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The language from European leaders was fawning and obsequious. At one point, the head of Nato, Mark Rutte, even called Donald Trump “daddy”. But when the US president left the Nato summit in late June, there was a sigh of relief that he had not made any more angry criticism of the alliance. And after months of American pressure, Nato members agreed to increase their spending on defence to 5% of GDP by 2035.  So how did Europe become so unable to defend itself that it was forced to resort to outright flattery of an American president?In this episode, we report from the recent Siena Conference on the Europe of the Future in Italy about how the EU dropped the ball on its own defence and what its options are now. Featuring Ana E. Juncos, professor of European politics and the University of Bristol in the UK, Francesco Grillo, academic fellow at Bocconi University in Italy, and François Lafond, former assistant professor at  Sciences Po University in France and a former advisor to the Western Balkans.This episode was written and produced by Gemma Ware with assistance from Katie Flood and Mend Mariwany. Sound design and mixing by Eloise Stevens and theme music by Neeta Sarl. Read the full credits for this episode and sign up here for a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.If you like the show, please consider donating to The Conversation, an independent, not-for-profit news organisation.

Day 1,225.Today, as Donald Trump's administration decides to halt shipments of certain air defence missiles bound for Ukraine, we assess the ramifications for trust in the United States, before hearing the latest domestic stories being reported inside Russia, and speak to a former Kremlin propagandist.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.With thanks to our guest Andrew Ryvkin.Content Referenced:Gig in Kyiv by British Band Hardwicke Circus: https://www.mezzanine.kyiv.ua/afisha/hardwicke-circusJoin us at Scarborough Fair in Northern England on 9th July:https://scarboroughfair.uk/events/putins-folly-the-war-in-ukraine-three-years-on/ That Time I Was a Russian Propagandist (Andrew in The Atlantic):https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/09/russian-propaganda-putin-ukraine-invasion/680021/ Pentagon halting some promised munitions for Ukraine (POLITICO):https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/01/pentagon-munitions-ukraine In June 2025, Ukraine increased electricity exports by 2.5 times (ExPro):https://expro.com.ua/en/tidings/in-june-2025-ukraine-increased-electricity-exports-by-25-times- Germany still weighing Taurus missile supply to Ukraine, Merz says (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/germany-still-weighing-taurus-missile-supply-to-ukraine-merz-says/Learn more about the documentary ‘Kherson: Human Safari':https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/4008998-american-journalist-documents-wartime-reality-in-kherson-human-safari.html SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been a lot of places together on this show. I'm trying to think of the weirdest. Nuclear reactors, insane asylums, the mouths of volcanoes; but now, by fan request, it's finally time that we visit our strangest location yet: a restaurant. And before we begin – IHOP you survive the experience!On today's episode: we're visiting an American institution, recognized around the world for it's bizarre duality as a magnet for cartoonish levels of violence (for an all-day breakfast place) – and its role as America's most well-respected king of disaster logistics.And if you were listening on Patreon: I would specifically teach you how to incapacitate an opponent and pull their still-beating heart out of their chest like you're Mola Ram from Temple of Doom. I am not kidding. It won't be as easy as it sounds, so we'll have to baby step our way through it, and when we are done, just knowing you have that knowledge is going to give you a kind of confidence and strut you've never felt before – so I am sorry, and you are welcome.  On that note, two things: I'm almost jealous of those of you from other countries who've never heard the tales of the Waffle House. And I'm going to continue this minisode in the future with a sequel exploring an unexpected way my life was profoundly changed during the making of this show. It involves secrets and intrigue and DNA and it'll be a tale more personal and private than I've ever shared, but that will only be for my Patreons. In the meantime, I do hope you enjoy this minisode, and maybe even feel a little safer for it. Part one starts now.All older episodes can be found on any of your favorite channels:Apple : https://tinyurl.com/5fnbumdw Spotify : https://tinyurl.com/73tb3uuw IHeartRadio : https://tinyurl.com/vwczpv5j Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w Stitcher : https://tinyurl.com/mcyxt6vw Google : https://tinyurl.com/3fjfxatt Spreaker : https://tinyurl.com/fm5y22su Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w RadioPublic : https://tinyurl.com/w67b4kec PocketCasts. : https://pca.st/ef1165v3 CastBox : https://tinyurl.com/4xjpptdr Breaker. : https://tinyurl.com/4cbpfayt Deezer. : https://tinyurl.com/5nmexvwt Follow us on the socials for moreFacebook : www.facebook.com/doomsdaypodcast Instagram : www.instagram.com/doomsdaypodcast Twitter : www.twitter.com/doomsdaypodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@doomsday.the.podcastIf you like that I'll teach you how to handle a maniac who believes you got their girlfriend pregnant at a Waffle House and want to help make sure the show keeps up this kind of quality content, you could make a donation at:www.buymeacoffee.com/doomsdayIf you think being able to gack someone's heart out of their chest and scare everyone else away with it is a skill you'd like to master, or maybe even pass down to your children one day, you can make this come true at:www.funeralkazoo.com/doomsday

