Divisive debate inside EU about sanctioning Israel for ‘grave’ human rights abuses begins again

European Commission to recommend temporary ban on energy disconnections

Trump’s hand‑picked ambassadors look less like career diplomats and more like a travelling Mar‑a‑Lago court, spoiling for a fight

Live updates as talks to end the war in the Middle East continue

Abbas ⁠Araghchi says passage for commercial vessels will be permitted while there is a ceasefire in Lebanon

Fast approaching deadline to tap EU cash will be an early test of Péter Magyar’s incoming administration

Live updates as talks to end the war in the Middle East continue

The Dutch politician’s strategy has been to heap public praise on the US president. It has been cringe-inducing at times

Supplies of diesel and jet fuel may come under pressure if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, European energy commissioner fears

From France to the UK, governments across the globe are scrambling to take a range of measures to cushion consumers from increasing energy costs

Election defeat ends year of paralysis, where Hungary blocked EU support for Ukraine and other key foreign‑policy decisions

Former adviser of Ursula von der Leyen secures position running commission’s competition department

Department of Health legislation to ban single-use vapes criticised as disproportionate by Rome

Outcome of viciously fought election in Budapest has big implications for the EU’s foreign policymaking

Continental governments anxious about surge in refugees fleeing escalating conflict in Middle East