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Pegasus makers face EU grilling. Here’s what to ask them
Uncovering NSO Group’s workings is key for lawmakers trying to gain control of the spyware market.
Biden’s Saudi trip not out of desperation, US official says
Berlin accuses Moscow of playing gas games as pipeline flows fall
Biden to travel to Middle East in July, White House says
Von der Leyen: EU funds for Palestine will be disbursed rapidly
Cyprus has gas for Europe. A decades-old conflict is keeping it untouched
Pegasus’ complex structure hinders EU spyware probe
Byzantine corporate structure is hampering lawmakers’ action to stop spyware in Europe.
Infowars: Putin’s propaganda permeates Italian media
Parliament’s security committee has opened a probe into pro-Putin disinformation being spread through news outlets.
German border police detain EU’s Iran talks negotiator
Police blame IT system for brief detention of Enrique Mora, who claims violation of Vienna Convention.
Experts divided on possible cause of mystery hepatitis in children
Everything you need to know about the unexplained illness, which has affected 460 so far and caused 11 deaths.
Israel condemns Sergey Lavrov’s remark that Hitler ‘had Jewish blood’
Israeli foreign minister says Russian counterpart’s comment was ‘unforgivable and outrageous.’
Putin wants to de-Nazify Ukraine — that’s ludicrous, say the country’s Jews
Jewish Ukrainians give short shrift to Putin’s claim he is out to save them from Nazis.
Boris Johnson tries to lure India toward the West
Uncertainty about India’s position on the war in Ukraine will overshadow the UK prime minister’s trip.
Catalan spyware scandal prompts soul searching in Madrid, Brussels
Evidence is mounting that authorities across the EU use spy software.
The West’s plan to keep global data flows alive
Countries want to agree on common standards on government snooping to stave off mounting threats to cross-border data flows.
Germany debates buying Israeli missile defense system
Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Berlin ‘must make sure’ that Moscow can’t use its missiles to blackmail Europe.
Greece tossed aside years of caution in Ukraine — and upset Greeks
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has dramatically upended Greece’s long-standing aversion to getting involved in foreign conflicts.
Brussels, EU governments on collision course over Pegasus spyware
The EU’s privacy watchdog calls for a ban on the spyware as justice chief Didier Reynders cautions members on its use.
Flurry of embassies decamp to western Ukraine
The US, Germany and the Netherlands have all pledged to move some diplomatic functions to Lviv, while Australian and Canada are moving their embassies entirely.
UK ministers accused of U-turn on trade deal scrutiny
Committee fires off letter to Foreign Secretary Liz Truss amid doubts over input on key deals.
Olaf Scholz’s hard lessons in German leadership
Chancellor heads to Washington under pressure to repair reputation battered by Berlin’s handling of Ukraine crisis.
Amnesty International report alleging ‘apartheid’ in Israel draws fierce criticism
Jewish groups and Israeli officials call the findings ‘outrageous.’
Hospitals refused to treat toddler because his parents were unvaccinated
Boy, 3, will now have operation in Greece but case highlights ethical dilemmas facing health authorities.
UK warns Russia that Ukraine invasion would lead to ‘quagmire’
Moscow at risk of making ‘a massive strategic mistake’ if it invades Ukraine, British foreign secretary said.
Polish leader under fire over Pegasus hack scandal
Watchdog chief wants to summon Jarosław Kaczyński to testify about alleged spying on the opposition.
EastMed: A pipeline project that ran afoul of geopolitics and green policies
The US is backing away from the contentious energy scheme.
Greece approves fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot for those at risk
Athens follows Israel’s lead in extending booster program despite warnings that doses are needed elsewhere.
The world won’t be able to boost its way out of the coronavirus pandemic
Israel and Chile move ahead with fourth doses as experts question sustainability of strategy.
Poland’s government scrambles to minimize hacking backlash
The opposition alleges the government used Pegasus malware to snoop on its opponents.
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