Day 1,224.Today, after enduring weeks of drone and missile strikes, Kyiv hits back in a long-range attack on a factory deep inside Russia and on a site in occupied Crimea. Plus, we examine Moscow's latest attempt to shift Donald Trump's focus away from ceasefire demands and, later, Francis talks to an investigator for the Eyes on Russia project which works to expose human rights violations and threats to democracy through open source investigations and research.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Joshua Scriven, an investigator for the Eyes on Russia project at the Centre for Information Resilience (@Cen4infoRes on X).Content Referenced:Learn more about the Centre for Information Resilience:Website - https://www.info-res.org/X - https://x.com/Cen4infoResLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/centre-for-information-resilience/posts/?feedView=allLearn more about BRAVE1:https://brave1.gov.ua/en/SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of last year's US Presidential elections, Donald Trump was asked if he would defend China against Taiwan, he responded that Taiwan should pay the US for protection from China. Taiwan is a self-governing island, claimed by Beijing and whilst Taiwan is not formally recognised by the US, they do remain the island's most important security partner. Taiwan manufactures over ninety percent of the world's most advanced semiconductor chips, which makes some American industries heavily dependent on trade links with the island. But official US policy towards Taiwan is one of ‘strategic ambiguity'. So when the US Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth recently warned of China posing an ‘imminent' threat to Taiwan, whilst at the same time urging Asian countries to boost defence spending and work with the US to deter war, it raised the issue of how far America would be prepared to go to defend Taiwan. China in response accused the US of being the ‘biggest troublemaker' for regional peace. The US has only just agreed a truce on trade tariffs with China and President Trump's immediate attention has shifted onto issues in the Middle East, so if Pete Hegseth's warning is valid, how far up the list is Taiwan in terms of Trump's foreign policy priorities. This week on the Inquiry we're asking ‘Does Trump care about Taiwan?' Contributors: Dr Chun-yi Lee, Associate Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, Director of Taiwan Research Hub, University of Nottingham, UK Christopher S. Chivvis, Senior Fellow and Director, American Statecraft Program, The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington DC, USA Patricia Kim, Scholar on China, The Brookings Institution, Washington DC, USA Raymond Kuo, Inaugural Director, Taiwan Policy Initiative, The Rand Corporation, California, USA Presenter: Tanya Beckett Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Maeve Schaffer Editor: Tara McDermott Technical Producer: Nicky Edwards Production Co-ordinator: Tammy Snow Image Credit: Taiwanese flags wave at the park decorated by Chang Lao-wang, ahead of Taiwan National Day in Taoyuan, Taiwan, October 5, 2022. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Day 1,223.Today, after Ukraine claims to have destroyed a litany of Russian aircraft, we discuss war crimes described on Russia state television committed against snipers, and a remarkable story about how Moscow is reportedly using nuns as spies to spread propaganda.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Content Referenced:Russia ‘using nuns as spies to spread propaganda' (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/21/russia-using-nuns-as-spies-to-spread-propaganda/ Germany's crisis-hit car industry is the key to its rearmament (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/22/germany-car-industry-key-rearmament/ Inside Ukraine's occupied territory where thousands of Russians are moving in (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/31/inside-occupied-ukraine-territory-russia-war-berdiansk/ 'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russian claims occupied city returning to normal (BBC):https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6912mqp1go I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader (BBC):https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czey1y6x6zzo Poland to boost howitzer shell output in face of Russian threat (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/425d4fab-6405-4bd8-b4a1-d6ec6a016f83 Ukraine is inching towards robot-on-robot fighting (The Economist):www.economist.com/europe/2025/06/26/ukraine-is-inching-towards-robot-on-robot-fightingSIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Leahy and Cormac McQuinn join Jack Horgan-Jones to look back on the week in politics: · US President Donald Trump was the main attraction at a landmark Nato summit on Wednesday with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte calling him ‘Daddy' during their press conference. Trump got what he came for with Nato member states agreeing to an increase of 5 per cent of GDP in defence spending. · Over at the EU leaders summit on Thursday, defence spending was also high on the agenda with Ireland backing the EU's €150bn defence plan. The war in Gaza was highlighted too with Taoiseach Micheál Martin unable to comprehend how Europe doesn't seem capable of putting any pressure on Israel to stop it. And with Trump's tariffs pause set to end on July 9th, Ireland and other EU countries will be forgiven for looking at India and China as greater trading partners. · Do policy interventions like reviewing RPZs compensate for the delayed release of the Government's housing plan? The document won't be published until after the summer.· Presidential candidates are still pretty thin on the ground with Fine Gael's Seán Kelly saying he “could do a lot” as president but stopped short of declaring he actually will enter the race. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The endurance test that Irish concert-goers have to go through is worth it, Democratic mayoral primary Zohran Mamdani shocks as New York swelters, and Jaws and its Irish connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one's for you if you've ever felt or been called flaky. Let's ditch the guilt around unfinished projects and rabbit holes, and celebrate being multi-passionate instead!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

