Europe

Iceland withdraws from 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest against Israeli inclusion

Iceland withdraws from 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest against Israeli inclusion

'It is clear that neither joy nor peace will prevail regarding the participation of RUV in Eurovision,' broadcaster says

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British premier rules out customs union with EU
10.12.2025

British premier rules out customs union with EU

Starmer argues that aligning with an EU customs union could undermine the UK’s new and favorable deal with the US

Russia says it will respond to potential European troop deployment in Ukraine, frozen assets
10.12.2025

Russia says it will respond to potential European troop deployment in Ukraine, frozen assets

Foreign minister says West ‘not united’ on settlement in Ukraine, confirmed by Trump’s remarks in interview

Book by former French President Sarkozy draws ire of families of Libya-linked plane bombing victims
10.12.2025

Book by former French President Sarkozy draws ire of families of Libya-linked plane bombing victims

Nicolas Sarkozy writes he is surprised that victims accuse him of keeping ties with Libya, noting families themselves negotiated about $1.16M in compensation per victim

Merz: Germany bracing for transatlantic shift, hopes US will remain a partner
10.12.2025

Merz: Germany bracing for transatlantic shift, hopes US will remain a partner

Chancellor says Trump administration's new security strategy shows US-Europe relations will change, but expresses hope Washington will not completely abandon partnership

Europe decides who crosses borders, not smugglers: EU Commission chief
10.12.2025

Europe decides who crosses borders, not smugglers: EU Commission chief

Ursula von der Leyen stresses risky trips advertised online, prompting digital combat of migrant smuggling