Europe

Much of Europe recorded an average temperature of 41°C yesterday. About 300 deaths have been reported across the continent. A lightning storm slammed France, and lightning also caused minor damage to the Eiffel Tower.

The government in Copenhagen is preparing a legal review to examine a nationwide ban on the Muslim call to prayer. The move, pushed by Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov, aligns with the tough immigration line Denmark’s government has pursued in recent years.

A court in Spain has ordered Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, to stand trial on suspicion of a range of corruption-related offenses. The decision adds new pressure to Sánchez’s government, which is already dealing with several sensitive investigations.

An Israeli passenger plane en route from Tel Aviv to Prague stopped responding to air traffic control calls while flying over Hungary. Hungarian fighter jets were then scrambled and escorted the aircraft to the edge of Hungarian airspace. Arkia said, "There was no danger to passengers, and the incident is under review."

The United States, Britain, and 20 other countries issued a joint statement calling on Iran to immediately stop assassination, kidnapping, and arson operations carried out on their soil. The statement says intelligence bodies tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including the Quds Force, are involved in planning and advancing assassination attempts, kidnappings, and attacks against civilians outside Iran’s borders.

Discover the fascinating story behind Burano’s brightly painted homes and the centuries old traditions that continue to define this remarkable island.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a threatening message to the U.S. and European countries: leave Kyiv immediately. Two days ago, he issued a similar warning and announced that the Russian army would begin systematic strikes on the Ukrainian capital. The Baltic states told NATO headquarters: "We fear a Russian attack."

Riyadh is exploring a regional 'non-aggression' agreement with Iran for the postwar landscape, as European backers signal support, according to the Financial Times.

A driver in a Volkswagen SUV plowed into pedestrians on a central shopping street in Leipzig, then tried to stab bystanders before police detained him. Three victims are in serious condition.

The U.S. Embassy in London urges Americans to exercise heightened caution in the UK and across Europe after a wave of violent incidents targeting Jewish communities.

The Jewish Agency’s 2026 report, powered by Ipsos, points to a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide; about half of Europe’s Jews encountered antisemitism last year, with Germany and Austria especially hard hit.

A powerful dream brings the Shoah into focus, revealing the human stories behind six million lives and the pain we may never fully understand.

Rare photos from Yad Vashem show how Jews observed Passover during World War II in ghettos, refugee shelters, hospitals, and internment camps.

Rare photos from Yad Vashem reveal how Jewish communities across Europe prepared for and celebrated Passover on the eve of World War II.

Secretary of State tells Munich forum that free trade and weak borders harmed the West’s security

As the Black Death ravaged Europe, fear gave way to hatred. Jews were falsely accused, brutally attacked, and entire communities were destroyed. This article recounts the tragic plague pogroms, particularly in Mainz, that reshaped Jewish life in medieval Europe.

As antisemitism intensifies across Europe, Israelis are increasingly facing hostility abroad. In this interview, Sasha Roitman, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, sheds light on the growing trend, explains what’s driving it, and shares a clear warning for Jews worldwide.

The European Broadcasting Union adopts new contest rules at its Geneva assembly, triggering a wave of boycotts but confirming Israel for the 2026 competition in Vienna