The leaders of the 27 EU nations meet in Brussels, Belgrade braces for anti-corruption protests, New Zealand at the Nato summit and public voting in Switzerland. Plus: theatre news and ‘What We Learned’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren is joined by guest co-host Shay Khatari for a compelling lineup of guests and conversations. Former British soldier and Middle East strategist Andrew Fox kicks things off, diving into his article, “The Moronic Obscenity of Siding with Iran.” With three tours in Afghanistan and firsthand experience with Iranian interference, Andrew explains why Western appeasement isn't just misguided—it's dangerous. Next, Hollywood executive and author Chris Fenton joins the show to discuss his RealClearPolitics piece, “Why This Lifelong Democrat Voted for Trump,” sharing how his global media career, stand against Chinese censorship, and new American-made film Bad Counselors reflect his deeper concern for freedom, fairness, and national sovereignty. Then, Sarah Hunt, President of the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, breaks down why smart energy policy rooted in national security and innovation is essential in the global AI race—especially against China—and how her organization is working to revive the American Dream by empowering emerging leaders. Don't miss this impactful episode—and as always, stick around for Kiley's Corner, where Kiley gives an update on the Karen Read trial and shares the shocking story of four fifth graders who were plotting to stab a classmate.www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.comOld Glory DepotSupport American jobs while standing up for your values. 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Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comAbout our guest:Andrew Fox is a former soldier; research fellow specialising in the Middle East, Defence, and how Western societies are under attack from authoritarian regimes.I served in the RWF and the Parachute Regiment; three tours of Afghanistan (including one with US Special Forces), as well as the Middle East, Bosnia and N Ireland.Bachelor's in Law & Politics. War Studies MA, dissertation on strategy in the Middle East. Psychology MSc study on leadership and the psychology of disinformation. Level 7 qualifications in education; leadership & strategic management. PhD study, ongoing. Follow him on X @Mr_Andrew_Fox.Read: The moronic obscenity of siding with Iran-Company Founder, Chris Fenton, served as GM of DMG North America & President of DMG Entertainment Motion Picture Group, internationally orchestrating the creative, investment, and business activities of a multi-billion-dollar global media company headquartered in Beijing. During his tenure he served on the board of Valiant Entertainment, directing its eventual acquisition, and he worked closely with both Marvel and Hasbro, executing various projects to monetize their IP globally. As an author, Fenton chronicled much of his time at DMG in FEEDING THE DRAGON: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business (Simon & Schuster).Most recently, and after three years of serving as President and CEO of Media Capital Technologies (MCT), a specialty finance company focused on strategic investments in premium content, Fenton stepped down to focus on formally advising companies, investors, brands, and Congress on how to best navigate sector disruptions and optimize America's complicated relationship with China and other challenging markets...AND HE LOVES IT!!! Follow him on X @TheDragonFeeder.-Sarah E. Hunt is a globally focused leader in climate advocacy, technology, and democracy. Her expertise is regularly sought by national publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. As President of the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, a think tank and leadership community in Washington D.C., Ms. Hunt leads her team to generate new solutions to some of our nation's most critical challenges and then cultivates a new generation of leaders to actually implement them.Prior to founding the Rainey Center, much of Hunt's background centered in the areas of climate change and election law. She launched a clean energy program at the American Legislative Exchange Council and a climate change program at the Niskanen Center. Before that, she managed state issues and ethics for a political consulting firm and practiced political law at a boutique law firm in the Pacific Northwest.She currently also serves as Director, Policy & Strategy at the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service at Arizona State University.Ms. Hunt holds a BA in political science from the University of New Mexico, a JD from Willamette University College of Law, an LLM in international environmental law from Georgetown University Law Center, and an MPS in global advocacy from the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. She is admitted to the bar in Washington, DC, Oregon, and the 9th Circuit. Follow her on X @sarahehunt01. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent for Irish Times Newspaper, reports on a new EU defence initiative, expected to be announced by the Tánaiste today, that will make it easier for member states to jointly procure military equipment.

