NYT Europe • June 11, 2026 13:32

U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer

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John Healey unexpectedly announced that he was stepping down, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer was failing to invest enough money in the British military.

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U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer

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Biden Defense secretary: US Navy could open Strait of Hormuz

Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday said the U.S. could reopen the Strait of Hormuz but should only undertake the effort with the support of international allies. “Certainly, the …