Europe

Netanyahu to hold emergency meeting on Europe's recognition of a Palestinian state

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a security-political meeting on Monday regarding Israel's response to European countries recognizing a Palestinian state.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024
 (illustrative) A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran.

Iran can strike US cities from the sea, claims all of Europe already within range, Iranian MP says

OSCAR GLOUKH, now an Ajax player, powers forward for Israel, displaying his skill and vision on the international stage.

Soccer: Israeli Oscar Gloukh features in Ajax draw

FAMILY MEMBERS spend time in their safe room, in the center of the country, during a ballistic missile attack from Iran in June. In recent decades, the concept of civil defense has almost disappeared from Europe’s public and professional discourse, says the writer

How to protect oneself: Europe needs to learn from Israel - opinion


Zelensky to visit US on Monday as Europe slams Russia-US summit in Alaska

Trump reportedly pushed for a quick agreement instead of a comprehensive ceasefire in an hour-long phone call with European leaders after meeting Putin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump after a joint news conference following their meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025.

Two people injured in shooting near mosque in Sweden, police say

"A call was received about a suspected serious violent crime in connection with a mosque in Orebro," police said in a statement.

Police vehicles park near the Risbergska school, following a deadly shooting attack at the adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, February 5, 2025

No Ukraine ceasefire reached in Trump's Alaska summit with Putin

Trump said that he and Putin did not reach an agreement on "probably the most significant" aspect of their meeting, but there was a very good chance of getting there.

US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

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Dancing until dawn: The hottest nightlife destinations in Europe right now

Berlin with endless parties, Ibiza with unmatched energy, and Prague with nocturnal mystique – these are the best destinations for thrilling nightlife in Europe, full of style, stories, and soul.

DJ at a beach party

Secrets of the Arene Candide Cave: How Ancient Europeans Practiced Body Art

“Strategies of body transformation and the construction of social identity were already part of the human experience in Europe more than twelve thousand years ago” a researcher said.

Virtual reconstruction of the artificially elongated skull AC12.

Small Spanish town faces cultural uproar over ban on Islamic festivals in public spaces

The local legislation is expected to impact the 1,500 Muslims living in the town of just over 27,000 people.

 Mura, Spain

Trump says Ukraine, Russia will have to swap some land for peace

Trump told a White House press conference that his talks on Friday with Putin in Alaska would be a "feel-out meeting" to determine whether Putin was willing to make a deal.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press about deploying federal law enforcement agents in Washington to bolster the local police presence, in the Press Briefing Room at the White House, in Washington DC, US, August 11, 2025.

Norway wealth fund terminates Israel asset management contracts

The fund, an arm of Norway's central bank, which held stakes in 61 Israeli companies as of June 30, in recent days divested stakes in 11 of these, it said in a statement.

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Israel’s war in Gaza is a boon and a blow to defense exports

In 2024, Israel’s defense exports surged to an unprecedented $14.8 billion, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth.

Military containers left in a junkyard.

A second chance for the world - opinion

The accusation of harming Gazan Palestinians can also be made against supposedly pro-Palestinian protesters, personalities, and politicians in the US, Australia, and several other countries.

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.