Clare's Minister of State insists the Government's decision to join a €150bn EU Defence Programme will protect the country against growing threats into the future. Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris is expected to confirm Ireland's entry into 'Security Action for Europe' today, which will allow the state to acquire military equipment faster and at a lower cost. The SAFE deal only covers specific items such as air defence systems, artillery, ammunition, drones and anti-drone weapons. Tulla based Fianna Fáil Minister Timmy Dooley has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that Ireland's cyber and security weaknesses have already been exposed by bad international actors.

Ireland is to sign up to a major new EU Defence initiative that will allow member states to jointly procure military equipment as the bloc seeks to rapidly rearm in the face of Russian aggression. To discuss this initiative further was Mark Price Co-Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality League and also Mark Mellett Former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.

Clare Daly, former MEP, joins The Hard Shoulder to share her strong opposition to Ireland's involvement in the EU's new €150 billion defence initiative.The bill looks to be a step in the direction away from Irish neutrality and something sure to come under much criticism in the Dáil.Listen here

The Prime Minister defends decision on defence spending goal; Terrorgram formally listed as terrorist organisation by the Australian government; the Matildas prepare for their second game against Slovenia.

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why Australia is late to the party by listing the Terrorgram group as a terror organisation. Plus, are we spending enough on defence? An expert says no.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ireland is to join a €150 billion EU defense plan that will allow member states to acquire military equipment to rearm against Russia. We discuss this and more with Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst.

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed we sit down with Charlotte Duval-Lantoine, Robert Baines, and Nicolas Todd to reflect on the 2025 NATO Summit in the Hague and associated NATO Public Forum and NATO Industry Forum. We explore key takeaways from the 76th NATO Summit, including its major actions, how it compared to last year's summit in Washington, D.C., progress on NATO's minimum defence spending targets, the new investment pledge, and commitments to improve allied capabilities. Our focus is on what these developments mean for Canada, particularly in light of Donald Trump's presence at the summit. // Guest bios: - Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is the Vice President, Ottawa Operations and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, as well as Triple Helix's Executive Director and Gender Advisor. - Robert Baines is the President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada. - Nicolas Todd is VP Government Relations and Communications for the Canadian Association for Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). // Host bio: David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Recommended Readings: - "Values" by Mark Carney - "Forced to Change" by Bernd Horn and Dr. Bill Bentley - "Freedom's Forge" by Arthur Herman - "A Call To Arms" by Maury Klein // Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll Release date: 27 June 2025

NATO's members pledged to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.

As the Nato Summit concludes, we discuss the details of the final communiqué and what that means for Europe and the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Felicity Hannah looks at what NATO spending pledges mean for the UK sector and looks ahead to the government's trade strategy. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

#cuttheclutter With a war raging in the European continent, the just concluded NATO Summit at The Hague witnessed an unprecedented agreement between member states to hike defence spending to 5% of GDP. In Episode 1689 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces the origins of NATO and the backstories of its constituents, most of which are former Soviet nations.

Australia is holding firm on its defence spending strategy; A former Western Sydney University student is facing a slew of hacking and fraud charges after allegedly compromising the institution’s systems; A US judge has delivered a partial victory to Meta Platforms in a lawsuit brought by authors over the use of their copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence system; Prince Joachim of Denmark has opened up about his family's new life in the United States; and Pop superstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have reportedly split. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is standing firm on not raising defence spending to the levels demanded by the United States government, despite NATO countries agreeing to do so at their meeting in the Netherlands.

