European Union
Five European nations seek deals to send migrants out of the EU
Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands said they are working toward deals with non-EU countries to establish migrant return hubs, despite human rights concerns.
EU's Kallas says Leipzig attack had hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism
Spain’s prime minister blames Israel, Russia for disinformation around Ceuta border crisis
Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
More than 10 EU countries eager to contribute to Lebanon mission, EU foreign policy chief says
The proposed mission stems from the EU studying ways to strengthen Lebanese forces to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the terrorist group Hezbollah.
EASA narrows warning to airlines over flying in Persian Gulf airspace amid renewed US-Iran strikes
EASA also extended its recommendations that airlines not operate in the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon until the end of September.
Iceland rejects EU membership plan in referendum, after almost all votes were counted
Some 47.5% of voters supported the government's proposal while 52.5% said no, according to local broadcaster RUV's estimates. Final results are expected later on Sunday.
Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks, results too close to call
Iceland first applied to join the EU in 2009, amid a financial crisis that hit the country's small, exposed economy especially hard, and talks ended under a Eurosceptic government in 2013.
Israel hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure
The ministry referred to a report by the USAID Office of Inspector General which concluded that more than 100 UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 Hamas attack.
Luxembourg ends Israel Bonds approvals, leaving future EU bond issuance uncertain
A year after replacing Ireland as the approval center for Israel Bonds, Luxembourg has decided to end the arrangement, creating uncertainty for future EU issuances.
Which countries, tech giants around the world are regulating kids' social media access?
What are countries and companies doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety?
Sa'ar bans two 'anti-Israel' Swedish MEPs from entering Israel, day before planned PA visit
According to the Foreign Ministry, the two have "consistently acted against Israel in recent years, including by calling for international legal proceedings to be advanced against Israelis."
Katz's West Bank plan raises questions on pressure in Israeli society after Kusra events - analysis
The Kusra siege has drawn rare US criticism and intensified debate over Israel’s failure to restrain violent factions as the government considers transferring civilian law enforcement from the IDF.
Ireland is green with envy against Israel - opinion
Their relations have gone from bad to worse, and in the years since October 7, the Irish have launched a tirade of invective against the State of Israel and its leaders.
