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Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls out monthlong wait for Hegseth to sign off on Patriots

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Europe News

US begins review of its military presence in Europe

The decision to do so comes a month after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington would do so. The Trump administration has repeatedly criticised its European allies for their response to the war in Iran.

USA

Trump says US has no interest in Iran talks as cost of war increases

The US entered its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expanded its offensive against Gulf states. Meanwhile, Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts in hopes of salvaging the interim deal between the two.

Belgium

Hegseth slams NATO allies and announces review of US forces in Europe

Hegseth slammed Europe for prioritising what he called liberal ideals over practical defence needs as he lambasted the alliance’s defence chiefs in a rare appearance at the NATO HQ in Brussels.

Europe News

Watch: Hegseth warns of 'invasion' on European shores in D-Day speech

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary speech in Normandy to warn European leaders about migration, saying that “boats and men” arriving on southern European shores posed a challenge that governments could no longer ignore.

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Europe News

US defence chief links D-Day to European migration ‘invasion’

Pete Hegseth drew controversy for saying, "Boats and men arrive. When will European capitals do something about that invasion? Or is it too late?"

Europe News

Hegseth urges Europe to focus on defence at D-Day memorial

The US defence secretary’s remarks come after Washington announced a reduction in the number of American troops stationed in Europe.

USA

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.

USA

US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25bn price tag

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

Iran

White House: US envoys to head to Pakistan for Iran talks on Saturday

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday night, but his ministry has ruled out direct talks with the US delegation.

USA

US navy secretary out amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up

The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily.

Culture news

Did Pete Hegseth really quote a fake Bible verse from 'Pulp Fiction'?

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth mistakenly presented the made-up scripture as genuine Bible verse - and he's being trolled for quoting the gospel of Quentin Tarantino.

USA

Pete Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on

Randy George 'will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,' said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. George has held the post since August 2023 under the Biden administration.

Sri Lanka

US submarine sinks Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean

The IRIS Dena sank off the coast of Sri Lanka with the country's navy recovering 87 bodies and rescuing 32 people.

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Trump may accept leadership from reformed Iran regime, Petraeus says

The former CIA chief David Petraeus told Euronews it is possible a more moderate figurehead could emerge who “wants to sail straight”, but that this would be “a dramatic departure” from the current situation.

USA

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean

As part of the Pentagon’s anti-drug campaign, the US has been targeting vessels in the Caribbean, striking dozens of boats and killing at least 87 people.

7 December 2025

USA

US resumes strikes on narcoboats, killing four in latest operation

US Southern Command resumed lethal strikes on alleged narcoboats, killing four amid bipartisan scrutiny of the Pentagon's anti-drug campaign.

5 December 2025

Pete Hegseth is the 29th US Secretary of Defense, sworn in on January 25, 2025, under the administration of President Donald Trump.