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A legal shake-up aimed at protecting minorities angers high-profile opponents on freedom of speech grounds.

After decades of building a “close, personal” friendship with Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden has had it with the Israeli prime minister. Now he’s hitting him hard — and it may be working.

Pair are supporters of Islamic State, public prosecutor says.

Russia’s war on Ukraine is “unjust” and must end, says Holy See’s top diplomat.

Francis suggested Kyiv shouldn’t be ‘ashamed to negotiate’ with Russia, in latest comments that seemed to parrot Kremlin talking points.

Israel PM insists his priority is to prevent another terror attack like the October 7 Hamas raid.

Victorious former EU Parliament staffer said the court verdict was a blow against “politically driven” prosecutions elsewhere of Donald Trump-allied figures.

… so far. POLITICO lists all the people Britain’s business sec has squared up against.

Decision follows challenge brought on behalf of Muslim and Jewish individuals and groups.

MPs are set to vote on a landmark reform on Feb. 15, to the chagrin of the church and traditionalists on the left and right.

The icon had sparked outrage among civil society organizations, who called for its removal.

Many Israelis draw a parallel between Hamas and the Nazis — but others say the government is overplaying fears of an existential threat.

It just won’t bow to Hamas, notes Reuven Rivlin — which poses an intractable problem.

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Qatar with pressure mounting on him to help broker a deal.

Feud between former Real Madrid star and France’s Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin escalates.

The move will make it a criminal offense to be a member of or to support the Hizb ut-Tahrir.

Georgia-born Stalin, who infamously suppressed religion in the Soviet Union, was featured on an icon in the country’s main cathedral.

President seeks breath of fresh air to revitalize flagging second term.

It’s not enough to point out war crimes; we must also prevent them, says Pope Francis.

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Hanukkah candle sparks controversy in France.