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After US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lashed out at Nato, US President Donald Trump has now threatened to pull the US out of the defence alliance altogether. In an interview on Wednesday he said that he was seriously considering withdrawal after the war with Iran ends. His comments were prompted by the refusal of several EU countries to assist the US in attacking Iran. How seriously should Europe take this threat?

The CEO of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, has provoked outrage with comments about Ukrainian drone production. He described it as crude technology being put together by 'housewives' in kitchens. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded by saying the remarks were bizarre.

As a four-time world champion, Italy has prided itself on being a football nation for generations. But its defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina means that the Squadra Azzurra has failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row. A glance at the national press reveals the extent of the heartbreak.

The number of baptisms among adults and young people in France has doubled since 2023, and more than 21,000 people are due to be baptised during the upcoming Easter Vigil. Other countries such as Belgium are also seeing an increase in this rite of initiation into the Church. With Easter celebrations beginning tomorrow, commentators reflect on the fundamental significance of faith, religion and spirituality.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has slammed Spain's government for refusing to allow the US to use its airspace for the Iran war. In an interview he said that Nato could not be "a one-way street" and announced that the alliance would have to be re-examined. Italy also recently denied US fighter jets the right to land in Sicily. Europe's press sees the alliance in grave danger.