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Rights groups urge EU action against Israeli death penalty law
A coalition of 31 organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, has called on the EU to take urgent measures against an Israeli law imposing the death penalty exclusively on Palestinian prisoners. The groups describe the legislation as discriminatory and a violation of international law.
03 April 2026
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France calls Israeli death penalty law ‘inhumane and degrading’
France has condemned Israel’s new law allowing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, calling the sanction “inhumane and degrading.” The French Foreign Ministry spokesperson also defended Paris’s right to speak honestly with allies, after Israel’s ambassador questioned France’s “friendly” stance.
03 April 2026
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France rebuffs US Iran criticism: ‘It is not our operation’
President Emmanuel Macron has rejected US criticism over France’s refusal to join military action against Iran, calling a potential operation to “liberate” the Strait of Hormuz “unrealistic.” Macron stressed that Washington and Israel decided on the campaign alone and cannot expect French help.
02 April 2026
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Israel’s French arms ban seen as symbolic, says Mediapart
Israel’s decision to halt military equipment purchases from France is largely symbolic, according to investigative outlet Mediapart. Paris delivered only €16.1 million worth of arms to Israel in 2024, while supplying over €1 billion to Iraq and hundreds of millions to Gulf states.
02 April 2026
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UK hosts virtual summit over Hormuz shipping crisis
More than 30 nations will join a UK-led virtual summit on Thursday to address the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy route. The US is not expected to attend, as President Trump calls on other nations to take responsibility for reopening the waterway.
02 April 2026
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Polish PM warns Europe’s crisis looks like ‘Putin’s dream plan’
Donald Tusk has warned that NATO tensions, an energy crisis, and halted Ukraine aid are aligning with Russian interests. The Polish leader’s remarks come as the US-Israeli war on Iran further destabilizes global markets—a situation Türkiye is monitoring with growing concern.
02 April 2026
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NATO not designed for Strait of Hormuz operations, says France
Deputy Defense Minister Alice Rufo rejects US-led coalition initiative, stressing alliance unity and urging focus on collective defense of Euro-Atlantic territory.
01 April 2026
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War in Middle East adds €14bn to Europe’s energy bill in 30 days
Gas prices surge 70% and oil 60% since conflict began, with EU energy chief warning that even a sudden peace will not restore normalcy anytime soon.
01 April 2026
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Spain urges Middle East de-escalation, warns ‘democracy not built with bombs’
Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares calls for renewed diplomacy, emphasizing that regional peace hinges on mutual recognition between Israel and Palestine.
01 April 2026
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EU’s Costa urges de-escalation and civilian protection amid Iran conflict
European Council President Antonio Costa warned that the Middle East situation is “extremely dangerous” following a call with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. He called for restraint, the protection of civilians, and renewed diplomatic efforts, adding that the EU stands ready to help reduce tensions.
31 March 2026
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Spain says Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians is ‘step toward apartheid’
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned Israel’s new legislation imposing capital punishment on Palestinian detainees, calling it discriminatory and a move toward apartheid. He stressed that the law would not apply to Israelis committing identical offenses, urging the international community to break its silence.
31 March 2026
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Trump slams UK, France over Iran war, urges allies to ‘take’ oil from Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump accused Britain and France of failing to support Washington during the ongoing offensive against Iran, which has claimed more than 1,340 lives. He warned that America would not come to their aid in future conflicts and suggested fuel‑short nations should seize oil from the strategic waterway.
31 March 2026
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Gazprom warns EU gas storage at ‘critically low’ levels
Russia’s Gazprom has sounded an alarm over European Union natural gas inventories, citing data showing storage facilities at just 28% capacity. Major consumers like Germany, France, and the Netherlands average only 17.4%, with Dutch reserves at a record-low 5.3%. The warning comes despite European Commission calls for urgent refilling.
31 March 2026
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Syria and Germany restore bilateral partnership, says president
In Berlin, Ahmad al-Sharaa thanks Chancellor Merz for hosting Syrian refugees and warns that regional military escalation threatens global energy stability.
31 March 2026
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France demands UN Security Council meeting over Israel’s attacks on peacekeepers
Paris condemns deadly strikes on UNIFIL personnel in Lebanon as “unacceptable,” calling for an emergency session after multiple peacekeeper fatalities over the weekend.
31 March 2026
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Van Gogh painting returns to Dutch museum six years after theft
Vincent van Gogh’s “Spring Garden,” stolen from a Dutch museum in 2020, has been fully restored and will go back on public display starting Tuesday. The artwork was recovered three years after the theft with the help of a renowned art detective. The thief received an eight-year prison sentence.
30 March 2026
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German school expels siblings after parents reject gender ideology
A Berlin Waldorf school has expelled three children aged 9, 11 and 14 after their parents refused to accept teaching that there are more than two genders. The family was reportedly told pupils could identify as “dogs.”
30 March 2026
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Berlin sees Syria as strategic hub for Europe and Gulf
Germany has pledged support for Syria’s economic recovery, with its foreign minister describing the country as a potential bridge between Europe, Gulf states, and the Indo-Pacific, while commending Damascus for containing regional spillover.
30 March 2026
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Belgium offers minehunters for Hormuz, distances from US‑Iran strikes
Brussels has signaled willingness to deploy naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz once conditions stabilize, while insisting the move does not imply support for the ongoing US‑Israeli military campaign against Iran.
30 March 2026
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