Germany updates: Klingbeil urges stronger ties with Africa DW 07/16/2025
German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil emphasizes the importance of strengthening ties with the Global South as he prepares for a G20 meeting in South Africa.
Australia confronts China over apparent live-fire exercises conducted off coastline
Penny Wong addressed Chinese military exercises' short notice, emphasizing the need for consistent dialogue with China to advocate for Australian interests.
Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending UK politics live
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey urged increasing UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP, calling current conditions alarming, reminiscent of post-World War II challenges.