The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, was denied entry to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre this weekend. Now, news from Israel - the patriarch will be released "immediately."
WorldIsraeli police have stopped the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday - something that has not happened in centuries.
WorldThree fighters have been killed in an attack in northern Iraq that was blamed on the US and Israel, while French President Emmanuel Macron warns that Iraq could be dragged into the conflict as the war in the region escalates.
WorldHungary ignores decisions, has ties to Russia, and is accused of corruption and abuse of power. As long as Viktor Orbán has the support of another EU country, Brussels will still find it difficult to act.
WorldA right-wing minister who has moved toward the center hopes to break the left's hold on power in Paris. The French municipal elections indicate an electorate rarely this divided.
WorldSweden has joined countries seeking to help make shipping through the Strait of Hormuz safe. But so far the efforts have amounted only to a statement.
SwedenAre four years of war finally starting to wear on the patience of Ukraine's president? Volodymyr Zelenskyy's harsh remarks are drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents.
WorldFree France (France libre) is the name of France's upcoming nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that will succeed Charles de Gaulle, President Emmanuel Macron announced.
WorldUS President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing allies and other Western countries for not contributing forces to a mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as France says it will not take part in an operation while the war is ongoing. At a press conference, Trump left open the possibility of an American withdrawal from NATO.
WorldU.S. President Donald Trump warns it would be "very bad" for the future of NATO if U.S. allies do not help keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Germany responds that the war in the Middle East has "nothing to do with NATO." Britain and Sweden, among others, are also snubbing Trump.
WorldFrench President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after the killing of a French soldier in Iraq.
WorldA Socialist candidate is leading in Paris, and the far right is making gains in southern France, according to initial results from local elections.
WorldThe war with Iran has entered its third week. The Israeli military plans to continue attacks on Iran for at least another three weeks. "We have thousands of targets ahead of us," military spokeswoman Effie Defrin said in an interview with CNN.
WorldProposals abound for possible peace negotiations, but the parties have not agreed to talks. French President Emmanuel Macron invites talks between Israel and Lebanon - in Paris. The Lebanese government has sent positive signals, but Israel has been silent.
WorldRussian envoy Kirill Dmitriyev said Wednesday that he participated in a “productive meeting” with American negotiators. “Thank you, Steve, Jared and Josh, for a productive meeting,” Dmitriyev wrote on X, referring to Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Josh Gruenbaum.
WorldIsrael has launched what the military calls a "new wave" of strikes on Beirut. The strikes come after a warning of "forceful action" against Hezbollah and calls for residents of southern Lebanon to leave their homes immediately.
WorldG7 leaders will hold a videoconference on Wednesday to discuss the war in the Middle East and the energy situation.
WorldEurope's reduced use of nuclear power was a "strategic mistake," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a keynote speech. New funding is being pledged for development.
BusinessFrench President Emmanuel Macron says that France and its allies are preparing a “defensive” mission to open the vital Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
WorldFrance and Sweden have begun an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence - a historic step, according to Karl Sörenson, research director at FOI. The talks, according to Sörenson, could be about what would happen in a war if Russia wanted to use nuclear weapons and those weapons needed to be moved to other European countries.
SwedenThe Finnish government wants the current ban on nuclear weapons in the country to be lifted "as soon as possible," Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen says. Finland must maximize its security, he says.
WorldIran's Revolutionary Guard claims full control of the vital trade route through the Strait of Hormuz. Since the war began, tanker traffic through the strait has declined sharply.
BusinessThe half-century of nuclear weapons is here, French President Emmanuel Macron says, opening the way to keeping the rest of Europe under his umbrella. But control over the bombs remains French - and will likely remain so.
WorldA coalition will be assembled to reopen and secure shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.
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