Europe

Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become next UN Secretary-General - report

US President Trump believes that everyone in the world respects Infantino and understands that “he has a special ability to bring people together.”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and United States of America President Donald Trump (R) look on following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, United States.
Firefighters work at the site of a household item shopping mall which was hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine in this handout picture released July 21, 2026.

Europe turns to Israeli air defenses amid rising Russian drone incursions

SAYED ABU FARCHI celebrates after scoring the second of his two goals in Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 3-1 Super Cup victory over Hapoel Beersheba as the 20-year-old striker looks to build on his breakout season.

Abu Farchi leads Maccabi Tel Aviv into Europa League qualifying

he receiving station for the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline stands on July 11, 2022 near Lubmin, Germany.

West African leaders sign $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline agreement


'Crazy' war violated int'l law, did not help Iranians, Council of Europe's Iran rapporteur says

Europe must target Iranian officials more effectively and support democratic opposition groups in exile, Council of Europe rapporteur Max Lucks said.

A mural depicts late figures aligned with the Iranian government, such as late President Ebrahim Raisi, slain IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani, slain Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and others, all carrying the flag-draped casket of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei. June 29, 2026.

At least 11 killed after civilian aircraft crashes in France, local prefecture confirms

The plane belonged to a parachutist school. The pilot and all 10 passengers, five students and five instructors, died in the accident, the local prefecture said.

Reims-Cessna F172M Skyhawk; illustrative.

France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

Scientists have said the heatwave, which began on June 20, was ‌the worst recorded in Europe, where the climate is changing faster than the global average.

Police watch as people swim in the Canal Saint-Martin after public swimming was permitted in certain areas due to high temperatures amid a heatwave in Paris, France, June 26, 2026.

Previously unknown Iron Age grave of high-ranking individual, two-wheel chariot found in Germany

The grave was discovered during preliminary investigations ahead of construction of a solar park scheduled to be built near Bad Camberg. 

Previously unknown grave of an Iron Age high ranking individual was found during excavations near Bad Camberg in Hesse, Germany, June 25, 2026.

The irony behind telling Jews to 'go back where they belong' - opinion

Efforts to rewrite Jewish history cannot erase the ancient bond between the Jewish people and the land of Israel.

New Haven Police Department screenshot of the alleged perpetrator.

Israel must seize the opportunities created by Japan's strategic awakening - opinion

Together, Japan and Israel can cooperate on issues that will define the 21st century.

Japanese troops take part in a counter-landing live fire exercise as part of the annual Balikatan joint military drills on May 04, 2026 in Laoag, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines.

Israel needs Europe's support more than many Israelis realize - opinion

Israel simply cannot afford to treat Europe as a secondary concern or a lost cause.

An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.

Switzerland opens talks on Israeli air defense system amid Patriot delays

Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post understands that the Israeli system being looked at is Rafael Advanced Defense System's David Sling

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal, EU agency warns

Short-term violations of the US-Iran ceasefire remain possible, in particular in and around the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring airspace, the agency said.

 EasyJet airplane

Israeli investors are among the top 10 foreign investors in US real estate, JLL report reveals

The report noted that Israeli investment in European real estate projects remains higher than in the US, with Israelis funding projects totaling $1.93 billion in Europe and $1.06 billion in the US.

real estate.