Europe
Britain restores diplomatic ties with Venezuela to support democratic transition process
Britain said the move did not signal endorsement of Venezuela's disputed 2024 election or of any political faction, but reflected its longstanding policy of maintaining relations with country.
EU demands AI companies prove safety compliance in order to operate in region
Yehuda Widawski, Israel’s oldest Holocaust survivor, dies at 107 on Rosh Hashanah
Up to three years in prison: Norway prepares to pass bill banning trade with West Bank settlements
The right to disappear: What Israel can learn from Europe about privacy - opinion
Vienna’s search for two missing Israelis highlights the tension between family’s right to know and an adult’s right to privacy.
With AfD gaining traction in eastern Germany, what would a far Right win mean for Jews? - analysis
An AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt could portend wider-scale momentum, while the party defends antisemitism accusations by saying that it supports Israel and sees it as a model to follow.
Spain’s prime minister blames Israel, Russia for disinformation around Ceuta border crisis
“After July 30th and 31st, there was an expansion of these hoaxes and this disinformation by social networks associated with both Russia and Israel," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
Austrian gov’t begins work on constitutional ban of ‘Political Islam'
Stocker said religious freedom must be protected, but argued it ends when believers and nonbelievers are treated differently, women lack equal rights, or state institutions are not respected.
Brussels-based center trains mohelim as Belgium circumcision debate intensifies
The newly established Center of Excellence for Religious Male Circumcision (CERM) comes against the backdrop of growing legal and political challenges to Jewish religious circumcision across Europe.
Reporter's Notebook: Pro-Palestinian groups attacked an Israeli architect, he chose to create more
"I will not run away, and I will not waste energy on wars of hatred," said Yehiel Tsuberi after suffering attacks from pro-Palestinian groups in Italy because of being Israeli.
Rabbis must lean into Zionism from the pulpit this holiday season - opinion
In a new era of antisemitism, rabbis have a responsibility to lead Jews with courage, clarity and pride in Israel.
EASA narrows warning to airlines over flying in Persian Gulf airspace amid renewed US-Iran strikes
EASA also extended its recommendations that airlines not operate in the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon until the end of September.
Swiss police arrest suspect after rave shooting kills one, wounds five
"Investigations into the exact circumstances of the incident, as well as its background and possible motive, are currently underway," the police said.
Iceland rejects EU membership plan in referendum, after almost all votes were counted
Some 47.5% of voters supported the government's proposal while 52.5% said no, according to local broadcaster RUV's estimates. Final results are expected later on Sunday.
