Germany must assume its leading military role in Europe, Chancellor Merz says.

EU member states are increasing military spending in response to planned US troop reductions in Germany, a European Commission spokesperson says.

European Union member states are accelerating military spending increases following reports of planned United States troop reductions in Germany, according to a European Commission spokesperson.

German Chancellor Merz says his government is seeking to end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as soon as necessary conditions are met.

German Chancellor Merz stated that Germany is working to end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz once specific conditions are satisfied.

Israeli forces intercept humanitarian aid ships in international waters near Greece, according to flotilla organizers. The group described the move as an escalation of Israel's impunity.

Flotilla organizers report that Israeli forces intercepted humanitarian aid ships in international waters near Greece. The organizers characterized the interception as an escalation of Israeli actions.

UK PM Starmer: Golders Green terror attack targeted Jews, 'not a one-off'. Starmer commented after the overnight attack in north London.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said people were targeted because they were Jewish in the Golders Green terror attack, calling it not a one-off.