European Union
UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
British PM Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, warning voters in France and Germany of similar threats, but provided no details of the evidence.
Montenegro expels founder of pro-Kremlin war blog Rybar over security concerns
Is the world turning against the Islamic Republic of Iran? - analysis
Israel blocks Palestinian Central Elections Committee from entering Gaza, east Jerusalem
Grapevine: Remembering Enid Wurtman
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
EU's Kallas pushes to reinforce Operation Aspides in the Red Sea amid Houthis attacks
The EU defense ministries are expected to discuss this issue on Monday. Another meeting is scheduled for October 12.
US, EU strongly decry UN declaration promising international collaboration in face of pandemic
US initially requested that the UN removed "mentions of equity and universal access to sexual and reproductive health care services," to make the Trump administration comfortable with the language.
US intervenes to stop $136 million fine imposed by EU on X social media, Elon Musk's companies
“The European Commission inappropriately attempted to expand its regulatory authority to reach American companies not present or operating within its jurisdiction,” said US assistant A-G Shumate.
Kremlin condemns EU transfer of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine as illegal ‘theft’
The European Commission said the bloc would give Kyiv $1.6 billion, taken from interest on cash balances, part of Russian central bank assets frozen by the EU because of the war in Ukraine.
Russia will intensify hybrid attacks against West, NATO, says Danish intelligence
Hybrid warfare and sabotage on European soil gained renewed attention after Germany recently blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at the Leipzig/Halle Airport.
A new EU status for Canada? Israel has lived the model for decades - opinion
The EU’s proposed “associate membership” for Canada is new in name, but Israel has long demonstrated how close ties can work without membership.
EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman
Latvia dropped its veto, clearing the way for the EU to remove Usmanov and Fridman from sanctions and extend remaining Russia measures for three years.
EU says Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships as Houthis rapidly advance
The EU's Aspides mission was launched in 2024 to protect shipping from attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, and diplomats have said there are currently six warships operating.
European commissioner discusses EU-Israel relationship, Gaza with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar
The EU's 27 member states are divided on Israel, with some highly critical of the country and others maintaining close ties.
