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Saudi Arabia

One person injured in 'knife attack' on French Embassy in Saudi Arabia

One person was injured in a 'knife attack' on the French Embassy in the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The assailant was immediately apprehended at the scene.

Norway

Norway blames Russia for cyber-attack on Parliament

Norway has accused Russia of being behind a computer attack that targeted the emails of Parliament MPs this summer. The Russian embassy has described the accusation as "serious provocation".

China

Hong Kong: China threatens to retaliate over UK citizenship plan

China's London embassy accuses the British of interfering over Hong Kong and warns "corresponding measures" may be taken if the UK presses ahead with its plan.

Iraq

Trump sends more troops to Middle East after US Embassy stormed

The increase is in addition to 14,000 American soldiers sent into the region since May.

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Poland

Israeli charged with assault for spitting on Polish ambassador

The Polish ambassador to Israel was spat at in his car outside the country's embassy Tel Aviv

Spain

FBI informant stole from North Korean embassy in Spain, court says

He is the alleged leader of a group of 10 people who attacked the North Korean embassy in Madrid on February 22.

Brazil

Brazil to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Brazil's far right president-elect Jair Bolsonaro says he sees no problem in moving the country's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Bolsonaro confirmed the move in a tweet, saying "Israel is a sovereign state and we shall duly respect that".

Republic of Ecuador

Assange has to pay for his own internet and feed his cat

A court in Ecuador has rejected Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's lawsuit and ruled that he must abide by the London embassy's new rules.

World News

Filmmaker Oleg Sentsov marks 100 days of hunger strike in Russia

The supporters of Oleg Sentsov and human rights groups are marking 100 days of his hunger strike with protests near the Russian Embassies in Europe. Sentsov’s cousin Natalia Kaplan has explained to Euronews how he’s coping in the prison’s hospital.

Israel

Around 40 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops

Around 1,800 are injured at the Gaza border according to the Gaza health officials. Tens of thousands of demonstrators streamed to the frontier on the day the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem

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'US Embassy' road signs put up in Jerusalem

At least three US Embassy road signs have been put up in Jerusalem ahead of next week's opening of the mission, in accordance with President Donald Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's capital.

Israel

Road signs go up for US Embassy in Jerusalem

The road signs went up a week before the US Embassy's opening, which will coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel's founding.

Romania

Romania split over Israel embassy

Head of ruling party announced plan to move embassy to Jerusalem only to be slapped down by the president.

Sweden

Suspected arson at Portugal's embassy in Sweden

A dozen people received medical assistance following blaze in Stockholm

Guatemala

Guatemala to move its embassy to Jerusalem

Guatemala is the first country to follow the US lead in relocating its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. It's a controversial move, not just because it runs counter to a non-binding UN resolution, but because the international ccommunity has never recognised Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem.

Argentina

Diplomatic drug bust: Argentina seizes cocaine at Russian embassy

Both countries worked together in an unprecedented joint police operation lasting more than a year