Germany says it expected Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – live 02. May 2026 (11:52) German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops will leave bases in GermanyHere is the full statement from German defence minister Boris Pistorius in response to the US’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany:The presence of American troops in Europe, particularly in Germany, serves the interests of both the US and ourselves.We collaborate closely with our US partners in Ramstein, Grafenwöhr, Frankfurt and elsewhere – to foster peace and security in Europe, to support Ukraine and to uphold joint deterrence. The US presence in Europe also serve its own security interests in Africa and the Middle East. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Some pro-Palestinian protests could be banned amid attacks on British Jews 02. May 2026 (11:29) PM worried about ‘cumulative’ effect of marches, as Met chief says Jewish communities facing biggest threatSome pro-Palestinian demonstrations could be stopped, the prime minister has warned, as the UK’s most senior police officer said the threat to the Jewish community was greater than it had ever been.Keir Starmer indicated he wanted the language expressed on some protest marches to be subjected to “tougher action” as he sought to allay the fears of British Jews after a series of attacks on their communities in recent weeks. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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