NATO countries have agreed to hike defence spending to five per cent of GDP. Australia will also send defence personnel to Europe in support of Ukraine.

Greg Jericho, columnist with the Guardian and Chief Economist at the Australia Institute joined Chris Taylor for Nightlife News Breakdown

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The European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have agreed to a big increase in defence spending as demanded by the US President.

This week on the Military Life Podcast, you've got me or should I say, I've got you! I thought I would put together an episode for the new Defence Partners. The ones who are trying to get their heads around all things Defence life. The ones who are finding their feet when it comes to figuring out the good bits, the not-so-good bits and the…what the bits. We also hear from a handful of Defence Partners who have previously detailed their spouse journey with us on past episodes. Defence Partners Nicole, Rae, Katie and Amanda talk about what it's really like to become a Defence Partner and live Defence life. As you will hear, our experiences are all unique yet have so many common threads that run so deep and connect us. On the next episode of the Military Life Podcast, we'll talk about The Defence Housing Authority (DHA), TOLL, the ADF Health Program and related benefits, accessing FREE Mental Health support via Open Arms and other avenues, the Partner Employment Assistance Program (PEAP), other spouse career support and so much more. Below are all the links and resources discussed in this episode of the podcast. -Check out Online Resources and Defence Partner/Family groups and in-location Defence Community Centres https://militarylife.com.au/defence-partner-info-hub/defence-community-centres-groups/ -Guides *Defence Member and Family Information Guide https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/news-resources/defence-member-family-information-guide *Navy Families Handbook and Newsletter signup https://www.navy.gov.au/navy-people/family-support *Army Families Handbook https://www.army.gov.au/community/members-veterans/family-support -Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families 24/7 Defence Member and Family Helpline 1800 624 608 DMFS Location Specific Newsletter Signup https://militarylife.com.au/dmfs-newsletter-contact-list/ -National Defence Community Events Calendar https://militarylife.com.au/defence-partner-family-events/ -OPSEC (Operational Security) https://militarylife.com.au/defence-partner-info-hub/opsec/ -How to sign up to ForceNet https://www.forcenet.gov.au/

JSW Paints nears a blockbuster deal for AkzoNobel India, while Raphe mPhibr's $100M raise marks a milestone for India's defence sector. IPOs and block deals surge as markets stay buoyant. From mutual fund trends to new auto and pharma pushes—and a proud moment in space—today's edition packs all this and more.

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NATO countries have agreed to hike defence spending to five per cent of GDP. Australia will also send defence personnel to Europe in support of Ukraine. - امریکہ کے صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کے دباؤ اور قیادت میں نیٹو رکن ممالک نے ایک تاریخی قدم اٹھاتے ہوئے دفاعی اخراجات میں زبردست اضافے کا اعلان کر دیا ہے۔ نیٹو کے حالیہ سربراہی اجلاس میں فیصلہ کیا گیا ہے کہ رکن ممالک اب 2035 تک اپنے دفاعی بجٹ کو مجموعی قومی پیداوار (GDP) کے 5 فیصد تک بڑھائیں گے۔

Day 1,218.Today, we look at the second day of the NATO summit in The Hague, including Mark Rutte's leaked message to President Donald Trump, and President Zelensky's upcoming meeting with the US president. We also hear about why young women are choosing to leave Ukraine “in droves” to study abroad, and what that means for the future of Ukraine. And finally we discuss a documentary series about Ukrainian veterans.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Garbiella Jozwiak. (Freelance Reporter).With thanks to Alexandra Kutas.Content Referenced:Telegraph Live Blog on NATO Summit:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/25/nato-summit-trump-ukraine-war-zelensky-starmer/ Nato softens stance on Russia (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/25/leaked-statement-nato-softens-on-russia/ Ukraine has a problem no one is talking about – young women are leaving in droves (Gabriella in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/women-and-girls/ukraine-has-a-problem-no-one-is-talking-about-young-women/ Reimagined Ukraine, by Alexandra Kutas: Serhii: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9nvSCf5_lw&t=184sOleksandr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=t4gqEds6o9laQvct&v=DC_9mSV5wDs&feature=youtu.beVyacheslav: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMdrFk8xcX8SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, world leaders have agreed to increase defence spending to 5% at a Nato summit at The Hague. Member states will commit 3.5% of GDP on core defence expenditure by 2035, plus up to 1.5% on a security investments. President Trump hailed the outcome as a “big win” and said he no longer thought Nato was a "rip-off". Adam is joined by BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale and former British Ambassador to the United States, Lord Kim Darroch.Also at the summit is Chris, who's been traveling with the Prime Minister. Starmer is facing a backbench rebellion over changes to the welfare system. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Shiler Mahmoudi and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

