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EU focuses on electricity tax cuts, gas storage amid Iran war energy crisis

The EU plans to cut electricity taxes and coordinate gas storage efforts to mitigate the energy fallout from the Iran conflict, without major market interventions.

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Februrary 26, 2026.
European Commissioner for Mediterranean Dubravka Suica speaks during a High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 28, 2025.

EU commissioner Dubravka Suica to attend US board of peace meeting

A man shows a sign mentioning US President Donald Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in Rome, Italy, January 13, 2026.

Italy's FM demands EU include IRGC in terror group list in response to Iran's protests crackdown

UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks with European Council President Antonio Costa as they attend a European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 18, 2025.

EU leaders agree on joint borrowing to fund Ukraine, set aside plan to use Russian frozen assets


Bondi Beach attack was 'evil beyond comprehension,' Australia's Albanese says

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the scenes "shocking and distressing" and urged those in the area to follow police instructions. 

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference following a shooting at Bondi Beach, at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, December 14, 2025

EU weighs pausing parts of landmark AI act in face of US and big tech pressure, FT reports

The European Commission proposes to pause parts of AI legislation following months of urging from tech giants such as Meta and Alphabet and pressure from the Trump administration.

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EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russia after airspace violations

European authorities have accused Russia of brazen violations of the region's airspace, including with recent incursions by drones over Poland and fighter jets over Estonia.

A Russian drone strike on the Nachlas Eliezer Synagogue in the Peresyp district of Odessa caused significant damage to the building

EU reviewing deals with Israel, citing two-state solution threats, European diplomats tell 'Post'

Senior European officials are watching as the EU’s flagship vision - the two-state solution - disappears day by day, through both official declarations and actions on the ground.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacts as she is applauded after delivering the State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 10, 2025.

Russia suspected of hacking EU Commission president's plane GPS, forcing it to land manually - FT

The plane circled the airport for an hour before the pilot decided to land the plane manually using analog maps. "It was undeniable interference," the official said. 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks as she visits with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (not pictured) Poland's border with Belarus, near Ozierany Male, Poland, August 31, 2025.

Europe to drawing up 'precise' plans to send troops to Ukraine says European Commision President

Multiple European nations are planning to contribute material assistance to Ukraine in the form of placing their own troops on the ground, a plan supported by Donald Trump.

A rescuer holds a soft toy at the site of an apartment building which was hit by Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 28, 2025.

EU must stop funding controversial NGOs - opinion

The European Union's funding of Israeli political NGOs that oppose the government and support human rights has been highly controversial.

 EU FOREIGN POLICY head Kaja Kallas rings the bell at the start of a foreign ministers council meeting in Brussels on Tuesday. She has made efforts to repair the broken ties with Israel, say the writers.

FM Sa'ar congratulates Switzerland for designating Hamas as terror org.

Following a vote in the national Senate, Switzerland's House of Representatives accepted the proposed Hamas ban on Wednesday afternoon by 168 votes to six. 

A Swiss flag is pictured during the sunrise on the Commercial and Financial District in Geneva, Switzerland, November 23, 2017

New EU defense chief to fight political battles with military edge

Andrius Kubilius has been tasked with proposing defense projects of "common European interest" to defend against attacks from the air and cyberspace.

 Lithuania's former Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius arrives for a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Yoshiko Noda at the latter's official residence in Tokyo February 20, 2012.

Ireland seeking review of EU-Israel agreement over rights concerns

Ireland has long been a champion of Palestinian rights, and ministers have repeatedly said the government is considering recognizing a Palestinian state.

 FILE PHOTO: European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023.