Palestinian ambassador to the EU Amal Jadou, centre, with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: European Council

Palestine's envoys gain status as Europe is more critical of Israel

EU-Israel relations are facing challenges, diplomatic sources say

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Ireland hopes to inspire EU to increase pressure on Israel

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Merz says Ukraine's key allies no longer imposing range limits on weapons

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Iran criticises France for case filed at UN court over citizens' detention

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UN preparatory meeting in New York to lay ground for Palestinian statehood talks

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Russia to unleash fibre-optic drones to penetrate Ukraine lines

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Macron to issue new measures to tackle Muslim Brotherhood infiltration of French society

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Ahmed Ebid and an image of a boat found on a phone he used. Photo: NCA

Egyptian who ran $16m people-smuggling operation from London jailed for 25 years

Ahmed Ebid was involved in crossings that carried 3,800 migrants from North Africa to Italy

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Netherlands to rally EU support to increase pressure on Israel

Europe

Britain and EU sign defence deal for 'dangerous new era'

Europe

Pro-EU candidate wins Romanian election as Poland vote goes to wire

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UK-EU defence pact: Starting gun for growing European military power

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Pope Leo XIV warns against exploitation and Ukraine war at inaugural mass

Europe

US-Israeli plan to sideline UN in Gaza sets up clash within EU

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A Challenger tank in Eastern Europe. Britain and the EU will sign a defence pact on Monday that will herald greater co-operation in the face of rising threats. Photo: Ministry of Defence

UK-EU defence pact: Starting gun for growing European military power

UK will enter deal with EU on Monday for deep defence and security co-operation in light of Russian threat and US pullback

Europe

Pope Leo XIV warns against exploitation and Ukraine war at inaugural mass

Europe

US-Israeli plan to sideline UN in Gaza sets up clash within EU

Europe

Swedish diplomat found dead days after arrest on espionage charges

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Mistakenly deported man Abrego Garcia returns to US to face migrant transport charges

Republican removes post criticising Sikh congressional prayer

Weekend cartoonShadi's take on the Lebanon ceasefire

VideoRenowned surgeon launches Abu Dhabi clinic to transform care for amputees

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Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

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