Amid news reports that European politicians received payments to promote Russian interests, the Czech government froze the assets of the men and a website, Voice of Europe.
Author: Monika Pronczuk
E.U. Border Agency Is Too Weak to Prevent Migrant Boat Disasters, Watchdog Finds
Investigators looking into the drowning of more than 600 people off Greece say that the border agency known as Frontex cannot fulfill its mission.
In Burkina Faso, Criticizing the Army Could Get You Drafted
The military junta in Burkina Faso, a West African nation struggling to defeat extremist groups, has been forcibly conscripting critics, say human rights organizations.
Sierra Leone Declares National Curfew Amid Security Concerns
President Julius Maada Bio said there had been “a breach of security” at a key military barracks in the capital, Freetown.
Ukraine Gets an Encouraging Sign in Its Bid to Join the E.U.
The European Union’s executive arm recommended beginning membership talks with Ukraine on condition of some further changes in Kyiv.
What to Know About UNRWA, the Largest Aid Organization in Gaza
Established to provide temporary relief for Palestinians who fled or were expelled from their homes during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, the agency now mainly provides services and funding for those registered as Palestinian refugees across the Mideast.
With Fuel Shortages in Gaza, U.N. Aid Group May Shut Down Operations
A U.N. agency that has offered a wartime lifeline to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians warned of “tough decisions” ahead if it cannot get fuel.
A Pivotal Election in Poland: Here’s What to Know
Centrist and progressive forces appear to be in the best position to form a new government, according to exit polling. That would be a blow to the governing nationalist coalition.
Louvre and Versailles Emptied as France Raises Guard After Stabbing
Troops were being mobilized and two major attractions were evacuated in separate alerts after a stabbing attack that killed a teacher and was described by officials as terrorism.
UN Official Warns of ‘Huge Disaster’ in Gaza
Water and electricity supplies have been cut off, and the status of emergency humanitarian aid is unclear, said a spokesman for a U.N. agency working in Gaza.