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Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit
Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.
August 12, 2026Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
Journalists and White House staff who were on board the jet were unaware the president had left.
August 12, 2026Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war
It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes Anthony Zurcher.
August 12, 2026Watch: What is it like to travel on Air Force One with Trump?
Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, deceiving even the press pool who flew on board without him.
August 11, 2026Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
August 11, 2026Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?
US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.
August 11, 2026Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was reportedly part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey.
August 11, 2026Trump now 'not sure' about letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles
The US president's latest comments come weeks after he offered Kyiv the right to make the missiles.
July 31, 2026NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit - Reuters
NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit Reuters
July 9, 2026Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument'
Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.
July 8, 2026Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.
July 8, 2026EXCLUSIVE: NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel' - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel' Reuters
July 8, 2026Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia's ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.
July 8, 2026Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.
July 8, 2026NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters - Reuters
NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters Reuters
July 8, 2026Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe
The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.
July 7, 2026Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.
July 7, 2026NATO to unveil big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump - Reuters
NATO to unveil big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump Reuters
July 7, 2026Stand-up comic held for jokes about Erdogan and Islam in Turkey crackdown
Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.
July 3, 2026NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump - Reuters
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump Reuters
July 3, 2026Dozens of Turkish journalists denied accreditation for NATO summit in Ankara, media says - Reuters
Dozens of Turkish journalists denied accreditation for NATO summit in Ankara, media says Reuters
June 25, 2026Starmer tells Rutte UK will publish defence plan before NATO July summit - Reuters
Starmer tells Rutte UK will publish defence plan before NATO July summit Reuters
June 13, 2026More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
June 12, 2026Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup
Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.
June 7, 2026Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high - Reuters
Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high Reuters
June 7, 2026Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
June 6, 2026Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest - Reuters
Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest Reuters
May 30, 2026Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants - reuters.com
Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants reuters.com
April 3, 2026Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.
March 30, 2026Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected - Reuters
Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected Reuters
March 17, 2026Turkey considering deployment of F-16s to Cyprus, ministry source says - Reuters
Turkey considering deployment of F-16s to Cyprus, ministry source says Reuters
March 7, 2026Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are "act of terror" as he places armed forces on high alert.
March 5, 2026Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside - Reuters
Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign - Reuters
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign Reuters
March 5, 2026Turkey says NATO defences destroyed incoming Iran missile - Reuters
Turkey says NATO defences destroyed incoming Iran missile Reuters
March 4, 2026Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.
February 21, 2026Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle detained in Turkey - Reuters
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