NATO leaders have committed to more than double their spending on defence and security. The decision came in response to President Trump's repeated demands that European countries and Canada should pay more towards their own defence. Also: Israel says the strikes on Iran's nuclear sites may have set back Tehran's ability to build nuclear weapons by many years. And a fraudster is jailed for conning luxury businesses into buying tea which he claimed to have grown in Scotland.

Defending Canada will require new strategies, investments in new equipment, and more recruits, according to Gen. Jennie Carignan, chief of the defence staff of the Canadian Armed Forces. The country's top soldier tells guest host Susan Ormiston about her priorities for the military, and what a new five per cent NATO defence spending target would mean for Canada.

Allies can breathe a sigh of relief. The same Donald Trump who left the G7 summit early showed up on time for the NATO summit in the Netherlands – an abridged summit to curry favour and keep his undivided attention. The US president played with members' nerves, entertaining suspense over the United States' commitment to NATO's Article 5 but in the end reaffirming support for the Alliance's "all for one and one for all" clause in case of attack. After a victory lap over Iran, Trump was all smiles over Alliance members' commitment to boost defence spending to 5 percent of GDP.  It also emerged that Britain is buying 12 F-35A fighter jets made in the USA. That's music to Trump's ears, but how will the announcement go down with the likes of France, which has been arguing for Europe to reduce its dependency on Washington? And then there's Ukraine. Trump, in the end, took the meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky. But there, too, there were mixed messages: both when it comes to Russia's relentless campaign of aggression and the benefit of the doubt so often granted by Trump to Vladimir Putin. Produced by Rebecca Gnignati, Elisa Amiri, Ilayda Habip.

Dan Sabbagh, Defence and Security Editor with the Guardian, looks ahead to the NATO Summit at The Hague

From the EU to NATO, the Prime Minister is focused on two defence fronts this week. A new partnership with the European Union could overhaul our approach to military purchases at a time the Carney government is looking to end our reliance on the US. At the same time Canada and other NATO countries are facing pressure from the US to massively increase our defence spending by more than doubling our goal from 2% of GDP to 5%. Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with Canada's former Chief of Defence Staff about the federal government changing the approach to our armed forces, whether we can hit the new target, and if the United States will continue on in the military alliance.We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

President Trump joins NATO leaders in Europe for a summit about increasing spending on defence. He is demanding all member states commit to spending 5% of national economic output on defence budgets.In New York, Democratic voters are heading to the polls to choose their nominee for mayor.Plus, would you order lab-grown meat in a restaurant? You can in Australia after the product was approved for consumption.Throughout the program, Andrew Peach will be joined by Marketplace's Kimberley Adams in Washington and David Kuo, co-founder of the Smart Investor in Singapore.

NATO members have confirmed they've agreed to spend 5 percent of GDP on defence and security by 2035 - an increase from the current core defence spending target of 2 percent. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Weeks after announcing a plan to reach NATO's two per cent of GDP defence spending target, Prime Minister Mark Carney committed Canada to reaching the alliance's new goal of five per cent by 2035 at the NATO summit in the Netherlands. Former vice-chief of the defence staff Guy Thibault breaks down what it would take to get there. Plus, Maine Gov. Janet Mills makes the case that more Canadians should visit her state, arguing their avoidance of the U.S. isn't hurting the president but 'their friends here in Maine.'

