’s Christian Schmidt, who suddenly quit in May under what he said was US pressure.

White House to replace National Security Council’s Europe chief amid broader shake-up

FILE PHOTO: An America250 flag decorates the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has proposed to paint white, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

Sweden urges EU to tighten rules on tourist visas for Russians

European and Ukrainian flags flying in central Kyiv, Ukraine. The number of tourist visas issued to Russians has risen despite Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time

Pigs are seen on a pig farm in Rabacsecseny, Hungary, May 31, 2018. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

NBA ‘on schedule’ with Europe league plans: Adam Silver

Commissioner of the NBA Adam Silver has said that the league is on track to launch a new European league in 2027.

NBA-NBA Europe on schedule for 2027 launch, Silver says

Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media before game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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