Europe
European Union weighs more American jet fuel, cleaner aviation industry amid strains from Iran war
The European Commission is due to present a broader package of energy and transport measures, with the EU's transport chief noting no signs of "widespread [flight] cancellations" in the near future.
EU warns of summer fuel shortages as Iran war drives global energy crisis
New jihadist group or Iranian proxy? Ashab al-Yamin attacks raise alarm across Europe - analysis
Rumbula Forest: Latvia’s forgotten mass graves
Allies fear a rushed US-Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock - analysis
Experts worry Washington could lock in a superficial agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief, then struggle through months or years of technically complex follow‑on talks.
How bad does it have to get before Jews finally leave? - opinion
Jews need not wait until things are so bad that they have exhausted all of their options.
Washington letter on Bosnia sparks fears of expanding foreign influence in Europe - opinion
A congressional letter reignites debate over Bosnia’s fragile balance, Dodik’s role, and Western strategy in the Balkans.
Europe at a crossroads between denial and reality - opinion
Across Europe, rising unrest and policy hesitation are exposing cracks in governance, identity, and state authority.
A light unto the enemies: Three dangerous lessons from the Holocaust - opinion
Student delegations to Poland, ceremonies, museums, and educational programs – all of these are essential. But memory is not an end in itself; it is a means.
Italy should rethink nuclear power, IEA chief says
Italy has no operating nuclear reactors and relies heavily on energy imports, including electricity generated by nuclear power in neighboring countries such as France.
EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows
Syria, which had most Western sanctions lifted at the end of last year, is seeking broader integration into the international community under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Neanderthal children in central Europe may have hunted turtles for materials, not for food - study
The study also floated the possibility that the turtles had been hunted for “their taste or for an assumed medicinal value.”
Israeli ambassador meets with France’s Marine Le Pen, extending outreach to Europe’s far-right
The meeting, which was not publicly announced by either leader, was confirmed by the Israeli embassy to the French outlet Le Parisien. It was unclear what the pair discussed.
US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the communications were not public, said several European countries will be affected, including in the Baltic region and in Scandinavia.