Europe

UN special rapporteur says Israel’s actions 'normalized,' welcomes European boycott of Eurovision

UN special rapporteur says Israel’s actions 'normalized,' welcomes European boycott of Eurovision

Boycott of Eurovision signals a shift in public accountability, says Francesca Albanese

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German chancellor warns Israel against West Bank annexation
07.12.2025

German chancellor warns Israel against West Bank annexation

'We must keep the path to Palestinian statehood open,' Merz says after meeting with Jordanian king

Macron says he will join UK, German, Ukrainian leaders in London for talks on Ukraine
06.12.2025

Macron says he will join UK, German, Ukrainian leaders in London for talks on Ukraine

'I firmly condemn the massive strikes that targeted Ukraine last night, particularly its energy and railway infrastructure,' says French president

Swedish navy reports 'almost weekly' encounters with Russian submarines in Baltic Sea
06.12.2025

Swedish navy reports 'almost weekly' encounters with Russian submarines in Baltic Sea

Russia reinforcing capabilities, stepping up submarine activity across Baltic region, senior naval official tells The Guardian

Italy’s public broadcaster RAI backs Israel’s participation in Eurovision, confirms its own entry
06.12.2025

Italy’s public broadcaster RAI backs Israel’s participation in Eurovision, confirms its own entry

RAI says it supports Israel’s entry, even as several European countries withdraw in protest against Israeli war on Gaza

Tower of London closed after protesters throw food at crown jewels display
06.12.2025

Tower of London closed after protesters throw food at crown jewels display

Police detain 4 protesters after food was hurled at case containing Imperial State Crown