Europe

Turkish foreign minister meets with EU commissioner for enlargement in Luxembourg
Hakan Fidan holds talks with Marta Kos on sidelines of EU Foreign Affairs Council
Turkish foreign minister meets with EU commissioner for enlargement in Luxembourg
Hakan Fidan holds talks with Marta Kos on sidelines of EU Foreign Affairs Council

Germany ‘shocked’ over deadly Israeli missile strike on Palestinian media company in Gaza
Foreign Ministry reiterates need for 'special protection' for journalists in conflict zones

Germany’s Merz defends controversial migration comment amid mounting criticism
Conservative leader doubles down on anti-immigration rhetoric despite racism accusations, pledging stricter measures and faster deportations

Trump cuts global health funding as WHO braces for historic downsizing
Global health aid drops to 15-year low as US, European donors shift focus to domestic priorities, say media reports

EU agrees on plan to phase out Russian gas imports by 2028
Proposed regulation would introduce legally binding, step-by-step ban on both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia

Ex-CIA officer warns of Russian 'illegals' operating in Finland
'Moscow seeks out divisive issues, immigration, unemployment, defense, to foster distrust and weaken policymaking,' says Sean Wiswesser