World · The New York Times · Oct 7, 2026, 3:54 PM ET

FURY: Rubio Calls Europe to ‘Rise from Slumber’ and Lead

Original headline: Rubio Urges Europe to Awaken From ‘Slumber’ and Uphold Western Dominance · By Edward Wong

In Greece, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Western nations must embrace an earlier ethos of exploration and conquest as part of their civilization, to remain ‘at the head of the world.’