Europe
Madrid Bound: Israir launches direct flights to Spain's capital
Israir launched a direct route today from Ben Gurion Airport to Madrid, featuring three weekly flights. To mark the launch, round-trip tickets for flights in October start at $328 per person.
France works with 10 European nations to increase strength as nuclear deterrent - report
Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat to student led movement in parliamentary election
Europe should be included in Ukraine peace discussions, Kremlin aide says
Vucic's mission: Can Serbia's longtime leader secure new mandate? - analysis
Former president Aleksandar Vucic is banking on economic modernization, political stability, and an independent foreign policy that has strengthened relations with the US, Israel, and the UAE.
Over 50,000 killed in Europe over summer due to worst heat wave on record
The analysis found that fossil fuel pollution-driven climate change accounts for about two-thirds of modern heat-related deaths, compared with around 40% earlier this century.
Heavy police presence deployed to counter massive protests across Italy following violent clashes
The demonstrations, which followed clashes last weekend in which protesters fought with police, looted shops, and vandalized property, were violent in Turin, Rome, and Bologna.
France deploys 70,000 police to try to contain nationwide protests
Multiple cultural institutions across Paris remained closed on Saturday as France deployed 70,000 police officers to maintain security, with protests engulfing the country for another weekend.
Merz warns that Germany faces pressure from extremist parties, 'massive threat' from Russia
Speaking at a party conference of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Merz said the parties had the responsibility to push through economic reforms to reinforce Germany's social stability.
Starlink returns to working order in Ukraine, the private power behind a modern war
Restrictions on satellite connectivity disrupted Ukrainian operations, exposing the military risks of relying on commercial technology that governments and armed forces cannot fully control.
My Word: When Europe fiddles and burns - opinion
France’s riots are more than protests. They reflect a growing assault on national identity, civic values, and the security of Europe’s Jews.
French patient dies after Shamonda virus detected in human for first time
Shamonda virus is an insect-borne Orthobunyavirus that primarily affects livestock, particularly cattle, and is transmitted by biting midges.
If France cannot protect its Jews, European order may soon fall alongside it - opinion
France is the keystone of Europe's political and economic order. If Paris cannot keep the peace, Europe's confidence in its own institutions will crack with it.
Shin Bet head discusses counterterror, radical Islam with French intel. officials amid Paris riots
The visit had been scheduled in advance, but the discussions included efforts to combat terrorism and radical Islam amid weeks of riots in the European country.