Europe
Switzerland votes in referendum to set maximum population of 10 million people
"If [the population] goes above 10 million, it will become tight, and immigration should be restricted," said Helen Gulea, a 58-year-old in Zurich, originally from Kenya.
US to drastically cut aircraft and warships assigned to NATO in Europe, officials say
'1873': How the first financial crisis made the world turn on the Rothschilds - review
Fighting antisemitism with gin: Kosher spirits project backs Jewish life in Spain
Voices from the Arab press: Attacking civilians is never justified
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Exploring Vilnius: the Jerusalem of Lithuania and its Jewish past
A walk through Vilnius reveals a city of cobbled streets and cafés layered over Jewish heritage, from the Vilna Gaon’s legacy to the ruins of the Great Synagogue.
Ireland's hamfisted boycott bill is political theater at its worst - opinion
The Irish government is engaged in a symbolic and farcical legislative process to ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements.
13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968, some are returning to tell their story
79-year-old Rachelle Halpern joined a group of Polish emigrants and their children who traveled to Poland in April to unwind the trauma of 1968.
Will European investment into Palestinian economy undermine Israel’s efforts to end pay-for-slay?
Itamar Marcus, the founder of Palestinian Media Watch, noted that one of the participating banks has explicitly refused requests to close accounts reportedly used to pay released terrorists.
Time remains Tehran’s most powerful strategic asset - opinion
The past 48 hours show how Tehran uses conflict, diplomacy, and uncertainty to strengthen its position.
Spain reports 86% rise in antisemitic incidents, as interior minister takes aim at ‘xenophobia’
Jews were targeted in 69 hate crimes and incidents in 2025, up from 37 in 2024, according to a report released last week by Spain’s Interior Ministry.
Twenty-two states condemn Iran, front group for 'lethal' worldwide terror attacks
"We stand united in our determination to protect our countries and our people against these threats. The Islamic Republic of Iran must halt these actions now," read the statement.
Budapest uncovered: Castle caves and thermal spas
Budapest: from sprawling green parks filled with architectural wonders to underground caves that tell the story of centuries past
Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project
As well as disputes over control of the next phase of development and access to intellectual property, the two sides had widely differing requirements for the aircraft.
