Allies jolted on defence as Trump pulls troops from Germany America's NATO allies put a brave face Monday on a US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, but warned it was proof Europe needs to step up for its own security, and fast. US President Donald Trump cast fresh doubts over the future of the alliance as he announced Washington was to scale back its largest troops contingent in Europe, after a spat with Berlin over the Iran war. #Allies #jolted #defence #Trump #pulls

NATO chief says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump on defence Europeans have "heard" US President Donald Trump's message of frustration over the Iran war and are "stepping up", NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Monday after Washington announced it would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. "European leaders have gotten the message," Rutte said before talks with European leaders in Armenia. #NATO #chief #says #Europeans #have

Israeli minister's 'disgusting noose cake' draws widespread criticism PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 4, 2026: Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's birthday cake sparks widespread condemnation. But first, The Washington Post tells the story of a Ukrainian soldier trapped in the "kill zone". #Israeli #ministers #disgusting #noose #cake

What to know about US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks troop drawdown US President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to withdraw thousands of US troops from Germany has focused attention on a decades-old pillar of US strategy in Europe, reigniting debate on how far Washington might be willing to pull back from its traditional security role on the continent. Here's a look at America's current military deployment in Europe and the implications of Trump's move. #What #know #about #military #presence

Merz shrugs off Trump clash over troops, trade – POLITICO He added: “I will not give up on the transatlantic relationship, and I will not give up on cooperation with Donald Trump.” Merz on Sunday sought to play down the substance of the dispute, particularly the threat of a U.S. troop withdrawal, framing it as part of longer-running military planning rather than a sudden rupture. “There is a contingent of American soldiers in Europe that [former U.S. ... #Merz #shrugs #off #Trump #clash

Shakira rocks Copacabana with 2 million fans Shakira gave a free concert on Saturday night at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated two million people, according to the city’s mayor, to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts. Camille Corcoran reports. #Shakira #rocks #Copacabana #with #million

PSG held to a draw by Lorient ahead of Bayern Munich Champions League clash PSG did not prepare in the best possible way for their Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. With a reshuffled squad, PSG were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Lorient. #PSG #held #draw #Lorient #ahead

Indiana Primary Election Will Test Trump’s Influence With Republicans The election on Tuesday will test the influence of President Trump, who endorsed challengers to Republican state senators who scuttled his push to redraw political maps. #Indiana #Primary #Election #Will #Test

In pictures: Shakira's free concert draws two million to Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach Shakira's free concert in Rio de Janeiro drew two million people to Copacabana beach, the city's mayor has said. #pictures #Shakiras #free #concert #draws

US troops pull out from Germany: What it means for NATO | DW News Germany is seeking to play down the impact of President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from the country. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called the move "anticipated," stressing that Europe must strengthen its role within NATO. #troops #pull #out #from #Germany

US plans troop withdrawal from Germany after Merz criticism | DW News Pentagon officials say the United States plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, where more than 40,000 US service members are currently stationed — Washington's second largest overseas deployment after Japan. The move comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has criticized the Trump administration's lack of an exit strategy in the joint US-Israeli war against Iran. #plans #troop #withdrawal #from #Germany

Pentagon announces withdrawal of 5.000 soldiers from Germany The US will pull around 5,000 of its troops from Germany over the next year after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Tehran was "humiliating" Washington. NATO said Saturday that it is working with the US to understand the details of the decision. #Pentagon #announces #withdrawal #5000 #soldiers

New tariff hike could cost Germany $18BN In addition to withdrawing troops from Germany, Donald Trump is escalating his trade dispute with the European Union. He says tariffs on cars and trucks will rise to 25 percent next week because the bloc is not complying. #New #tariff #hike #could #cost

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain. The U.S. #Withdraw #5000 #Troops #From #Germany

U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war Merz said the U.S. #withdraw #5000 #troops #from #Germany

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in dispute over Iran conflict Donald Trump retaliates against Friedrich Merz over chancellor’s criticism of US-Israeli war effort #withdraw #5000 #troops #from #Germany

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in row over Iran conflict Donald Trump retaliates against Friedrich Merz over chancellor’s criticism of US-Israeli war effort #withdraw #5000 #troops #from #Germany

Donald Trump raises tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% | DW News In a shock move, US President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on European cars and trucks, accusing the European Union of failing to uphold a previous trade deal. The announcement comes as Trump has also threatened to withdraw US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain. #Donald #Trump #raises #tariffs #cars

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war. #Withdraw #5000 #Troops #From #Germany

Voices of Their Generation: Gloria Steinem Hosted a Book Party at Her Historic Home for Lena Dunham “Tonight is not about my book,” Dunham, sporting baby bangs and a tweed dress, told Vogue. Instead, she had invited friends and family for another draw: “You get to be inside Gloria Steinem’s home! #Voices #Their #Generation #Gloria #Steinem

