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Iceland’s parliament to ‘discuss’ withdrawing EU bid after referendum rejects talks
The future of Iceland’s bid to join the European Union has been thrown into doubt after a majority of voters voted against restarting accession talks in this weekend’s referendum.
Why Iceland Said No to the EU — and Why That’s Good
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland — The mood at the Icelandic ‘no’ camp’s election-night gathering was upbeat and confident. Even before the first results arrived, people here were sure they had defended the country
Russia says it will carry out large strikes on Ukraine’s energy network
The Russian defence ministry on Sunday said its forces are preparing a large-scale response aimed at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, framing the move as retaliation after Kyiv struck Russian energy f
Icelanders reject restarting EU accession talks, favouring national independence
Iceland has voted against restarting accession talks with the European Union in a referendum held this weekend, a sign that many voters prefer to preserve national control rather than bow to distant B
“As soon as you set foot in Spain, you set foot in France”: after Ceuta, Jonas Haddad sounds the alarm
This summer, the images from Ceuta left a mark: a woman in tears, surrounded by dozens of people who had come to settle in her home, begging for help. A scene Jonas Haddad did not hesitate to call an
Kyiv alleges fresh Russian ground assault plans as tensions rise
Ukraine says it has intelligence that Russia is planning new ground offensives against Kyiv and Chernihiv — even as Moscow increases drone strikes on Ukrainian cities.
The fixer at the heart of FIFA’s storm
BRUSSELS — Gianni Infantino shut FIFA’s top leadership out of his bombshell plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors. He likely couldn’t have gotten that far without the help of a larg
Indian PM Modi Said Likely to Attend December European Council — A Chance for Europe to Diversify Partnerships
BRUSSELS — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reported to be planning to attend the EU summit in December, according to two officials familiar with the discussions.
