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At least 10 injured, 12 killed after Polish bus overturned into ditch in Hungary

"My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. I am grateful to everyone who took part in the rescue efforts," Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote. 

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Cars are driving on the M3 motorway on March 6, 2025, close to Budapest.
This photograph taken on February 13, 2025 shows the view of the Kremlin's towers with Moscow's International Business Centre (Moskva City) in the background in Moscow.

Poland says it arrested Russian hired to kill 'inconvenient' Ukrainian-American citizen

The Russian was detained on August 7 and had been recruited to kill a man who was "inconvenient to the Putin regime," Polish Prime Minister Tusk told journalists.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026.

Putin may test NATO alliance with limited attack in coming years, US intelligence assesses- report

Putin may see the possibility of fracturing the NATO alliance as his chance for a victory, while casualties in Ukraine increase internal pressure on the Russian President.

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Miles, Memories, and Microphones: The Fifth Anniversary Special

Miles, memories, and microphones: The fifth anniversary special

In this anniversary episode, we look back at some of our most remarkable stops: from the soaring skylines of the United Arab Emirates to the layered history of Poland.

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NATO Articles 4 and 5: Could Ukraine war trigger alliance defence obligations? - explainer

Poland downed Russian drones for the first time, called the attack a “provocation,” and warned NATO it was the closest to open conflict since World War II.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByREUTERS
A member of the Polish Army inspects a damaged house, after Russian drones violated Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine and some were shot down by Poland, in Wyryki, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland, September 10, 2025.

EU Parliament delegation visits Israel to learn about drone warfare, resilience

A European Parliament delegation visited Israel to learn about drones, counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) warfare, and resilience. 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Residents move towards a shelter from their apartment building that was damaged during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 7, 2025.

Western leaders condemn Russia over drones entering Polish airspace

So far, Polish authorities have found seven drones and parts of one missile following intrusion of drones into Polish airspace overnight.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByREUTERS
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk holds an extraordinary government meeting at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, with military and emergency services officials, following violations of Polish airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, in Warsaw, Poland, September 10, 2025.

Poland downs drones, the first NATO member to open fire during Ukraine war

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament it was "the closest we have been to open conflict since World War Two," although he also said he had "no reason to believe we're on the brink of war.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByREUTERS
Soldiers patrol the street after a drone or similar object struck a residential building according to local authorities, following violations of Polish airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, in Wyryki municipality, Poland September 10, 2025.

Israeli defense firms face backlash at Poland’s premier arms expo

Police questioning and paint-splattered booths at Poland's MSPO weapons exhibition as Israel’s defense industry confronts growing European resistance over Gaza war

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Polish soldiers at MSPO exhibition

Belarus arrests Polish national on suspicion of espionage, media says

Belarus and Poland have long had strained relations over a number of issues related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025ByREUTERS
A fighter from Russian Wagner mercenary group and a Belarusian service member take part in a joint training at the Brest military range outside Brest, Belarus, in this still image released July 20, 2023.

Polish CEO apologizes after video shows him taking hat from child

Szczerek claimed he was “convinced” that tennis player Kamil Majchrzak had been "passing his hat in my direction..."

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Piotr Szczerek recorded taking a hat being handed to a child.

Holocaust education needed to combat distortion of history - opinion

The Ghetto Fighters’ House Museum and the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum convene educators, researchers, and educational entrepreneurs from Holocaust museums and heritage sites, in Oswiecim.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByYIGAL COHEN
University Presidents Mission, Auschwitz - Birkenau on the 2025 March of the Living.

Israeli singer D’or splashed with red paint at Warsaw performance

Anti-Israel group Bas Collective said that two people were arrested and that it was attempting to hold solidarity rallies for the activists.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Israeli singer David D'Or sing during a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, June 25, 2024.

Israel beats Belgium, advances to the round of 16 in EuroBasket for first time in a decade

The Belgians nearly erased a 21-point deficit in the final quarter – but the Israelis held on to claim a landmark achievement that has eluded them since 2015.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Israel players celebrate on the court following Tuesday’s 92-89 victory over Belgium, a result that secured the blue-and-white’s spot in the EuroBasket last-16.