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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth at the ceremonies marking the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, Colleville-sur-Mer, France, 6 June 2026.

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

Updated: 06/06/2026 - 15:02 GMT+2

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

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