Algeria
Gaza war casts a shadow over the Olympics
After calls to ban Israel from the Games, Israeli athletes have been met with protests, death threats and abuse.
Macron triggers tensions with Algeria in supporting Morocco’s Western Sahara plan
Jordan Bardella’s hometown won’t be voting for him
China targets Morocco as launchpad into Europe’s green auto market
G7 leaders to talk both AI’s risks and opportunities at summit
Is Jordan Bardella the new face of Europe?
Pentagon says Russia ‘likely’ launched space weapon
Italy can do without Russian gas, says energy minister
Rome has no reason to oppose EU sanctions targeting Russian LNG, Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin says.
Lawmakers slam von der Leyen over quick-fire North African migration deals ahead of key votes
MEPs will vote Wednesday on a raft of laws to form a common European migration and asylum policy.
Russia, China block US-led Security Council resolution on Gaza
Russia called the resolution an “empty rhetorical exercise” designed to “play” to American voters.
5 ways the EU could help end the war in Ukraine
Draining Putin’s coffers is possible — if Brussels really wants to.
How Marine Le Pen turned respectable (and why you shouldn’t be fooled)
Once perceived as beyond the pale, the National Rally leader is increasingly seen by French voters as, well, normal.
EU to slap new sanctions on Hamas
Brussels set to hit financing sources and target individuals on Monday.
Israeli footballer will leave Turkey over Gaza war message
Turkish authorities opened investigation into Sagiv Jehezkel for ‘inciting the public to hatred and hostility,’ justice minister says.
Migration is derailing leaders from Biden to Macron. Who’s next?
Rising voter concerns over migration are a threat to ruling parties ahead of elections in the US, UK, and EU next year.
The comeback kids: 13 best political resurrections ever
You thought David Cameron’s return was sensational. Check out these guys.
Europe braces for a winter of two wars
With fighting raging in the Middle East, the EU is hoping it can avoid a repeat of last year’s energy crisis.
French Jews live in fear amid rising antisemitism following Hamas attacks
Israel’s war against Hamas is exposing fault lines in French society — home to the world’s largest Jewish community after Israel and the US.
How Europe became the Wild West of spyware
Forget the EU’s reputation as a global tech enforcer. For surveillance companies, it’s a place where anything goes.
Morocco stalls on French earthquake aid amid strained relations
An official visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco has been postponed several times.
Europe’s ‘template’ for migration: Tunisian strongman’s racist clampdown
The EU’s latest partner across the Mediterranean is carrying out a campaign of violence, mass expulsions and political repression.
Pressure grows on Niger coup leaders as deadline looms
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says his country opposes any military intervention in Niger.
How Moscow chased France out of Africa
Paris is pulling back, under pressure from Russian disinformation and Wagner Group mercenaries.
Qatargate: Corruption scandal widens with more EU lawmakers in frame
Maria Arena and Alessandra Moretti are mentioned in arrest warrant for another MEP, Andrea Cozzolino.
Italy signs $8B gas deal with Libya
European countries have sought to replace Russian gas with energy supplies from North Africa and other sources.
EU pushes to increase migrant returns
The bloc is seeking to up the low proportion of migrants being returned to non-EU countries.
Macron will not ask Algeria for ‘forgiveness’ over colonization
‘The word would break all the bonds,’ France president said in an interview.
Unloved at home, Emmanuel Macron wants to get ‘intimate’ with the world
The French president’s frenzied diplomatic overtures in recent months come as turmoil grips the world.