In this edition we break down the week in Europe - from Merkel's demise to NATO's Norway military exercises and the EU's mission to change time.

America is emphasising its increasing military presence in Europe as Nato's biggest military exercise since the Cold War continues in Norway. Trident Juncture involves all 29 members plus Finland and Sweden. The US has recently increased its military personnel based in Europe.

The military exercise brings together some 50,000 personnel, 10,000 vehicles, 65 ships and 250 aircrafts from 31 NATO allies and partner nations.

The exercises stretching from the Baltic Sea to Iceland are designed to test NATO’s response to an attack on Norway.

Iran's president pledges to fight terrorism after at least 25 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a military parade

Western alliance practiced reaction to interference of hostile fighters

For the past two days, the Russian military has been conducting the country's biggest drills in decades, as President Vladimir Putin seeks to send a message to the West but also to his own increasinly-dissatisfied electorate.

Three hundred thousand troops are involved in the joint China and Russia drills close to the Chinese border

The Soviet tank T-34, which dates back to World War II, capsized when aiming to mount a transport truck.

Every 100 metres representing one year of independence from the Soviet Union.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said: "There is nothing we desire more than peace. Nobody strives for peace more than we, the Ukrainians."

Russia’s International Army Games kicked off with an opening ceremony held in last Thursday and will continue until August 11. Thirty-two countries are said to be participating.

Amidst efforts to strengthen its military security and potential, Russia has released footage of what is claimed to be the world's most technologically-advanced strategic weaponry.

Donald Trump expected to renew demands for governments to spend more, amid competing military challenges