Search

Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'

review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0' ![United States Defense Secretary Pete

U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months

review of the Department's force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground." Germany hosts several U.S

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

review of the Department's force posture in Europe" and conditions on the ground. The move comes as Berlin said that plans formulated during the Biden administration to deploy U.S

Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next

review of the Department's force posture in Europe" and conditions on the ground. "We expect the withdrawal to be completed over the next six to twelve months," Parnell said. The withdrawal would leave more

Iran reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism

reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism *Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter.*[Subscribe](https://www.npr.org/newsletter/news)*here to get it delivered to your inbox, and*[listen

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

review and recognised "theater requirements and conditions on the ground". On Saturday, President Donald Trump said further cuts could take place, without providing details. The US has more than 36,000 active duty troops

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

Europe President Trump on Thursday said he was in no hurry to reach a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli led war with Iran, even as tensions grew in the Strait of Hormuz

The $13 billion carrier with a plumbing problem is home. Now come the costly repairs

reviewed emails from a Freedom of Information Act request that showed how the hull technicians on the ship were struggling to keep it running. The emails between departments covered March to August 2025. The carrier

U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

Europe and Asia that depend on Persian Gulf oil and gas, raising prices far beyond the region. [![Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies about the Iran war before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. Hegseth

The UAE is attacked as U.S. says it helped 2 ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Europe and Asia that depend on Persian Gulf oil and gas, raising prices far beyond the region. The U.S. has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions for paying Iran for transit of the strait

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

U.S. Army Special Forces soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke, accusing him of reaping more than $400,000 in profits on Polymarket by using insider knowledge of the military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

Visionary NPR leader Kevin Klose, who presided over a golden era, has died

U.S. networks, died Wednesday morning in his sleep from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 85. His death was confirmed by WBUR CEO Margaret Low, a family friend and former leader