Israel
- 13h ago
Thousands march in London, Berlin and Dublin over Gaza as strikes continue
Several thousand people marched through central London on Saturday, while about 3,500 rallied in Berlin and an estimated 10,000 marched in Dublin, three years after Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.
- yesterday
Around 3,500 people join pro-Palestinian march through Berlin's government district
Police put the crowd at about 3,500 at a demonstration opposite the Chancellery on Saturday. Linke politician Vanessa Emde had called for taking part, and a speaker was taken into custody during the rally.
- yesterday
Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027, first vote since 2006
The decree moves the legislative vote due on 28 November 2026 to 11 September 2027, the same day as a presidential poll. Palestinian officials blame Israeli restrictions and conditions in Gaza and East Jerusalem.
- 2d ago
Switzerland beats Israel 7-3 in first leg of women's World Cup playoff
Riola Xhemaili scored twice as Switzerland's women led 7-3 at Mezőkövesd on Friday, but captain Lia Wälti and defender Viola Calligaris said the performance fell short. The return leg is on Tuesday in Sion, with kick-off at 19:30.
- 2d ago
UAE prosecutors say flydubai co-pilot planned 9/11-inspired suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport
The UAE attorney general says the 29-year-old Omani co-pilot planned to crash the 30 September Dubai-Tel Aviv flight into Ben Gurion airport's passenger terminal after an axe attack on the captain was stopped by crew and passengers.
- 2d ago
US sanctions the International Criminal Court hours after Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Washington's measures would ban transactions with the court, and the EU, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland have pledged to help it withstand them. The sanctions take effect only after a six-month delay.
- 3d ago
NAZA documentary on Gaza killings opens in French cinemas on 12 October
The film accuses the Israeli army of knowingly killing many civilians in Gaza and gets a restricted run of 500 screenings in France. Free online streaming follows in November, according to Le Monde.
- 3d ago
Israel detains two Portuguese citizens, one a journalist, in West Bank for deportation
Israeli forces detained two Portuguese citizens in Rantis during the olive harvest on Thursday. Lisbon says they are to be deported on Friday and arrive in Portugal the same day.
- 3d ago
Gaza ceasefire marks one year with nearly 1,500 Palestinians killed and no second phase
One year after the Gaza truce took effect, Israeli strikes continue almost daily, the yellow line has expanded and the second phase of Trump's plan has not started.
- 3d ago
Iran reportedly eyes US air bases Ramstein and Spangdahlem in Germany
Western intelligence officials cited by WirtschaftsWoche say Iranian services are looking at the Ramstein and Spangdahlem bases, two US installations that support operations against Iran. The Israeli warning reportedly came about three weeks before the reports.
- 3d ago
US sanctions the International Criminal Court after Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Washington announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court as an institution hours after Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge, was named 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Trump criticized the committee's choice.
- 3d ago
Failed Flydubai hijacking triggers alert over Egyptian pilot's threat video in Italy
Italian authorities are checking a video by an Egyptian pilot that pairs an El Al jet with a Sadat speech on violence. The post follows the failed attempt by a Flydubai co-pilot to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight on 30 September.
- 3d ago
Putin pledges Russian help to end Iran war at Turkmenistan talks with Pezeshkian
Vladimir Putin told Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday 8 October that Russia is ready to do everything possible to help resolve the conflict with the United States and Israel. The talks took place in Avaza, Turkmenistan, on the sidelines of a Commonwealth of Independent States summit.
- 3d ago
Israel promotes counter-film and threatens directors of Gaza documentary NAZA
Benjamin Netanyahu's office awarded creators of a counter-film on 8 October 2026, while Israeli officials moved to strip citizenship from NAZA directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following their investigation into airstrike civilian casualty thresholds.
- 3d ago
Greece agrees $4 billion US weapons package for F-16 upgrades and new missiles
Following bilateral security talks in Athens, the Greek government confirmed an agreement under the Foreign Military Sales programme to upgrade F-16 fighter aircraft and acquire precision munitions across several years.
- 4d ago
Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election over Green leader Zack Polanski
Sagal Abdi-Wali took 45% of the vote in Thursday's special election, against just under 33% for Green leader Zack Polanski, who now faces calls to stand down over his party's stance on Zionism.
- 4d ago
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 322 days at sea and a record Iran war deployment
The carrier docked in San Diego on Thursday, 8 October, with families waiting on the pier. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had visited the flight deck the day before and praised the crew, while the Navy had acknowledged eight suicide attempts on board.
- 4d ago
New York Mayor Mamdani faces backlash and hecklers over October 7 anniversary statement
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew criticism from Jewish leaders and was booed by pro-Palestinian protesters at a Union Square vigil after issuing a statement condemning Israel's military actions on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
- 4d ago
Donald Trump makes late Nobel Peace Prize pitch claiming resolution of eight wars
US President Donald Trump stated in Washington that he resolved eight wars and stopped nuclear proliferation, repeating his candidacy for the Nobel Peace Prize two days before the announcement in Oslo.
- 4d ago
Andrzej Duda to Address Jerusalem NatCon Conference on October 7 Legacy and Sovereignty
Former Polish President Andrzej Duda will address the National Conservatism conference in Jerusalem, focusing on national sovereignty and the Three Seas Initiative.