US considers reducing troops in Germany German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has maintained that the transatlantic partnership remains strong, despite escalating tensions with Donald Trump, who has criticized Merz since the chancellor remarked earlier this week that the US was being “humiliated” by Tehran. Trump has also threatened to withdraw American troops from Germany, a move that could have significant implications for NATO defense systems, as Camille Corcoran reports. #considers #reducing #troops #Germany

Dior traces fashion heritage at SCAD FASH Museum The new “Dior: Crafting Fashion” exhibition draws on nearly 100 historic pieces, placing a few on display publicly for the very first time. #Dior #traces #fashion #heritage #SCAD

Supreme Court ruling triggers gerrymandering rush — what’s next? | DW News The US Supreme Court has limited part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a law meant to protect minority voters. In a 6–3 decision, the Court ruled that a congressional district in Louisiana was drawn mainly based on race, favoring one group over another. #Supreme #Court #ruling #triggers #gerrymandering

After Supreme Court Decision, Louisiana Weighs Redrawing House Maps It was not immediately clear whether Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, would postpone the May 16 primary election for House races after the court ruled the state’s congressional districts unconstitutional. #After #Supreme #Court #Decision #Louisiana

Hegseth Says Iran Cease-Fire Stops Clock for Congressional Approval The defense secretary testified on the eve of the 60-day mark of the war, a major statutory deadline for the president to withdraw forces or seek approval from Congress to continue the fight. #Hegseth #Says #Iran #Cease #Fire

Trump Withdraws Nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General Dr. Means’s nomination had stalled in part over her views on vaccines. #Trump #Withdraws #Nomination #Casey #Means

Mali crisis deepens as separatists and jihadists step up attacks Mali’s military launched strikes on Kidal after separatist Azawad Liberation Front fighters claimed control, while coordinated attacks with jihadist group JNIM intensified insecurity. As rebels push to expand their reach and demand the withdrawal of Russian forces, jihadists have also announced a blockade of roads into the capital Bamako, raising fears of further escalation. #Mali #crisis #deepens #separatists #and

Back to the maps with SCOTUS, more Pete Hegseth, and a governor’s dilemma The Supreme Court’s decision on the Voting Rights Act will be felt in election cycles but maybe not as early as November. Playbook’s Jack Blanchard and Megan Messerly discuss if this decision will work in the GOP favor to redraw voting maps. #Back #the #maps #with #SCOTUS

White supremacist killer who blamed mosque attack guilty plea on prison 'conditions' fails in court bid The man jailed for life after murdering 51 people at two mosques in New Zealand has lost an attempt to withdraw his guilty pleas. #White #supremacist #killer #who #blamed

Saudi Arabia to withdraw LIV Golf funding LIV Golf players and staff have been told that Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is withdrawing investment from its costly breakaway series after the 2026 season, Sky News understands. #Saudi #Arabia #withdraw #LIV #Golf

UAE withdrawal from Opec reopens rift with Saudi Arabia After putting on a united front during the Iran war, the Gulf’s most consequential rivalry has burst into the open again #UAE #withdrawal #from #Opec #reopens

Powell to remain on Fed board after term ends, preventing Trump appointment US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday urged central bank independence as he nears the end of his term on May 15. He said he would remain a Fed governor, drawing criticism from President Donald Trump, who mocked the decision. #Powell #remain #Fed #board #after

Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Germany Donald Trump has threatened to remove US troops from Germany after the country's chancellor said America was being "humiliated" by Iran #Trump #threatens #withdraw #troops #from

In Defense of the Sexy Wedding-Guest Dress There’s nothing wrong with drawing a little attention at a wedding that isn’t your own—especially if you have a point to make. #Defense #the #Sexy #Wedding #Guest

Arsenal, Atletico Madrid share draw after penalty drama in Champions League semi-final Julian Alvarez scored a penalty as Atletico Madrid held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres had put Arsenal ahead from the spot before Alvarez equalised, while a late penalty call for Arsenal was overturned after a VAR review. #Arsenal #Atletico #Madrid #share #draw

Nick Reiner and the Making of a Modern Hollywood Tragedy Reiner has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michelle. In the same courthouse where OJ Simpson stood trial for murder, Reiner’s case is already drawing cameras—if not yet answers. #Nick #Reiner #and #the #Making

Andrzej Poczobut pozdrawia czytelników "Gazety Wyborczej". "Trzymam się lepiej, niż sądziłem" Życzę wszystkim, abyście byli trwali w tym, co robicie, i w tym, w co wierzycie - mówi Andrzej Poczobut w nagraniu dla czytelników "Gazety Wyborczej". #Andrzej #Poczobut #pozdrawia #czytelników #Gazety

