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NATO leaders locked in a powerful show of unity at their summit, reaffirming that an attack on one member is an attack on all — despite recent friction from the U.S. president, who had publicly questioned alliances and floated territorial ambitions. Behind closed doors, however, the tone was more cohesive: the president acknowledged allies’ rising defense spending and pledged continued U.S. suppor...

Trump’s bold new idea: Ukraine could start building its own Patriot missile systems, shifting from just receiving them to manufacturing them locally — a move that could reshape U.S. defense support and raise big questions about feasibility, industry involvement, and what exactly “producing” means. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on...

Germany’s drug crisis is escalating alarmingly, with over 2,150 deaths last year — nearly matching the 2023 peak — and a shocking 53% surge in victims under 30. Polysubstance use is behind 80% of fatalities, while crack and cocaine deaths have more than doubled since 2021. Dealers are even leaving free samples in mailboxes to lure new users. Psychological stress and curiosity are driving youth exp...

Trump just dropped a major bombshell: Ukraine now gets a green light to build its own Patriot missiles — a game-changing move as Russia ramps up ballistic missile strikes and Ukraine’s defenses buckle. At the NATO summit, Trump and Zelenskiy clashed over the war’s stalemate, with both leaders admitting the peace talks are tougher than ever. With Kyiv under fresh fire and Russia’s own fuel crisis w...

The IMF is sounding the alarm: Middle East tensions could derail global growth and spike prices, threatening food security and sparking instability—especially as oil reserves dwindle and AI’s hype risks turning into a financial crash if it fails to deliver real productivity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.a...

Marine Le Pen’s surprise presidential bid shocks Europe—just hours after a court forced her to wear an ankle monitor for embezzlement, a condition she vowed never to accept while campaigning. With her son Jordan Bardella stepping aside, Le Pen, who’s lost twice to Macron, now leads a party pivoting toward mainstream appeal, distancing itself from her father’s extremism and even praising Germany’s...

Marine Le Pen launches her fourth presidential bid just one day after being convicted for misusing public funds—proof that she’s undeterred, even as France watches her gamble on a comeback. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issu...

Trump surprised allies at a NATO summit in Ankara by reaffirming U.S. commitment to the alliance, pledging continued arms shipments regardless of how they’re used — a softer tone than his past rhetoric. He notably avoided criticizing Spain, sidestepping the Iran deal, and staying silent on Greenland, marking a diplomatic shift after previous tensions. White House hasn’t confirmed details, leaving...

Breaking: A violent attack at Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau, Germany has left multiple injured, with a suspect already taken into custody. Authorities are urgently securing the area and investigating the extent of the incident in this quiet Bavarian town of just over 12,000 residents. Stay tuned as details unfold. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dn...

Trump ramped up his fiery NATO criticism, calling Spain a “terrible partner” and demanding business be cut off, while doubling down on his Greenland purchase push—despite Denmark’s firm “not for sale” stance. Fueling his frustration, he declared the Iran ceasefire over, blaming allies for not backing his anti-Tehran campaign. Amid rising tensions, NATO allies unveiled a $634 billion defense spendi...

Bosnia’s rush to build new hydroelectric dams is sparking alarm among scientists who warn of devastating environmental consequences, especially as lucrative projects surge across both regions—with Republika Srpska heating up fastest. Critics accuse key players of cozying up to government ties, fueling a growing clash between profit-driven development and the urgent need to protect fragile ecosyste...

Norway’s defense minister is sounding the alarm against U.S. talk of buying Greenland, stressing that the real Arctic threat lies not in Greenland itself but in the Bear Gap — a critical chokepoint between Norway and Svalbard where Russian submarines are increasingly active. He argues that securing this passage is key to protecting Greenland, and warns that Europe’s collective security — especiall...

Marine Le Pen is officially back in the 2027 French presidential race after a Paris appeals court upheld her conviction for misusing EU funds—but slashed her office ban, clearing the way for her campaign. She hit the trail in western France to a mixed crowd, cheered by loyalists and jeered by critics. Though she’s appealed the ankle tag order (which would’ve barred her from campaigning), it’s curr...

Marine Le Pen is back in the driver’s seat of France’s far-right presidential race after a court ruling that briefly sidelined her has been suspended — just in time for the 2027 election. She’s running alongside Jordan Bardella, the rising star groomed to take her place, who’s now officially on board as her campaign partner. Though Le Pen was sentenced to a year of house arrest and a short ineligi...

France’s competition authority has forced Meta back to the negotiating table, demanding a payment plan for French media whose content has gone unpaid since 2025. Meta’s proposed calculation method was rejected, and while the company disputes the ruling, it says it will cooperate — hoping this push will finally break the stalemate. The dispute hinges on EU “neighbouring rights,” which require digit...