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Germany’s Scholz breaks bad on migration
Multiple high-profile acts of violence and the rising popularity of the far right have convinced the German chancellor to deport migrants who commit crimes.
Greece’s watchdog summons head of coast guard to explain deadly shipwreck
Centrists from US to Germany move right on immigration
Greece denies report on migrant resettlement deal with the US
The one thing US fears after Iranian president’s death
EU pledges €1B in aid for Lebanon
Ursula von der Leyen announces aid package to last until 2027.
Germany to restart cooperation with UNRWA after suspension over alleged terror ties
UN agency saw $450-million worth of funding suspended, but Israel has yet to provide proof its employees participated in the Oct. 7 attack.
Ukraine backers blast ‘double standard’ after allies rush to Israel’s defense
Zelenskyy and his supporters ask: If you can do it for Israel, why not for Ukraine?
Macron: France intercepted Iranian drones ‘at Jordan’s request’
French president said Iran’s attack on Israel was “disproportionate.”
Can the Middle East avoid all-out war?
Tehran’s first-ever attack on Israel was designed to be shot down. But Netanyahu could still turn it into a real war.
US tells Israel it won’t join counter-strike on Iran, urges caution
Washington wants to prevent the conflict from escalating.
France, Germany ask their citizens to quit Iran amid growing risk of military escalation in Mideast
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres asked for “an immediate cessation” of the hostilities, adding that “neither the region nor the world can afford another war.”
How Israel foiled Iran’s attack
Israel’s multilayered air defenses and close cooperation with allies kept the impact to a minimum.
G7 leaders to meet over ‘unprecedented’ Iran attack on Israel
The G7 will “coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack,” U.S. President Biden said.
European leaders condemn Iran’s revenge attack on Israel
Tehran launched more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli targets, raising fears of a major escalation in the region.
How Iran’s strike on Israel unfolded
The retaliatory attack by Tehran could spark a major escalation of fighting in the Middle East.
Iranian commandos seize ship near Strait of Hormuz as Israel tensions soar
The seizure of the vessel, which Iran said is ‘linked to Israel,’ follows Israel’s killing of Iranian paramilitary leaders in Syria.
Biden warns that Iran could attack Israel soon
U.S. president said his grim outlook was based on intelligence reports that he was not at liberty to describe further.
Germany detains two Iraqis suspected of IS genocide against Yazidi minority
Prosecutors accuse couple of enslaving two Yazidi girls before handing them over to other Islamic State members.
On holiday with Europe’s right-wingers
Hundreds of European conservatives gathered in Cyprus for a “cultural weekend” that mixed policy discussions, networking and time away from the bureaucratic machine.
US warns of possible Iranian retaliation after Israeli strike
U.S. troops are already on high alert in the region for attacks by Iran-backed forces.
Cyprus demands Lebanon control migrant flows
Speaker of parliament says “we cannot allow this situation to continue,” urges “immediate review” by Brussels.
Iran ramps up threats against Israel following consulate airstrike
“With God’s help we will make the Zionists repent,” Ali Khamenei warned.
Cyprus declares migration crisis, calls for EU to help
Migration is a key issue on the agenda in Cyprus ahead of the European election.
Ukraine embraces far-right Russian ‘bad guy’ to take the battle to Putin
Germany describes Denis Kapustin as a top neo-Nazi, and his role in the war is a double-edged sword for Kyiv.
Iranian consulate in Syria destroyed in ‘air strike’
Tehran said senior commander was killed in the blast, which it said was conducted by Israel.