Briton among 119 more people rescued in Nepal after flash floods
A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal on Tuesday, nearly a week after devastating flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse killed over 1,000 people.
Israel’s multiple wars see finance, defence ministries clash over spending
Israel’s defense and finance ministries are clashing over spiraling military spending as the country faces multiple ongoing conflicts across the region, with the military warning of budget shortfalls.
Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection
Iceland voted against reopening EU accession talks with 52.8% opposing membership, though the result differs significantly from Brexit-style EU rejection given the country’s existing deep integration with the bloc.
EU considers military mission to replace UN peacekeepers in South Lebanon
The EU is considering a military mission to advise and train Lebanese forces as the UN peacekeeping mandate in southern Lebanon expires at the end of 2026, though the success of such efforts remains uncertain amid ongoing Israeli operations.
Israeli forces raze West Bank homes as EU weighs ban on settlement goods
Israeli forces demolished Palestinian homes in the West Bank as settlers attacked residents, prompting EU discussions on potential sanctions against settlement goods.
Relief as Australian missing in Nepal-Tibet flood disaster found alive
An Australian missing after major floods on the Nepal-Tibet border last week has been found alive, reducing the number of unaccounted Australians from 43 to 42.