Day 1,217.Today, as the NATO summit gets underway in The Hague, we look at how the alliance is shifting the goalposts on how members' contributions should be counted. We report on last night's closed door session with President Zelensky - which we attended - and we hear the panel event Francis moderated recently at the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to our panel: Tony Abbott, Vadym Prystaiko, Dr Robert Seely and Richard Kemp.Content Referenced:See us at Chalke History Festival THIS FRIDAY (27th):https://www.chalkefestival.com/SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new era of defence readiness.James Copnall, presenter of the BBC's Newsday speaks to Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defence and Space, about the need for Europe to be able to defend itself.In an interview recorded before the Nato summit on 24/25 June 2025, Mr Kubilius, a former Prime Minister of Lithuania, says peace in Europe cannot be taken for granted and that Europe can no longer rely on American military backing. Therefore, defence readiness must be a priority, meaning increased spending commitments from Nato members, and a unified, quick and clear approach across Europe to building defence capabilities. This, he believes, is the only way to deter the threat of further Russian aggression.But some Nato member states may struggle to meet the proposed increased spending target of 3.5% of GDP on defence. A few still haven't met the current goal of 2%, set more than a decade ago. However, other European nations are already boosting spending to 5% including countries living in close proximity to Russia, such as Poland, Estonia and Lithuania. Overall, Europe still only accounts for 30% of Nato's total military spending, a figure that has prompted US President Trump to demand a much greater contribution from European members.Thank you to the Newsday team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: James Copnall Producers: Lucy Sheppard, Ben Cooper and Owen Clegg Editor: Nick HollandGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Andrius Kubilius. Credit: John Thys/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Day 1,216.Today, we discuss the ramifications of the historic American strike on Iran's nuclear sites, and how we should read Tehran's Foreign Minister's scramble to Moscow. Plus we feature a special dispatch from Gotland, Sweden, to meet the Armed Forces' newest outfit protecting Europe's strategic Baltic outpost from Russia.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.Content Referenced:The tiny Swedish island regiment tasked with protecting Europe from Russia (Venetia Rainey in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/17/the-tiny-swedish-island-regiment-tasked-protecting-europe/ Our sister podcast Battle Lines, covering wider geopolitical affairs, including Iran:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/14/battle-lines-foreign-policy-geopolitics-conflict-podcast/ Spain exempt from Nato's 5pc spending target (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/22/spain-exempt-from-nato-five-percent-spending-target-gdp/ 'My husband is free' — Belarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski freed after US envoy visits Minsk (The Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/in-highest-level-visit-in-years-lukashenko-meets-us-envoy-kellogg-in-minsk/?mc_cid=bdc69312ea&mc_eid=08d0680a95 Putin spies an opportunity in Trump's attack on Iran (The Spectator):https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/putin-spies-an-opportunity-in-trumps-attack-on-iran/SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 1,213.Today, we discuss our exclusive reporting into insider Russian reaction to Operation Spider's Web, hear from someone just on the frontline in Donetsk, and relay the latest acts of resistance in the occupied territories. Plus, you'll hear Dom's panel from the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa featuring former British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and former Minister of State for Security, Tom Tugendhat, reflecting on key decisions made in the war.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @memphisbarker on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Tom Tugendhat (Member of Parliament for Tonbridge) and Ben Wallace (Former British Defence Secretary).Content Referenced:Putin told to declare full war on Ukraine as Kremlin hardliners despair (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/18/putin-under-pressure-declare-war-ukraine-nationalists-kyiv/ I abandoned my unit in Ukraine. Now I'm going back to war (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/16/ukraine-russia-soldiers-abscondment-donetsk-kyiv/ 'Putin doesn't want negotiations' - interview with Zelensky's 'power broker' Andriy Yermak (The Telegraph):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CneThrXUHSI Russia accidentally admitted to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/russia-just-accidentally-admitted-to-its-staggering-troop-losses-in-ukraine/?mc_cid=8c2eeadbda&mc_eid=08d0680a95 Washington has had it with Andriy Yermak (POLITICO):https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/19/ukraine-andriy-yermak-frustrates-trump-administration-00414197Links relating to Dr Jade McGlynn's segment:https://t.me/samotniyskhid/6332 https://t.me/informnapalm/24948Daily T episode mentioned in final thoughts:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/19/the-daily-t-trump-iran-attack-britain-fit-for-battle/ Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 1,212.Today, as we pass 100 days since Ukraine unconditionally accepted the US peace proposal for a total cease fire, we report how Russia continues to kill civilians across the country. We look at how much effort Russian officials are putting into telling the world sanctions are having no impact whatsoever on their economy, and report on Finland's exit from the Ottawa Treaty. And we hear a number of voices from our recent trip to Odesa in southern Ukraine. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Dalibor Rohac, Melinda Haring, and Ugo Poletti.SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Content Referenced:EU devises scheme to squeeze more profit from Russian frozen assets (POLITICO):https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-russia-frozen-assets-moscow-money-war-ukraine/NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.