Can US-European relations be salvaged? | DW News Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his relationship with Donald Trump is as good as ever - despite drawing the anger of Trump over the Iran war. On Tuesday Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Merz thinks it's "OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon" - which the chancellor never said. #Can #European #relations #salvaged #News

Fed holds rates steady as oil surge sparks divide on central bank board Decision draws biggest dissent since 1992 as Jay Powell’s term as chair draws to a close #Fed #holds #rates #steady #oil

What the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Ruling Could Mean for the Midterms Democrats will lose at least one blue-leaning district in Louisiana, and Florida is drawing a redder map. South Carolina, Tennessee and Missouri could try to draw new maps before voting begins. #What #the #Supreme #Courts #Voting

Mali's Tuareg rebels vow regime 'will fall', urge Russian forces to withdraw A spokesperson for Mali's Tuareg rebel group Azawad Liberation Front pledged on Wednesday that the country's ruling junta "will fall" and said the group wanted to see Russian forces withdraw "from all of Mali" after weekend attacks by Islamist insurgents and Tuareg separatists targeting major cities. #Malis #Tuareg #rebels #vow #regime

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort Unveils The Mae On – Mae Ping Atelier Afternoon Tea Anantara Chiang Mai Resort introduces The Mae On – Mae Ping Atelier Afternoon Tea, a refined culinary journey crafted in collaboration with Skugga Estate, celebrating single-origin cacao grown in Mae On, located approximately 40 minutes east of Chiang Mai city. Rooted in the timeless British afternoon tea ritual, the experience draws inspiration from the resort’s heritage as the former British Consulate. #Anantara #Chiang #Mai #Resort #Unveils

UAE pulls out of OPEC oil cartels citing 'national interests' The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels to focus on "national interests", it announced on Tuesday, causing fresh shockwaves as energy prices soar over the Middle East war. The UAE, one of the world's top oil producers, which has previously chafed at OPEC production quotas, will pull out on Friday, a statement carried by the official WAM news agency said. #UAE #pulls #out #OPEC #oil

French parliamentary inquiry becomes far-right attack against public media A routine French parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasters has devolved into a high-profile political clash, amplifying far-right attacks on public media. Led by 32-year-old Charles Alloncle, the probe has drawn widespread attention through vociferous hearings and viral social media clips. #French #parliamentary #inquiry #becomes #far

Street battles and withdrawal of Russian mercenaries: Inside the 48-hour fall of Mali’s Kidal The Azawad Liberation Front and the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) launched an offensive against several Malian towns on April 25. In the north, the city of Kidal was recaptured following a three-year presence of Russian and Malian forces. #Street #battles #and #withdrawal #Russian

Crunch time for Swedish citizenship campaigners as crucial vote draws near It's the start of a crucial week for a lot of foreigners in Sweden, especially those 100,000 people waiting for a decision on their citizenship application. #Crunch #time #for #Swedish #citizenship

Roland-Garros: defending champion Carlos Alcaraz forced to withdraw Following his defeat in the Monte Carlo final against Jannik Sinner and his withdrawal from the Rome Masters 1000, the uncertainty surrounding two-time defending Paris Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz's participation in this year's tournament has continued for several weeks. Ultimately, he has decided not to defend his title, citing an injury to his right wrist. #Roland #Garros #defending #champion #Carlos

Spain PM brushes of reported Pentagon email on punishing NATO members Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday refused to be drawn into a dispute with the United States over reports that the Pentagon is weighing whether to punish members of NATO that fail to support American operations in the Iran war. Among those in the firing line is Spain, which has refused to allow US forces involved in the war to use bases on its territory or airspace. #Spain #brushes #reported #Pentagon #email

Inside Spain: The unpredictable summer holidays After 'celebrating' the fact that the Iran War was going to draw more tourists to Spain this summer, uncertainty regarding fuel, flight cancellations and higher overall costs has left Spanish authorities doubting what'll happen to the holiday season. #Inside #Spain #The #unpredictable #summer

Virginia court blocks redistricting map approved by voters in win for GOP A Virginia court blocked a voter-approved congressional map on Wednesday that Democrats hoped could win them seats in midterm elections, with the state attorney general vowing to appeal. US President Donald Trump launched a redistricting battle last year, pushing Republicans to redraw the maps in Texas. #Virginia #court #blocks #redistricting #map

Trump claims ‘rigged’ Virginia vote as court moves to block map redraw US President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged without evidence that a Virginia vote approving a congressional redistricting plan favouring Democrats was “rigged,” as a county judge moved to block the measure. Voters backed the referendum on Tuesday, a change that could help Democrats flip up to four Republican-held House seats. #Trump #claims #rigged #Virginia #vote

Work-life balance and family chief draw for high-skilled workers in Sweden The work-life balance and generous support for family life offered by Sweden is the main factor attracting highly skilled workers to the country, eclipsing salary levels, and the opportunities offered by the labour market, according to a new report. #Work #life #balance #and #family