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Have U.S. Leaks On Manchester's Bombing Damaged Relations With Britain?

7:55am May 26, 2017

British officials are fuming about U.S. leaks of the terror probe. Rachel Martin talks to Matt Tait, CEO of U.K.-based Capital Alpha Security, who says the close intelligence relationship has soured.

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Manchester Holds Memorial For Victims Of Concert Suicide Bombing

11:41pm May 25, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

The people of Manchester, England, stood in silence Thursday to remember the victims of Monday's bombing. Police here are no longer sharing information with U.S. colleagues, following leaks to media.

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People stop to observe a minute's silence in St. Ann's Square in central Manchester, England, on Thursday to remember victims of Monday's bombing.

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WATCH: Impromptu Song Shows Manchester's Resilience

6:58pm May 25, 2017

by Kathy Goldgeier

People in a crowd raised their voices in spontaneous song after a minute of silence to honor 22 concertgoers killed in a bombing on Monday.

President Trump Meets NATO Leaders In Belgium

6:38pm May 25, 2017

by Tamara Keith

President Trump has had a fraught relationship with NATO dating back to his days as a candidate. Thursday he appeared with NATO leaders in Belgium and lectured them on not paying their fair share.

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Former U.S. Ambassador Responds To Trump's Rhetoric On NATO

6:38pm May 25, 2017

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Gen. Douglas Lute, who was the U.S. ambassador to NATO until January, about Trump's visit to NATO, and how his comments square with his past statements about the alliance.

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British Police Suspend Intelligence Sharing With U.S. After Leaks

6:38pm May 25, 2017

Britain has suspended intelligence sharing with the U.S. on the Manchester attack after information was leaked to the press. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former National Coordinator for Security Richard Clarke on how this leak affects relations between the two countries.

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Police seal off Lindy Road in Manchester, England, on Thursday as the investigation into Monday night's attack continues. Greater Manchester Police are treating the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert as a terrorist attack and have confirmed at least 22

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British Police Decry Apparent U.S. Leaks Of Manchester Attack Evidence

6:17pm May 25, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Information and photos related to the Manchester investigation have been published in the U.S. press. British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would raise the issue with President Trump.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former President of the United States Barack Obama arrive for a discussion on democracy in Berlin Thursday.

As Trump Slams NATO Allies, Obama Defends 'International Order'

4:59pm May 25, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Former President Obama spoke to a large crowd in Berlin Thursday, calling for a renewal of the international order. His message was in sharp contrast to President Trump's policy of "America First."

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Police Investigate Manchester Bombing Suspect's Connection To Libya

4:32pm May 25, 2017

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with reporter Suliman Ali Zway about the suspected Manchester bomber's roots in Libya and the status of the Islamic State in that country.

President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May await a photo opportunity at a NATO summit meeting in Brussels on Thursday.

In NATO Speech, Trump Scolds Leaders But Doesn't Recommit To Defense Pledge

3:35pm May 25, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

At a dedication for two memorials, President Trump told gathered NATO leaders that it was "not fair" to U.S. taxpayers for NATO countries to spend less than they pledged on their own national defense.