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EU hails electoral progress amid push for reforms
European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has commended Nigeria for making significant progress in implementing electoral reforms, even as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned that delays in legal and...

European countries condemn Israeli interception of Gaza-bound flotilla
Israel's interception of an international flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza has sparked condemnation across Europe, with governments urging Israel to ensure the safety of their citizens aboard the Gaza-bound vessels, reported Xinhua. The...
European countries condemn Israeli interception of Gaza-bound flotilla, demand safety of citizens
Protesters gather for a demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in Athens, Greece, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos) ROME, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Israel's interception of an international flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza has sparked...

European Ryder Cup Player Wants Apology From US Fans For Making Fun Of His Shoes
Matt Fitzpatrick says crowd comments about his Skechers were inappropriate at Bethpage Black PublishedOctober 2, 2025 5:40 PM EDT•UpdatedOctober 2, 2025 5:34 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link It sure seems like the 2025 European Ryder Cup...

Europe’s rejection of Russian gas led to higher food prices in the EU — Putin
SOCHI, October 2. /TASS/. The rejection of Russian gas resulted in the rise in food prices in Europe and made the EU population poorer, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club. "The rejection of...

EU agency joins GCC meeting to boost regional crime-fighting
KUWAIT: Public prosecutors from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states gathered in Kuwait on Thursday for the 17th annual meeting of their offices, highlighting their shared role in enforcing the law and protecting citizens’ rights. “The public...

European Union eyes building 'drone wall': question is, what is it?
European Union leaders are discussing setting up a "drone wall" of defences after high-profile air incursions by Russia. But the plan appears to mean different things to different countries, and not everyone seems entirely convinced. Eastern...

Europe Goes Bananas Over Viral “Pudding With a Fork” TikTok Trend
Chocolate vanilla pudding cup. Credit: Thomson200 / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain Young people from Northern Europe are gathering in public squares to enjoy “Pudding mit Gabel”—literally pudding with a fork—and share the trend online. What...

Europe swept by mass rallies against Israel's Gaza flotilla raid
Protesters across Europe on Thursday railed at Israel's assault on a flotilla that was carrying aid for Gaza's besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions from European governments in response. The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Barcelona...

Who do foreigners vote for when they gain Spanish citizenship?
Survey data has revealed the political leanings of naturalised Spanish citizens, a group forecast to grow considerably and play an increased role in electoral politics in Spain in the coming years. Immigration has become a highly charged political...

Serbia and Bulgaria Respond to Detention of Citizens in Israeli Attack on Gaza-Bound Flotilla
In a significant development on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic vowed to provide support to a Serbian citizen detained by Israeli authorities during an attack on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla, a...

Expulsions in Europe: Second-Quarter 2025 Figures and Tunisia’s Position
In the second quarter of 2025, the European Union recorded 116,495 people ordered to leave its territory. This represents an increase of 3.6% compared to Q2 2024, but a decrease of 6.3% compared to the first quarter of 2025. Over the same period,...

United Nations Rapporteur Advocates for United Nations Oversight in Gaza, Critiques Donald Trump’s Cease-Fire Plan
In a recent address at the National Press Club of Australia, Professor Ben Saul, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counterterrorism, emphasized the United Nations' critical role in providing “genuinely legitimate international...

EGBA celebrates European Committee's approval of first-ever standard for identifying gambling harm
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the positive outcome of the vote on the draft European standard on markers of harm in the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). An overwhelming majority of national...

Protests Held Across Europe Against Israel Intercepting Gaza Flotilla, Demand PM To Take Action
Last Updated:October 03, 2025, 03:26 IST Thousands protested across Europe after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza. Demonstrations erupted in Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Brussels, and Kuala Lumpur The 41 ships with more than 400...

President Putin accuses Europe of threatening Russia
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing President Putin accuses Europe of threatening Russia 02:56 UP NEXT Zelenskyy proposes aerial shield in Europe after Russian drone incursions 01:09...
‘Absolutely intolerable’: Anger grows in Europe after Israel halts Barcelona flotilla carrying aid for Gaza
PARIS, Oct 3 — Protesters across Europe yesterday railed at Israel’s interception of a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza’s besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions from European governments in response. The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from...

G7 Nations Agree to Ramp Up Pressure on Russia's Energy Exports
The finance ministers of the G7 nations have agreed to increase restrictions and penalties on Russia's energy exports, in hopes of convincing the Kremlin to bring an end to its ongoing war in Ukraine and its repeated violations of NATO airspace....

Manchester terror attacker was given British citizenship after moving from Syria
Manchester synagogue terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was granted British citizenship after moving from Syria, it can be revealed. Al-Shamie, 35, was shot dead after killing two people and injuring three more in a sickening knife and car attack. Article...

Russia sends horror WW3 threat of 'nuclear apocalypse' - 'We can destroy Europe'
A retired Russian admiral has claimed Moscow can “destroy Europe” in an ominous warning to the West over its support for Ukraine. The latest nuclear sabre-rattling came as commentators on Russian state TV discussed the prospect of the US sending...