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Europe prepares plan to replace US command in NATO if Trump decides to leave - WSJ
The plan doesn't aim to rival NATO, but rather to give Europe the tools to preserve nuclear deterrence and military cohesion against Russia.
Measured vs misguided: A tale of two undiplomatic statements - editorial
Proposed antisemitism laws in France, Italy stir free speech debate
NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade
French judges issue legal summons for French-Israel activists accused of 'genocide' - interview
One of the activists was identified as Nili Kupfer-Naouri, a French-Israeli lawyer and the founder of the charity Israel Is Forever.
Trial begins against French murderer who threw elderly Jewish neighbor off Lyon balcony
While the defendant, Rachid Kheniche, denies antisemitic motivation, he has so far been charged with aggravated murder because of the victim's religion.
Jerusalang: Using language to connect people in Jerusalem
Jerusalang is turning Jerusalem’s mix of languages into a thriving social hub, bringing Jews, Arabs, locals, and newcomers together.
Over half of Europeans believe antisemitism is a problem in their country - poll
The Eurobarometer survey was published on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, asking each country in the European Union on their levels of perceived antisemitism.
'Region does not need new war': EU designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization
Israel welcomed the move, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar calling it "an important and historic decision."
EU set to add IRGC to terror list after France U-turn
With France, Italy and Germany now on board, the decision is likely to be approved politically on Thursday, although it does need unanimity among the bloc's 27 members.
US, UK, France, Germany, call for ceasefire adherence in Syria, support political transition
The statement was released on January 27, two days after the STG and SDF announced they had extended a four-day ceasefire, which began on January 20, by 15 more days.
France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia, whose ban for under-16s on social media platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube came into force in December.
French lawmakers back EU terror listing for Muslim Brotherhood despite heated debate
The motion passed by a majority of 157 to 101 after a near-five-hour debate - the entirety of which was filled with heated arguments and across-the-board accusations of racism and bigotry.
French Navy intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Mediterranean
The interception was carried out on high seas in the Western Mediterranean, between the southern coast of Spain and the northern coast of Morocco.
