Europe
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara next week, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump complained the United States was spending money to protect NATO members "without getting any benefit from so doing."
The civilizational divide: European Right aligned with Israel, America's Right aligned with Left
Several people killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say Belgian police
European Commission launches Project NERON to focus on antisemitism, fostering Jewish life
13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968, some are returning to tell their story
79-year-old Rachelle Halpern joined a group of Polish emigrants and their children who traveled to Poland in April to unwind the trauma of 1968.
Will European investment into Palestinian economy undermine Israel’s efforts to end pay-for-slay?
Itamar Marcus, the founder of Palestinian Media Watch, noted that one of the participating banks has explicitly refused requests to close accounts reportedly used to pay released terrorists.
Time remains Tehran’s most powerful strategic asset - opinion
The past 48 hours show how Tehran uses conflict, diplomacy, and uncertainty to strengthen its position.
Spain reports 86% rise in antisemitic incidents, as interior minister takes aim at ‘xenophobia’
Jews were targeted in 69 hate crimes and incidents in 2025, up from 37 in 2024, according to a report released last week by Spain’s Interior Ministry.
Twenty-two states condemn Iran, front group for 'lethal' worldwide terror attacks
"We stand united in our determination to protect our countries and our people against these threats. The Islamic Republic of Iran must halt these actions now," read the statement.
Budapest uncovered: Castle caves and thermal spas
Budapest: from sprawling green parks filled with architectural wonders to underground caves that tell the story of centuries past
Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project
As well as disputes over control of the next phase of development and access to intellectual property, the two sides had widely differing requirements for the aircraft.
Testing EU-Israel relations - opinion
The political mood across much of Europe is too far gone for the EU’s strong criticism of Israel.
'Returning': Exploring assimilation and the search for Jewish belonging - review
A multigenerational story of assimilation and the search for Jewish belonging.
Hardline right-wing MKs Ben-Gvir, Smotrich banned from travel to Ireland - report
Reports cited Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, who told reporters that he had heard from Ireland's Justice Ministry that Ben-Gvir and Smotrich had been banned.
