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Glastonbury ‘hate crime’? Backlash intensifies for Bob Vylan

Following the controversial set played at Glastonbury festival by British artists Bob Vylan, the BBC is facing pressure from the UK government. The punk-rap duo has had their US visa revoked, amid support from fellow artists.

Europe News

UK rejects challenge against selling military parts to Israel

In a 72-page ruling, two High Court judges ruled that the issue was one of national security, given that the parts were considered vital to the defence collaboration, as well as the UK's security and international peace.

Turkey

New paths for dialogue in the Middle East?

US Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye Thomas Barrack says that the escalation between Iran and Israel has created a "new path" in the Middle East and points to talks behind the scenes between Syria and Israel on all issues.

World News

Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire: what's in the latest proposal?

A source told Newsweek that US President Donald Trump has made significant efforts to persuade Israel to move toward a ceasefire in Gaza, now the conflict with Iran has ended.

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Brussels, My Love?

A placated Trump and an EU-Canada love fest

In this edition of our weekly talk show, the panellists discussed the outcome of the NATO summit, the military conflict over Iran's nuclear programme and the new partnership and security pact between the EU and Canada.

Europe News

EU leaders kick Israel partnership down the road despite pressure

Despite a report saying there are “indications” that Israel was in breach of its human rights obligations over its ongoing war in Gaza, European leaders could only agree at their council summit on Thursday to "continue discussions" on a follow-up to the report.

World News

Three Palestinians killed in West Bank in clashes with Jewish settlers

CCTV footage released by a human rights group on Thursday showed Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank.

Europe News

Iran's uranium stocks said to be intact, UK media says

The initial European intelligence assessment is unlikely to go down well with US President Donald Trump who is currently engaged with a fight with his own spy agencies about the impact of the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.

Europe News

EU summit: Leaders meet to talk Israel, Gaza, Ukraine and sanctions

The one-day summit will have a heavy focus on the Middle East and Russia's war on Ukraine, but also on competitiveness and climate targets.

Iran

Strikes on Iran's Fordow facility rendered it inoperable, Israel says

The Israeli assessment contradicts a leaked intelligence report from the US, which suggests that Iran’s nuclear programme has only been set back by a few months.

Gaza

Explosive on armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in Gaza

Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war on 7 October 2023 after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, more than 860 Israeli soldiers have died, over 400 of those while fighting in Gaza.

World News

France, Indonesia evacuate citizens stranded in Israel and Iran

More than 100 French citizens were evacuated from Israel to Cyprus on Tuesday after being stranded there as the war with Iran broke out. Close to 100 Indonesian nationals in Iran were also successfully repatriated as Jakarta plans to carry out further evacuation missions.

Iran

US strikes on Iran only set back nuclear plans by months, report says

The report contradicts earlier statements by Trump in which he claimed that the US’ targeted operation on Iranian nuclear sites “obliterated” their programme, setting it back many years.

USA

Trump swears as he blasts Iran and Israel for ceasefire violations

Just after 0700CET, Trump announced that a ceasefire between the two countries had taken effect, saying "Please do not violate it!" in a post on Truth Social.

Europe in Motion

The EU-Israel trade relationship in numbers

As an EU review finds "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations in Gaza, the EU-Israel Association Agreement is now under scrutiny. However, concrete action is not expected to be taken until foreign ministers meet in July.

Gaza

At least 25 killed after Israeli army opens fire near Gaza aid trucks

The Israeli military fired near Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 25 and wounding 146.

Europe News

EU will revisit suspending partnership deal with Israel over Gaza

The EU's 27 foreign affairs ministers were expected to respond to a recent review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which found "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations with actions in Gaza.

Pakistan

Pakistan slams Trump over Iran after backing him for Nobel Peace Prize

Islamabad criticises Washington's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites less than 24 hours after backing US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

World News

US and Israel defend military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites at UN

The US military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, entering into the conflict and Israel's effort to destroy Iran’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime adversary.

Europe News

Exclusive: Israel blasts EU report claiming Gaza human rights breaches

In a letter seen by Euronews, Israel rejects the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which indicates Israeli violations of human rights in Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry states that “Israel is engaged in an existential struggle by defending against the shared enemies of the West."