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Trump expressed his satisfaction at the election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki.

“Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, who I was proud to Endorse, and our relationship with him, I am pleased to announce that the United States will be sending an additional 5,000 Troops to Poland. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” he said in a post on Truth Social.

A Polish official and a NATO representative told Politico that they were flabbergasted by the decision as the US did not discuss this ere making the announcement.

Poland’s military was alerted that the Pentagon had decided to cancel a 4,000-troop deployment to the country last week — blindsiding the country and stunning US defence officials.

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The Pentagon on Tuesday (local time) announced a reduction in the number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) stationed in Europe, lowering the total from four to three and effectively returning US troop levels on the continent to their 2021 posture.
In a post on X, Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs and Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell released a statement which said, the move followed ” a comprehensive, multilayered process focused on US force posture in Europe.””The Department of War has reduced the total number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) assigned to Europe from four to three. This returns us to the levels of BCTs in Europe in 2021,” the official statement said.

The statement added that the decision has resulted in “a temporary delay of the deployment of US forces to Poland,” while emphasising that Poland remains “a model US ally.”

According to Fox News, the affected formation is the 2nd Armoured Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, which had been scheduled for a routine nine-month NATO rotational deployment to Poland and other eastern flank positions.

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs prepare to host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals on Friday, May 22, with the series tied 1-1 after a split in Oklahoma City.

The Spurs took Game 1 on May 18 by a score of 122-115 in double overtime. Wembanyama recorded 41 points and 24 rebounds in 49 minutes, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to post 40 points and 20 rebounds in a conference finals game. Dylan Harper added 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and a playoff-record seven steals for the Spurs.

The Thunder responded in Game 2 on May 20 with a 122-113 victory. Wembanyama finished with 21 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and four blocks in 37 minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 30 points, while Jalen Williams added 26 points before exiting with left hamstring tightness.

The Thunder employed physical defense against the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, using Isaiah Hartenstein and other bigs to contest shots and limit second-chance opportunities. Wembanyama still impacted the game with blocks and rebounding despite the defensive attention.

Game 3 shifts to the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, where the Spurs will look to regain home-court advantage. The series is best-of-seven, with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday, May 24, also in San Antonio.

Wembanyama has averaged strong production in the series. In Game 1, he shot efficiently and dominated the paint. In Game 2, he faced tighter defense but still contributed across the stat sheet.

The Thunder’s defense ranked among the league’s best during the regular season. They utilize length, switching and help defense to disrupt opponents’ offensive sets. Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren anchor the unit.

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson noted the challenges of playing without full health in the backcourt. Dylan Harper exited Game 2 with a right hamstring injury after scoring 12 points in 25 minutes. De’Aaron Fox missed both games with a right high ankle sprain.

The Spurs’ supporting cast, including Stephon Castle and veterans, will need to step up in Game 3. Castle has provided scoring and defense in the series.

Oklahoma City enters Game 3 with momentum from the Game 2 win. The Thunder aim to protect their home-court advantage regained in the previous contest. Coach Mark Daigneault has emphasized defensive adjustments and limiting turnovers.

Wembanyama’s presence has forced the Thunder to make schematic changes. In Game 1, his scoring and rebounding created mismatches. The Thunder responded by increasing physicality in Game 2.

Both teams possess young, talented rosters. The Thunder, as the top seed and defending champions, feature Gilgeous-Alexander as an MVP candidate. The Spurs advanced as the No. 2 seed with Wembanyama leading a resurgence.

Game 3 will test Wembanyama’s ability to perform against continued defensive focus. He has shown versatility throughout the playoffs, averaging strong numbers in scoring, rebounding and blocking.

The Western Conference Finals features contrasting styles. The Thunder rely on pace, spacing and defensive versatility. The Spurs emphasize interior dominance and opportunistic playmaking.

Ticket demand for Game 3 in San Antonio is high. The Frost Bank Center is expected to provide a strong home atmosphere for the Spurs.

No major injury updates beyond Harper’s status were available as of May 22. The Spurs will monitor his condition closely. Jalen Williams’ hamstring tightness for the Thunder also remains a factor.

The series has featured competitive, high-scoring games. Game 1 went to double overtime, showcasing the talent on both sides. Game 2 was more controlled but still saw strong individual performances.

NBA analysts track Wembanyama’s growth in his third season. As the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, he has elevated his scoring and playmaking in the postseason.

The winner of the series advances to the NBA Finals against the Eastern Conference champion. Both teams have shown resilience in earlier playoff rounds.

Game 3 tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday. The outcome could shift momentum heading into the weekend games in San Antonio.

“Britain’s carmakers are being asked to carry a burden that is becoming impossible to sustain,” says Liam Byrne MP, who is chair of the House of Commons Business and Trade Committee

Carmakers and MPs have urged the Government to bring forward a review of the zero emissions vehicle mandate rules which legally require rising sales from manufacturers.

The Commons Business and Trade Committee and influential industry group the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have both issued separate calls, with claims that Britain’s carmakers are “being asked to carry a burden that is becoming impossible to sustain”.

Under the current mandate, which was introduced in 2024 before being relaxed last year, car and van makers are set legally binding targets . They must make EVs 80% of the cars they sell by 2030, rising to 100% by 2035.

The rules have been maligned by the industry, but it is now claimed that together with the threat of new EU trade barriers, they present an “existential threat” to the UK sector, which includes brands like Nissan and its 6,000-strong operation in the North East. Last year, high ranking Nissan executive Alan Johnson welcomed the relaxation of the mandate which means hybrids can be sold until 2035.

Liam Byrne, chair of the Business and Trade Committee, which scrutinises Government policy has written to the Department for Business and Trade and Department for Transport. In the letter he said manufacturers had reported they were not seeing demand rise in line with the requirements of the mandate.

Separately he said: “Britain’s carmakers are being asked to carry a burden that is becoming impossible to sustain. Manufacturers are now spending billions discounting electric vehicles to stimulate demand, while British-based firms are effectively paying overseas competitors for compliance credits, including companies benefiting from major state subsidy abroad.

“So I welcome the Secretary of State’s commitment in the House of Commons today to look again at the operation of the ZEV mandate. The transition to electric vehicles is essential. But transitions succeed when they are grounded in commercial reality and backed by a serious industrial strategy. That’s why we need a whole-market review that aligns decarbonisation with competitiveness, protects domestic production, and ensures Britain remains a country that makes cars and not a nation that merely imports them.”

Mike Hawes, chief executive officer of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, said the market had changed since the mandate was introduced. He explained: “Energy costs were much, much lower than they are now but [since the outbreak of war in Ukraine they] have shot up and they’ve remained higher.

“It was assumed that EVs and ICE vehicles would be at price parity by now. We’re not, and most forecasts suggest that it’s probably going to be about 2030 before we get to cost parity. Battery costs are 31% higher than we thought they would be by now, and obviously, public charging is 140% higher than five years ago.

“With those sorts of obstacles, it’s that much harder to get the entire market to move.”

Figures published last month by the SMMT showed sales of used pure electric cars reached a new high in the first three months of the year. It showed pure electrics took an all time market share of 4.3%, and that came while the the overall used car market was virtually flat in the first quarter, with a 0.2% drop in transactions to 2,016,232.