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Sean Parnell, a spokesperson for the US Department of Defence, confirmed today that the Pentagon has decided to reduce the number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) stationed in Europe from four to three. In a post on X, he added that this would mean, among other things, “a delay in the deployment of US forces to Poland”.more

President Donald Trump, Vice-President J.D. Vance and a number of other senior officials took part yesterday in the Rededicate 250 prayer festival, aimed at recommitting America as ‘one nation under God’. The event drew thousands of people to Washington.more

An unnamed White House official confirmed that the US is conducting top-secret negotiations with Denmark regarding the opening of three new US military bases in southern Greenland, the BBC reported on Tuesday. The British media outlet added that the sources declined to provide details of the talks.more

Europe could become militarily independent from the US in most areas by the mid-2030s, at a cost of around €500 billion, according to an expert analysis published by the Cologne Institute for the World Economy (IfW). Key strategic programs could be coordinated by Poland, among others.more

A New York court judge has released Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note. The American sex offender and financier committed suicide in a New York jail in August 2019. He allegedly wrote the note during a previous suicide attempt and it was kept by a cellmate.more

The Oscar statuette won by Russian director Pavel Talankin for the documentary film ‘Mr Nobody vs Putin’ went missing during a flight from New York to Germany, the film’s co-director David Borenstein announced on Thursday. It emerged yesterday that it had been found.more

The United States will lift tariffs on Scotch whisky, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, explaining that he made the decision in honor of Great Britain's King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, who are concluding a state visit to the United States.more

In a speech to a joint session of Congress, King Charles III of Great Britain called for strengthening America's alliance with Europe and resisting the temptation to focus on itself. He also spoke of the need to defend Ukraine.more

U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, hosted Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Monday. They shared tea and toured the apiary on the White House grounds. The royal couple then attended a reception at the British ambassador's residence.more

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four-day visit to the United States will go ahead as planned, Buckingham Palace announced yesterday, confirming that the royal couple's plans were not affected by Saturday's shooting at a dinner attended by US President Donald Trump.more

For over 100 years, the British monarchy has been building relationships with successive US presidents. History shows that this involves not only lavish banquets, but also the strengthening of military alliances and investment commitments. Tomorrow, King Charles III begins his visit to the US – his itinerary includes a meeting with President Donald Trump.more

US President Donald Trump was evacuated by the Secret Service yesterday evening local time from a dinner with White House correspondents, during which shots were fired. The suspect opened fire in the hotel lobby and was apprehended by the security services. He was armed with a shotgun, a pistol and several knives.more

The British royal couple’s visit to the United States, which begins on Monday, “absolutely” has the potential to repair relations between the two countries, US President Donald Trump said yesterday in an interview with the BBC.more

If the UK does not exempt US tech companies from the digital services tax, the US will impose “huge tariffs” on it, President Donald Trump warned in an interview published today in the British newspaper ‘Daily Telegraph’more

An internal Pentagon email has outlined options for punishing NATO allies who, in its view, have failed to support US actions in the war against Iran. These include suspending Spain’s membership of the Alliance and reviewing the US position on the UK’s claims to the Falkland Islands, Reuters reported today.more

The White House has drawn up a list of “naughty and nice” NATO countries, Politico reported yesterday. No details have been revealed regarding the consequences the allies might face or the favours they might be granted. Poland and Romania could be among the biggest winners, the website suggested.more

The number of Americans applying for Irish citizenship based on their ancestry increased by 63% last year, the Financial Times reported, citing the policies of the current US administration as the reason for the change.more

A Polish citizen was convicted on Monday of photographing and recording important U.S. military installations, aircraft, equipment and activities without the commander's consent, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada announced on Tuesday.more

US President Donald Trump announced that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, which was signed two weeks ago, until Tehran submits a new proposal to end the war and concludes talks on the matter. Trump also announced that he would maintain the blockade of Iranian ports.more

The FBI confirmed to *Newsweek* yesterday that it is investigating a series of disappearances and deaths involving 11 scientists. These are experts in the fields of space, defence and nuclear energy. No links between the individual cases have been confirmed so far, but there has been much speculation on the matter.more

Justin Fairfax, the former lieutenant governor of Virginia, killed his wife and then took his own life at their home in Annandale. The bodies of the 47-year-old politician and his 49-year-old wife, the dentist Cerina Fairfax, were found by officers after they received a call from their son.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated on Wednesday that he will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump and allow his country to be drawn into a war in the Middle East. Earlier, Trump had once again criticized the state of US-UK relations.more

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will pay a state visit to the United States from April 27 to 30, Buckingham Palace announced yesterday. The British royal couple's trip includes a meeting with President Donald Trump and a speech on Capitol Hill.more

US President Donald Trump said yesterday that he believed he had done more for the Catholic Church than any other president in the last 100 years. He added that Pope Leo XIV should not get involved in politics.more

Pakistan has proposed holding a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran before the ceasefire expires, the AP reported, citing two Pakistani officials. The talks could take place this week, Reuters added.more