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“Extreme Cruelty” Documented During Hamas Attack on October 7th, New Report Says

“Extreme Cruelty” Documented During Hamas Attack on October 7th, New Report Says

The report says abuse was often carried out in ways designed to intensify fear and humiliation.

May 12, 2026
EU Agrees New Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers

EU Agrees New Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers

Israel’s foreign minister said the country “has stood, stands, and will continue to stand” for Jewish settlement in the heart of its own homeland.

May 11, 2026
Spain, Ireland and Slovenia Boycott Eurovision Over Israel Participation

Spain, Ireland and Slovenia Boycott Eurovision Over Israel Participation

Only 35 countries are taking part in this year’s Eurovision, marking the smallest lineup since the contest expanded in 2004.

May 11, 2026
EU Could Restore Syria Ties—Without Clarity on  Migrant Returns

EU Could Restore Syria Ties—Without Clarity on  Migrant Returns

Brussels foreign ministers agreed to reopen the suspended framework prior to scheduled talks with the Syrian interim foreign minister.

May 11, 2026
Trump Calls Iran Peace Terms “Totally Unacceptable”

Trump Calls Iran Peace Terms “Totally Unacceptable”

Tehran on Sunday responded to Washington’s latest peace plan, warning it would not hesitate to retaliate against any new U.S. strikes.

May 11, 2026
Middle East: Trump Says Iran “Will Be Laughing No Longer,” Tehran Threatens UK, France

Middle East: Trump Says Iran “Will Be Laughing No Longer,” Tehran Threatens UK, France

Trump did not mention the response Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country received from Iran regarding Washington’s peace proposals.

May 10, 2026
Lecornu: One of Five French Hantavirus Evacuees Has Symptoms

Lecornu: One of Five French Hantavirus Evacuees Has Symptoms

The French PM said he would issue a decree in the evening on Sunday authorising the appropriate isolation measures to be put in place to protect the public.

May 10, 2026
Kuwait Reports Drone Attack Amid Fragile Middle East Ceasefire

Kuwait Reports Drone Attack Amid Fragile Middle East Ceasefire

Kuwait’s military said hostile drones entered the country’s airspace early Sunday.

May 10, 2026
Final Evacuation Flights Planned After Hantavirus-Hit Ship Reaches Tenerife

Final Evacuation Flights Planned After Hantavirus-Hit Ship Reaches Tenerife

Spanish authorities said the last evacuation flight from the quarantined cruise ship would depart on Monday, as passengers underwent final health checks following a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

May 10, 2026
Trump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire on Victory Day

Trump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire on Victory Day

The U.S. president said the agreement includes a suspension of hostilities and a prisoner exchange.

May 9, 2026
Hungarian Commissioner Cleared of Spying Allegations

Hungarian Commissioner Cleared of Spying Allegations

The announcement of Várhelyi being cleared of any wrongdoing came a day before Hungary’s new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, took office.

May 9, 2026
WHO Chief Seeks To Calm Fears as Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Nears Tenerife

WHO Chief Seeks To Calm Fears as Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Nears Tenerife

The head of the World Health Organisation said the risk to the public remains low.

May 9, 2026